Ignored Covid-19 Warnings: How Trump's Inaction Led to 775,000 American Lives Lost

 

     POLL: Do you think former President Trump's politicization of the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in many of the deaths of nearly 800,000 Americans killed by it? 

U.S. intelligence repeatedly warned former President Trump and lawmakers throughout January and February of 2019 regarding the impending coronavirus pandemic. They were aware that China was significantly downplaying the severity of the situation. Regrettably, President Trump and primarily GOP lawmakers followed suit, downplaying the threat and neglecting to take necessary action that could have slowed the spread and saved numerous American lives.

     The intelligence reports did not provide a specific timeline for the virus's arrival in America, but they unequivocally stated that it would soon reach our shores. The CIA, FBI, NSA, and the super-secret NRO, equipped with satellite imaging capabilities, jointly monitored the virus's transmission in China and other nations. They cautioned Trump about the Chinese officials' deliberate underestimation (misrepresentation) of the outbreak's severity.

     Three years ago, the coronavirus had claimed the lives of 775,000 Americans, and this number would have been significantly lower if then-President Trump had heeded the warnings and responded appropriately to the information provided by U.S. intelligence. He (Trump) willingly chose to downplay the severity of the outbreak. He simply decided to minimize the threat and failed to take the necessary steps to mitigate its impact.

     Rather than acting swiftly and decisively, Trump neglected to prioritize the warnings and downplayed the potential consequences. The failure to heed the intelligence reports and take proactive measures had far-reaching consequences. The lack of immediate action allowed the virus to spread rapidly within American borders, leading to the devastating loss of 775,000 lives, as of three years ago.

     Had President Trump acknowledged the urgency of the situation and responded appropriately, countless American lives would have been saved. By disregarding the intelligence community's warnings, opportunities to implement crucial containment measures, strengthen healthcare systems, and coordinate a unified response were missed. The consequences of this inaction were dire, as the virus continued to propagate, overwhelming hospitals, and causing widespread suffering.

     Furthermore, Trump's dismissal of the intelligence reports undermined public trust and confidence in the information provided by experts. It created a climate of confusion, hindering the implementation of consistent and effective measures to curb the virus's spread. The delay in acknowledging the severity of the pandemic also impacted the ability to develop and distribute testing capabilities, protective equipment, and vaccines in a timely manner.

     The failure to act upon the intelligence community's warnings not only resulted in an alarming loss of American lives but also prolonged the economic and social disruptions caused by the pandemic. It serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of listening to and heeding the counsel of experts, particularly in times of crisis, to safeguard the well-being and security of the nation.

     You may find this YouTube video interesting: Whistle Blower Says Trump Administration Ignored Warnings About Coronavirus.

Robert Morton is a member of the Association of Former Intelligence Officers (AFIO) and authors the Corey Pearson- CIA Spymaster series. Check out his latest spy thriller: MISSION OF VENGEANCE.