Overview
- John Oliver criticized RFK Jr.'s tenure as Secretary of Health and 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.'