Former President Donald Trump announced on Monday his plans to establish a specialized presidential commission dedicated to investigating the significant increase of chronic illnesses over the past few decades. Trump pointed his finger at “Big Pharma,” the term used to criticize major pharmaceutical companies, as the culprit behind this rise. His remarks were aimed at vaccine-skeptical Republicans who tend to believe misinformation about vaccines and remain unvaccinated.
Trump highlighted the close relationship between the public health establishment and Big Pharma, suggesting that it hinders their ability to ask important questions about the health of children. He vowed to prioritize this commission once he regains the presidency. Trump emphasized the concerning growth in chronic illnesses and health problems, particularly in children, including autism, autoimmune disorders, obesity, infertility, and severe allergies and respiratory issues.
It’s worth noting that Trump’s mention of autism is significant, as the unfounded belief that vaccines cause autism is a central tenet of anti-vaccine movements and conspiracy theories. However, it is important to clarify that vaccines do not contribute to chronic medical conditions.
Trump’s primary Republican rival, Governor Ron DeSantis of Florida, has criticized Trump for endorsing the COVID vaccine in an attempt to win over vaccine opponents. Trump’s administration played a crucial role in Operation Warp Speed, which aimed to expedite vaccine distribution during the pandemic. However, Trump chose to receive the vaccine in private to avoid alienating vaccine skeptics among his supporters. He has even faced boos at rallies when encouraging his followers to get vaccinated.
One of DeSantis’ affiliated campaign accounts highlighted Trump’s support for vaccines and tweeted about an interaction between Trump and an Iowa voter who blamed him for causing deaths through his vaccine endorsement. Trump defended himself, asserting that many Americans viewed the vaccine as beneficial.
DeSantis, who has gained prominence for his opposition to COVID lockdowns and vaccine mandates, is utilizing these stances to differentiate himself from Trump as they both vie for support.
Trump is also facing pressure from Democratic candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a well-known vaccine opponent who is challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination. Kennedy had been banned from social media platforms for spreading misinformation linking vaccines to autism and making comparisons to Nazi Germany. During Trump’s transition to the presidency, there were discussions about Kennedy leading a commission on vaccine safety, although the position never materialized.
Despite participating in the Democratic primary, Kennedy has gained popularity among conservative circles. Polls show that he has attained 20% support in the Democratic primary, suggesting a degree of unease with Biden due to his age.
Although Trump did not explicitly mention vaccines in his video, his message was evident: if Big Pharma engages in fraudulent practices or prioritizes profits over people, they should be investigated and held accountable.
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