
President Donald Trump is preparing an executive order that would suspend federal funding for gain-of-function virus research, a controversial method that increases a virus’s potency to study potential threats. The move is expected to block government-funded researchers from conducting experiments that could put the public at risk.
While the order represents a significant step, sources say bird flu research may be exempt from the funding suspension. This potential exclusion has raised concerns, as critics argue that bird flu is among the most dangerous viruses that could lead to another global health crisis.
The order is still in the works and could undergo changes before being officially signed. However, it is clear that the restrictions will not apply to research conducted by private entities, leading some to worry that dangerous experiments could continue outside federal oversight.
🚨Trump admin halts funding for gain of function research. Great move, the risk of this research is too great. They want to create a superbug, so we can study the superbug. All good, until it gets out of the lab. This, plus FDA, CDC and NIH halt all public messaging. Today on… pic.twitter.com/i91VFHsPES
— Dr Frank Contacessa (@DrFrank273) January 24, 2025
The White Coat Waste Project, a watchdog organization focused on government spending in public health, has strongly supported Trump’s initiative. The group, which previously exposed Dr. Anthony Fauci’s involvement in funding gain-of-function research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology, called the executive order a vital step toward preventing future pandemics.
NEW – President Trump to Halt Funding for Gain-of-Function Research
"The Trump administration is drafting an executive order that would temporarily pause federal funding for gain-of-function research … The goal of the order would be to stop scientists with U.S. funding from… pic.twitter.com/8YiJXr1RJ5
— Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) January 23, 2025
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In the years following COVID-19, lawmakers including Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS) have fought to stop federal funding for such research. They argue that despite the devastating consequences of the pandemic, federal agencies under the Biden-Harris administration continued to fund similar experiments, posing ongoing risks to public health.
Of course. Disclosure has to start with stuff which is simple to believe. Most people are still tied to the story that there was a pandemic caused by a virus. They are not ready to believe they were simply psyopped by their governments and corrupt media into voluntary euthanasia!
— FélixTheBlack.Cat🇷🇺🪆🇷🇺 🐈⬛ (@FelixTheBlackC4) January 24, 2025
Finally, Gain of Function to be thrown under the bus.
ABOUT TIME!In cased you missed it, this is the research that created Covid, killed, maimed and otherwise cost us all dearly.
After starting the WHO on its path to irrelevance, President Trump to score a win for us all again https://t.co/WfP74W3Qh5
— Guillaume Ceccarelli (@GCsVentures) January 23, 2025
Meanwhile, scrutiny has intensified over President Joe Biden’s decision to grant a pardon to Dr. Anthony Fauci before leaving office. The pardon, which covers actions dating back to 2014, has fueled speculation about Fauci’s involvement in gain-of-function research and raised further questions about the government’s handling of pandemic-related policies.