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Latest Corrupt FDA Director Gets Handed Lucrative Pharma Job!

2025-10-15 News & Politics
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Regulatory Capture: FDA Officials Move Directly to Big Pharma Roles

Understand how high-ranking US health regulators transition immediately into executive roles at pharmaceutical giants, undermining public health trust.

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  • Detailed examples reveal former FDA commissioners moving directly to board seats at Pfizer and executive positions at Eli Lilly.
  • This corrupt structure is cited as the core reason public trust in healthcare institutions has collapsed.
  • RFK Jr. is highlighted as the rare figure Big Pharma actively fears because he targets this systemic regulatory capture.

This discussion breaks down historical and recent instances of the "revolving door" phenomenon between the FDA and major drug manufacturers. It stresses that this pattern of institutional compromise remains largely unaddressed by mainstream political actors, making RFK Jr.’s challenge significant.

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Unlike his predecessors at HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been willing to challenge Big Pharma’s influence over public health institutions. In the past the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and related agencies have been corrupted through a “revolving door” of officials who move between government regulatory roles and high-paying pharmaceutical company positions. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger highlight examples of former FDA commissioners and vaccine regulators who later joined corporations such as Pfizer, Moderna, and Eli Lilly, claiming these connections undermine public trust and contribute to poor healthcare outcomes. Jimmy wraps up the segment by accusing both major political parties and much of the public of complacency toward this system, asserting that criticism of RFK Jr. reflects widespread propaganda and submission to power. Kurt Metzger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtmetzger Kurt’s website: http://www.KurtMetzgerComedy.com Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.

Top Comments (10)

@Henry-j7r5i 2025-10-15

Rockefeller Medicine never was for our health

217 16 replies
@America_First9 2025-10-15

Big pharmaceutical is the biggest most dangerous drug trade known to mankind

174 9 replies
@willwaite1447 2025-10-15

Kurt nails it! Public school teaches kids to memorize and obey. Teach your kids to THINK!

159 11 replies
@rosalindr4975 2025-10-15

Dismantle the pharma mafia! They bully doctors into silence.

91 5 replies
@wesniles81 2025-10-15

Welcome to the healthcare of the new world order

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@AngryRam2025 2025-10-15

The most corrupt country on the planet

58 7 replies
@cindysimpson6428 2025-10-15

It’s always, all about the money. And money comes with no morals or integrity.

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@arc9812 2025-10-15

That's why big pharma spends billions in advertising on TV, to control the narrative and keep people stupid as possible.

42 1 replies
@jamesmccusker1433 2025-10-15

We’re dealing with the biggest drug dealers in the world and they’re untouchable.

38 6 replies
@Vantage-c5q 2025-10-15

American people are getting sicker, big pharma is getting richer..😢

38 2 replies

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