Squawk Pod FDA Commissioner Makary & OMB Director Vought 7/22/25
Jul 11, 2025
Russell Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, shares insights on government spending and the Federal Reserve's monetary policies. Marty Makary, the new FDA Commissioner, discusses the challenges of restoring public trust in health agencies amid vaccine hesitancy and the ongoing impacts of COVID-19. The guests tackle the rising pressure on economic policies, including President Trump's tariffs on Canada and the audit of the Fed's strategic decisions. Their candid conversation highlights the intersection of healthcare and economics in shaping public perception and policy.
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Vaccine Mandates Undermine Trust
- Vaccine mandates for young healthy individuals increased anti-vaccine sentiment and reduced public trust.
- Ignoring natural immunity contributed significantly to this trust loss, requiring rebuilding through transparency.
Consult Your Doctor Transparently
- The government is not your doctor; consult your own doctor for vaccine decisions.
- Transparency and honest communication are essential to restoring public trust in health policies.
Advocate Risk-Stratified Vaccination
- Evidence for repeat COVID boosters in young, healthy people is weak and myocarditis risk was downplayed.
- A risk-stratified, evidence-based vaccine approach is needed rather than blanket recommendations.