Senators Question RFK Jr.'s Mar-a-Lago Dinners with Big Pharma Executives

Democratic senators demand transparency from HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over private meetings with pharmaceutical leaders during Trump-hosted events.

Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Ron Wyden have sent a letter to RFK Jr. requesting details about his attendance at private dinners with pharmaceutical executives at Mar-a-Lago.
The senators raised concerns that these meetings, attended by CEOs of Pfizer and Eli Lilly, may have allowed Big Pharma to influence policy discussions on Medicare drug price negotiations and patent reforms.
The dinners, reportedly funded by millions in contributions from pharmaceutical executives, took place as the industry lobbied to weaken Medicare’s drug price negotiation program initiated during the Biden administration.
RFK Jr., a vocal critic of pharmaceutical industry influence, has been accused of contradicting his pledge to combat corruption and reduce corporate sway in government policy.
The senators are seeking transparency regarding the discussions and any potential commitments made, emphasizing the need to protect Americans from rising drug costs.