DCCC Launches Ads Demanding Congressman Van Drew Stand Up To Trump For An Affordable Coronavirus Vaccine

Ad Targets Van Drew Over HHS’ Refusal To Push For An Affordable Coronavirus Vaccine

Following the Trump Administration’s announcement it would not work towards an affordable coronavirus vaccine because it might impact drug manufacturer profits, the DCCC launched an ad campaign demanding Congressman Jeff Van Drew stand up to President Trump to demand a vaccine that is affordable for all Americans, not just the wealthy.

The video ad, which will appear on Facebook, highlights Health and Human Services Secretary (and former drug manufacturer executive) Alex Azar’s statement that out of concern for the private sector, the Trump Administration would not pursue an affordable coronavirus vaccine.

“It’s disturbing that the Trump Administration is too concerned about drug manufacturers’ profits to even attempt to make an affordable vaccine for a virus that is rapidly spreading across the globe,” said DCCC Spokesperson Christine Bennett. “This virus is a threat to millions of Americans and Congressman Van Drew has an obligation to stand up to the White House and drug manufacturers by demanding they work to ensure a coronavirus vaccine is affordable for working families.”

Watch the ad here.

Congressman Jeff Van Drew has refused to stand up to President Trump’s latest proposal to cut funding for the CDC’s Public Health Preparedness program.

The Trump Administration’s response to the coronavirus has earned bipartisan condemnation. On Tuesday, Republican Senator John Kennedy accused a top administration official of not giving “straight answers on the coronavirus.” Republican Senator Ron Johnson said the outbreak exposed “vulnerabilities” in our response to diseases.