Washington’s favorite game: regulate the industry, then get paid by it. Pfizer just welcomed back Dr. Patrizia Cavazzoni, former Director of the FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, as their new Chief Medical Officer. Same old revolving door, spinning faster than ever.
For those keeping track, Cavazzoni was in charge of approving the very drugs and policies that made Pfizer billions during the pandemic. Now, she’s cashing in. Perfect timing. They all pretend to be neutral public servants—until a cushy Big Pharma gig comes knocking.
Her record speaks for itself. During COVID-19, she pushed for “science-based policy” while the government steamrolled dissent. And when asked by Trump’s administration about ensuring due process for federal workers, her answer? A blank sheet of paper. No names. No concern for fairness. She was playing for the system all along.
This is what RFK Jr. has been screaming about—the unholy marriage between government regulators and corporate giants. How many times do we need to see this before it’s called what it is? Institutionalized corruption.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patrizia_Cavazzoni
https://www.pfizer.com/news/announcements/pfizer-announces-new-chief-medical-officer
https://www.statnews.com/2025/02/24/patrizia-cavazzoni-fda-pfizer-chief-medical-officer/
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