On Friday, a new page launched on the official White House website asserts that the COVID-19 pandemic was caused by a lab leak in Wuhan. The site sharply criticizes U.S. public health officials and intelligence agencies for allegedly suppressing the theory for political reasons.
The lab leak theory regarding the origins of COVID-19 has returned to the forefront of public discourse, as former President Donald Trump and his administration have officially declared that the virus most likely originated from a laboratory in Wuhan, China.
A newly revamped government website now presents a detailed case supporting the controversial theory, intensifying scrutiny of public health institutions and reigniting political debates over transparency and accountability.
Trump Administration Revives Lab Leak Allegations
“Public health officials often mislead the American people through conflicting messaging, knee-jerk reactions, and a lack of transparency. Most egregiously, the federal government demonized alternative treatments and disfavored narratives, such as the lab leak theory, in a shameful effort to coerce and control the American people’s health decisions,” the webpage states.
