During Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Senate Democrats criticized the healthcare nominee for chasing money and influence, while they have received millions of dollars from the healthcare industry.
Sen. Ron Wyden said that Kennedy, who Trump nominated to be his Health and Human Services Department Secretary, is “someone who chases money and influence wherever they lead, even if that may mean the tragic death of children and other vulnerable people.” Although Wyden attacked Kennedy for allegedly chasing “money and influence,” it appears that Wyden has raised significant sums from the healthcare industry, which has a vested stake in the potential confirmation of Kennedy.
In the five years between 2019 and 2024, Wyden, has received sums to his campaign committee and his leadership PAC. They include: $749,316 from health professionals $539,242 from health services and health maintenance organizations (HMOs) $502,063 from pharmaceutical companies $375, 951 from hospitals and nursing homes “You’re asking me to not sue drug companies, and I’m not gonna agree to that subject,” Kennedy said in response to Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s (D-MA) questioning.
Warren went on a rant after her questioning of Kennedy, claiming that, if confirmed, he could “bankrupt” vaccine manufacturers: Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) on Wednesday pointed out that Warren received over $5 million from the healthcare industry during her Democrat presidential primary run. Thi.
