Trump Bans Risky Gain-Of-Function Experiments With New Executive Order

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.

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.

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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.

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.