Senators say HHS Secretary RFK Jr.’s Gardasil stake explanation contradicts earlier testimony
A group of U.S. senators have raised concerns about the explanation offered by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health and Human Services secretary, regarding how he disposed of a financial interest tied to litigation over Merck’s Gardasil vaccine.
The senators contend that his recent account conflicts with answers he previously gave in written testimony and in a federal ethics filing.
The dispute centers on potential conflicts of interest and whether the senior official complied with ethical standards while overseeing national health policy.
The issue adds to ongoing scrutiny of vaccine‑related litigation and highlights the political focus on drug pricing and accountability.
This writeup was produced by pharmadog from original reporting by STAT.
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