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Trump's Health Policies Spark Outcry Over Big Pharma Ties

10/24/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump's health policies have worsened public health, with more disease outbreaks and Medicaid cuts.
Critics say the actions contradict anti-corporate rhetoric by appointing individuals tied to Big Pharma to key positions in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Kyle Diamantas is a former corporate lawyer linked to Abbott Laboratories.
Jim O’Neill lacks medical training but has connections to Peter Thiel.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump's health policies have worsened public health, with more disease outbreaks and Medicaid cuts.
Critics say the actions contradict anti-corporate rhetoric by appointing individuals tied to Big Pharma to key positions in the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
Kyle Diamantas is a former corporate lawyer linked to Abbott Laboratories.
Jim O’Neill lacks medical training but has connections to Peter Thiel.