Let Freedom: Political News, Un-Biased, Lex Fridman, Joe Rogan, CNN, Fox News GOP Presses RFK Jr on Mifepristone Review
Nov 21, 2025
The podcast dives into the Republican push urging RFK Jr. to tighten regulations on mifepristone. It discusses Kennedy's claim of hidden safety signals and how GOP senators demand in-person dispensing and limits on telehealth. The conversation highlights the political implications for conservatives aiming to roll back access expansions from the Biden era. It scrutinizes the potential impact on access, costs, and asks key questions about future FDA actions and responses from pro-choice groups.
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GOP Sees Review As Regulatory Opportunity
- Republicans view RFK Jr.'s review request as a chance to tighten mifepristone oversight and reverse Biden-era changes.
- They argue loosened telehealth rules and dispensing protocols compromised safety and need reinstated safeguards.
Kennedy Claims Hidden Safety Signal
- RFK Jr. accused the Biden administration of burying a safety signal claiming nearly 11% serious complications among users.
- He asked FDA Commissioner Marty Macari for a top-to-bottom review to prioritize transparency and science-first decisions.
GOP Demands Specific Policy Reversals
- GOP senators demanded reinstating in-person dispensing, limiting telemedicine, and pausing generics until review completes.
- These moves aim to tighten access controls and delay cost-lowering competition for the drug.