The Megyn Kelly Show Trump's Major Deal with Pfizer, GOP vs Dems on Crime, YouTube Settles with Trump: AM Update 10/1
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Oct 1, 2025 President Trump announces a groundbreaking deal with Pfizer, launching a new website aimed at offering lower drug prices amid ongoing debates about vaccine transparency. Tensions flare in a Senate hearing as Republicans and Democrats clash over crime policies, with strong arguments from both sides. In a surprising turn, YouTube agrees to a $24.5 million settlement with Trump, linked to his 2021 suspension, raising questions about tech accountability in the political arena.
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Major Drug Deal And Trade Leverage
- The Trump administration secured a broad deal with Pfizer to cut U.S. drug prices through Medicaid pricing and site discounts.
- Pfizer also gained a three-year exemption from Trump tariffs in exchange for major U.S. investments.
TrumpRx And Direct-to-Consumer Discounts
- The TrumpRx website will let consumers buy discounted prescriptions directly from a government portal starting in 2026.
- The deal includes steep cuts on specific Pfizer medicines like arthritis and migraine drugs.
Pfizer's Controversial COVID Record
- Conservatives and some White House officials distrust Pfizer due to controversial COVID vaccine transparency issues.
- President Trump still publicly praised Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla for his COVID response despite that backlash.