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Trump's HHS Nominee Under Fire for Vaccine Ties

4/3/2025

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President Trump's nominee for HHS deputy secretary, Jim O’Neill, faces scrutiny due to his connections with vaccine companies. Financial disclosures show he earned over $60,000 from ADvantage Therapeutics and Rational Vaccines, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. If confirmed by the Senate, O’Neill will relinquish any future payments from these firms.

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President Trump's nominee for HHS deputy secretary, Jim O’Neill, faces scrutiny due to his connections with vaccine companies. Financial disclosures show he earned over $60,000 from ADvantage Therapeutics and Rational Vaccines, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest. If confirmed by the Senate, O’Neill will relinquish any future payments from these firms.