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Tue, December 10, 2024

Column: With final report on pandemic, House GOP fully embraces COVID conspiracy-mongering


Published on 2024-12-10 08:40:47 - MSN
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  • The House GOP spent three years in its quest for the truth about COVID, and produced nothing but smears of science and scientists.

The article from MSN discusses a report released by House Republicans, led by Rep. Brad Wenstrup, which delves into the origins of the COVID-19 virus and the U.S. government's response to the pandemic. The report suggests that the virus might have originated from a lab leak in Wuhan, China, and criticizes the U.S. government's handling of the situation, accusing it of suppressing information and engaging in a cover-up. It also touches on the controversial topic of gain-of-function research, implying that such research might have contributed to the emergence of the virus. The report has been criticized for promoting conspiracy theories, particularly by embracing narratives that align with right-wing media and figures like Elon Musk, who have questioned the mainstream scientific consensus on the virus's origins. Critics argue that the GOP's focus seems to be more on political point-scoring rather than on constructive analysis or policy recommendations for future pandemics.

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