President-elect Donald Trump hosted a dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla, Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks, and PhRMA leader Steve Ubl. The meeting addressed cancer research and strategies for advancing healthcare reform through public-private efforts.
Kennedy, set to lead Health and Human Services, has been a vocal critic of pharmaceutical companies. His presence at the table signals an administration interested in fostering collaboration while addressing the risks of unchecked industry influence.
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"What do you make of this, so Pfizer, Eli Lilly, big pharma execs go to Mar a Lago try to lobby Trump to ease up on them on the make America healthy again push but Trump brought RFK Jr. to the meeting what do you think of all this?"… pic.twitter.com/iy8dBSUU5f
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The pharmaceutical sector has faced growing pressure after recent legislation allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices. Trump’s healthcare agenda, focused on reducing costs and improving access, aligns with Kennedy’s advocacy for greater accountability within the industry.
Discussions reportedly included Trump’s commitment to leveraging innovation to solve major healthcare challenges. Kennedy’s role in these talks highlights his skepticism of corporate practices, balancing the industry’s expertise with public concerns about fairness and safety.
Big Pharma Eli Lilly Announces $3B Manufacturing Expansion in Kenosha Following Strategic Meeting with Trump and RFK Jr. at Mar-a-Lago | The Gateway Pundit
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump’s nominee for overseeing Medicare and Medicaid, contributed to the conversation on healthcare delivery. His participation reflects the administration’s broader goals of reforming the system to meet Americans’ needs.
🚨Big Pharma Eli Lilly Announces $3B Manufacturing Expansion in Kenosha Following Strategic Meeting with President Trump and RFK Jr. at Mar-a-Lago
— Tiffany Hudson (@Patriot_NiNi) December 7, 2024
This meeting underscores Trump’s approach to healthcare reform, combining the insights of industry leaders with Kennedy’s critical perspective to create a balanced strategy for improving public health.
