Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the FDA during a speech, accusing the agency of being too close to the industries it regulates. He claimed that this proximity has led to a failure to address food contamination and lax oversight of vaccines. Kennedy suggested that the agency has become a “sock puppet” for industry, echoing past criticisms of federal health agencies. He also spoke about the “deep state” and encouraged FDA staff to speak out against their managers if necessary. The speech came shortly after the administration laid off thousands of FDA employees, including top vaccine regulators. Kennedy did not address the layoffs during his address. The FDA did not respond to media inquiries, directing them to the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy’s remarks reflect his longstanding belief that regulatory agencies are compromised by industry influence, a viewpoint that has sparked controversy and criticism within the public health field.
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