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In a stunning new statement that has reignited the debate over vaccine policy and pharmaceutical industry influence, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has publicly accused the previous U.S. administration of aiding Big Pharma in profiting from what he described as “pointless” and “dangerously under-tested” vaccines.
Speaking during a national health summit on Friday, RFK Jr. detailed how pharmaceutical companies leveraged government partnerships to fast-track vaccines, suppress injury data, and generate billions in revenue, all while Americans were left unaware of the long-term health risks.
“Big Pharma was not only protected by our government it was empowered,” said Kennedy. “The revolving door between regulatory agencies and the pharmaceutical giants created a dangerous alliance that prioritized profits over public health.”
The Vaccine-Industrial Complex
Kennedy, a long-time vaccine safety advocate, referred to what he called a “vaccine-industrial complex” a deeply embedded system of corporate influence that includes medical associations, media, regulatory bodies, and research institutions, all allegedly manipulated to promote mass vaccination campaigns without sufficient scrutiny.
“Doctors were trained not to question vaccine protocols. Injuries were misclassified or ignored. And the public was kept in the dark,” he said. “That’s not public health that’s corporate policy masquerading as science.”
Billions in Profits, Limited Accountability
According to data shared during the summit, pharmaceutical companies earned over $250 billion globally from mRNA and other COVID-19 vaccines between 2020 and 2023. Much of that revenue came through government contracts and emergency-use authorizations, which shielded drugmakers from liability while obligating nations to mass-purchase doses.
Kennedy highlighted previously sealed reports and whistleblower testimonies that, he claims, prove vaccine injury data was suppressed or underreported by agencies such as the CDC, NIH, and FDA.
Call for Investigations and Reform
The Secretary’s remarks have already triggered calls for congressional investigations. A bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed a formal inquiry into pharmaceutical lobbying, regulatory capture, and the integrity of vaccine approval processes over the last five years.
“We need transparency and accountability,” said Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO). “The American people deserve to know whether profits were put ahead of safety.”
Medical Freedom and Future Policy
Kennedy also announced plans to restructure the U.S. vaccine advisory system and ensure that future immunization programs are “grounded in full transparency, informed consent, and unbiased science.”
The HHS Secretary emphasized the importance of medical freedom and the right of individuals to make healthcare choices without coercion.
“Never again should Americans be forced into medical decisions under threat of job loss or social exclusion,” he said.
As more documents are expected to be declassified and released to the public, RFK Jr.’s campaign against Big Pharma may reshape the national dialogue around health policy, government oversight, and vaccine trust.
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