In 48 hours Trump has basically created an information blackout where public health is concerned.

This is damaging not only to Americans, but people around the world. Viruses and other public health threats don’t care about borders. They don’t care about politics. They simply require a host.

He withdrew from the World Health Organization

Rescinded an executive order making Covid testing & vaccine access easier

Prohibited CDC, FDA and NIH from providing public health updates

Signed an order that states non profits and advocacy organizations can’t call out misinformation because it violates “freedom of speech”

These actions combined with his chokehold on many of the largest social media apps will lead to a catastrophic groundswell of misinformation.

When public health stops functioning, people die. These decisions will cost lives.

Please stay aware. Pay attention. Push back if you can. Support independent journalists who are working hard to get the accurate information out to as many people as possible.

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