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Deborah Birx Says 130,000 Lives Could Have Been Saved, But Trump Admin “Distracted” by Election

HeadlineOct 27, 2021

In the U.S., Dr. Deborah Birx, former President Trump’s coronavirus coordinator, told lawmakers over 130,000 lives could have been saved in the U.S. if the Trump administration had quickly implemented effective public health measures. Birx said the White House was too “distracted” by the election and ignored recommendations to slow down the pandemic.

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