Trump Signs Executive Order on Gain of Function Research: Implications and Origins
Jesse KellyMay 10, 202518 min2,738 views
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- π‘ President Trump signed an executive order providing new tools to enforce the ban on federal funding for gain of function research abroad.
- π― The order also strengthens oversight mechanisms and creates a strategy to ensure biomedical research is conducted safely and protects human health.
- β οΈ Many believe gain of function research, which involves adulterating pathogens to make them more potent, was a key cause of the COVID pandemic.
Origins and Rationale for Gain of Function Research
- π¬ The fundamental reason for this research traces back to bioweapons research, aiming to create pathogens and their cures as potential weapons.
- π€« This research is largely classified, making it difficult to track and understand, leading to public frustration over perceived loopholes.
- π The US scientific establishment, influenced by a globalist ideology post-Cold War, cooperated extensively with entities like the Wuhan lab.
The COVID-19 Pandemic and its Aftermath
- π The discussion links the COVID-19 pandemic to a potential lab leak in Wuhan, with concerns that the origin was deliberately spun as zoonotic to justify continued gain of function research.
- π£οΈ An article co-authored by David Morren and Anthony Fauci in the journal Cell suggested a radical reconstruction of the human social order to prevent future spillovers.
- π Lockdowns were partly intended to create fear and panic, justifying measures like masks and social distancing, while awaiting a promised cure.
Geopolitical and National Security Considerations
- βοΈ The executive order's carve-outs are likely due to national security concerns, with the belief that other governments are still engaged in similar research.
- π‘οΈ Unilateral disarmament by the US in this area could be seen as a strategic handicap in a potential bioweapons arms race.
- π€ The historical cooperation with China, including inviting them into the WTO, fostered an environment of trust that the CCP did not reciprocate.
Future Implications and Trust Collapse
- π This executive order is seen as a significant step forward, potentially marking the beginning of unraveling entanglements between the executive branch, the pharmaceutical industry, and the bioweapons industry.
- π The collapse of public trust is attributed to the perceived failure of the "great shot" to deliver on its promises and the ongoing narrative of community spread despite data suggesting otherwise for healthy individuals.
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