Dr. Vinay Prasad’s Hostile Rhetoric and Symbolic Stabbing Of A Trump Voodoo Doll Sparks Questions About His Impartiality At FDA
Dr. Vinay Prasad, a hematologist-oncologist and FDA official, has infiltrated the FDA’s leadership, securing a pivotal role as Director of the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) after being nominated for the role by HHS Secretary Robert F Kennedy, Jr. in May of 2025. Prasad has drawn scrutiny for his outspoken criticism of President Donald Trump, including a startling admission that he symbolically stabbed a Trump voodoo doll to “curse” Trump. Known for his provocative commentary on podcasts and public platforms, Prasad’s vehement opposition to Trump and his supporters, whom he has likened to a “cult” and compared to “criminals”, raises questions about potential bias in his role at the FDA, particularly his opposition to the Right to Try Act—a signature Trump policy aimed at aiding terminally ill patients.
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Prasad’s Pattern of Anti-Trump Hostility
Prasad’s disdain for Trump is well-documented. In a February 2021 episode of his podcast Plenary Session, he referenced cursing Trump and stabbing a voodoo doll that resembled President Trump (2/7/21, 54:44). This symbolic act underscores the intensity of Prasad’s animosity toward Trump, which he has expressed repeatedly. In October 2020, Prasad aligned himself with the Never Trump movement, stating, “I hate him too”(10/3/20, 1:47:44), and described Trump as a “narcissist” who “uses evil as a tool”(10/6/20, 1:52:10) . He further claimed Trump’s falsehoods could fill “a few 10,000-page volume books”(10/30/20, 13:48).
Prasad’s criticism also extends to Trump’s supporters, whom he has disparaged as a “cult” and likened to “substance abusers” or “criminals” (11/7/20, 1:00:21). Identifying as a self-described progressive “on the far left” (10/16/21, 35:37), Prasad expressed disappointment over the 2020 election’s close outcome, calling it a “crushing loss for Democrats, for progressives like myself” (11/7/20, 2:18) because he wanted a wider margin of victory for Democrats. In a July 2022 episode of the VPZD Show, Prasad appeared to mock conservatives’ loyalty to Trump, referencing the January 6th events by criticizing Trump’s defenders as those who “turn a blind eye for insurrection” (7/7/22, 1:08:30).
Prasad’s Opposition To Trump’s Right to Try Act
Signed into law by President Trump in 2018, the “Right to Try Act” allows terminally ill patients to access experimental treatments not yet approved by the FDA, offering hope to those with limited options and a short life expectancy. However, Prasad’s public skepticism of Trump-associated policies, including his claim that Trump is “wrong about everything” (10/30/20, 13:48), has raised concerns about his approach to this landmark legislation. Prasad’s progressive ideology and his personal animus toward Trump could influence his actions at the FDA, potentially undermining the policy’s intent to prioritize patient access over regulatory caution.
A Polarizing Figure in Public Health
Prasad’s outspoken rhetoric has cemented his status as a divisive figure at the FDA, with many wondering how such an anti-Trump individual secured a position in the Trump administration. While his progressive activism resonates with some, his inflammatory comments and symbolic acts of hatred toward President Trump, including his admission of stabbing a Trump voodoo doll, are unbecoming of an FDA official tasked with impartial decision-making. As the FDA navigates the implementation of Right to Try, Prasad’s role demands scrutiny. Can an official who has publicly expressed such hostility toward Trump and his supporters objectively steward a policy tied to the President’s legacy?
Shockingly, in an interview with Politico last week, which was mentioned in Politico Playbook, Politico’s Dasha Burns asked FDA Commissioner Marty Makary about Laura Loomer’s report on FDA official Vinay Prasad, who was exposed for his strong Anti-Trump beliefs. Makary responded by saying “there isn’t a political bone in his (Prasad’s) body” and that Prasad “is an impeccable scientist, I think one of the greatest scientific minds of our generation.”
It should go without saying that stabbing voodoo dolls to initiate curses on your political enemies is not “impeccable science”, and it’s enough evidence to prove that there are in fact political bones inside of Prasad that influence his decisions.
The implications of Prasad’s tenure at the FDA are significant for patients relying on Right to Try as a lifeline for survival. As Prasad’s influence within the FDA continues to grow, his actions should remain under the microscope given the ramifications of his ability to shape the future of a health policy designed to offer hope to the terminally ill.
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