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John Oliver Critiques RFK Jr.’s HHS Leadership and Satirizes Papal Succession

The late-night host highlights public health risks under RFK Jr., calls for impeachment, and humorously advocates for 'Pope Pizzadance.'

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Overview

  • John Oliver criticized RFK Jr.'s tenure as Human Services, citing drastic staff cuts, halted research, and misinformation as major public health threats.
  • Oliver revealed that HHS downsizing has led to 10,000 layoffs and an additional 10,000 unfilled retirements or resignations, severely impacting agencies like the NIH and CDC.
  • Health experts contacted by Oliver’s team warned that ongoing cuts and mismanagement will result in preventable deaths, calling the situation a disaster.
  • In a lighter segment, Oliver joked about the death of Pope Francis and speculated on potential successors, including Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, whose name translates to 'pizza dance.'
  • Oliver humorously urged Vice President J.D. Vance to avoid meeting Cardinal Pizzaballa, playfully advocating for his election as a much-needed 'Pope Pizzadance.'