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Martin Shkreli, once dubbed "the most hated man in America," gained notoriety for hiking the price of a life-saving drug, Daraprim, by 5,000%, a move that led to significant public backlash and a sentence of seven years in prison (Shkreli was released in May in 2022, after having served roughly five years of his original sentence).

In a candid conversation with Tucker Carlson, Shkreli suggests a connection between his and former President Trump's legal troubles, implying a systemic bias against certain individuals:

Reflecting on his trial and the media's portrayal of legal proceedings, the former 'pharma bro' explains his skepticism towards the fairness of the justice system, emphasizing:

Specifically, he believes he was treated unfairly, claiming his rise to infamy was accelerated after he made a "joke" about Hillary Clinton being a "lizard person", which then led campaign to use him as a symbol of corporate greed.

Things got a little out of hand, Shkreli explains, after he posted on Facebook that he would pay for a strand of Clinton's hair, which the judge called “a solicitation to assault in exchange for money.”

Shkreli explains his stance on drug pricing is grounded in the economics of pharmaceuticals for rare diseases, arguing that high prices are often necessary to sustain a company in such niche markets.

He reiterates, "to this day I never made a dollar from Daraprim," underscoring his belief that the outrage over his actions was misplaced.

Finally, Shkreli's highlights his broader stance of personal freedoms versus state intervention, asserting his defiant attitude towards governmental authority:

Watch the full interview below:

(3:24) Most Hated Man in America
(7:20) Hillary Clinton
(9:57) @wagieeacc Dragged Before Congress
(28:17) The Hillary Joke
(32:33) Life in Prison
(36:09) Sam Bankman-Fried
(44:35) Trump & Prison
(47:38) More Sam Bankman-Fried