Mike Pence and Big Pharma are collaborating to oppose Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's nomination for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Big Pharma is financially backing a campaign to derail Kennedy's confirmation, using an ad campaign and mobile billboards to express their opposition under the guise of his stance on abortion. Pence, who has a documented anti-abortion history, is now working with Big Pharma despite his previous position against them during his time in the Trump administration.
Pence's current actions are seen as stemming from his opposition to Trump, whom he has publicly criticized. Big Pharma has a history of donating to both political parties to protect their profits. They supported Republican efforts in the early 2000s when Medicare added prescription drug coverage and later brokered a deal during the Obamacare debate to keep their profits safe.
Currently, Big Pharma is partnering with Pence to weaken RFK's position, as Kennedy has openly criticized their practices, including advertising tactics, high drug prices, and regulatory incentives. Kennedy proposes reforms that threaten pharmaceutical profits, which has made him a target for these companies.
Despite Pence's anti-abortion stance, the nomination's relevance to abortion issues is minimal, especially after the Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade. Pence’s motivations appear self-serving as he aims to oppose RFK to hinder Trump's administration rather than focus on the actual health policies in question.
Kennedy’s reform proposals are viewed as common sense by the public but threaten the pharmaceutical industry's interests. Pence and Big Pharma view opposing RFK's nomination as beneficial for their respective agendas. The public sees through this political maneuvering as mere theater.
With support from principled Senate members, RFK is expected to be confirmed as HHS Secretary, signaling a significant moment for Big Pharma. Pence's political future seems uncertain as he aligns with these interests, raising the possibility of his diminished relevance in the political landscape.
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