RFK Jr. and Sanders Clash Over Big Pharma Donations

During a recent confirmation hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Senator Bernie Sanders engaged in a heated debate over campaign contributions from the pharmaceutical industry. Kennedy accused Sanders of being the 'single largest receiver of pharmaceutical money' during the 2020 election, claiming he accepted $1.5 million, while Sanders vehemently denied taking any PAC money, asserting his funds came solely from worker contributions. Sanders emphasized that he had more total contributions due to grassroots support, stating that he did not accept money from corporate PACs. The exchange intensified as Kennedy criticized the corruption present in both federal agencies and Congress, highlighting the financial ties of many panel members, including Sanders, to the pharmaceutical sector. Sanders attempted to pivot the discussion back to healthcare guarantees for Americans, but Kennedy did not address this directly. This confrontation underscores the contentious dynamics within the current political landscape regarding healthcare and corporate influence.