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Donald Trump
Donald Trump was the 45th President of the United States, serving a single term from 2017-2021.1) Among many notable aspects of his presidency, of particular historical significance is Trump's role as a world leader during the first year of the COVID-19 crisis,2) as well as the emerging evidence of possible malfeasance during the 2020 Presidential election that lead to the inauguration of former Vice President Joe Biden as the 46th President in January 2021.3)
COVID-19
Operation Warp Speed
Under the Trump administration, the U.S. government launched Operation Warp Speed, a program which “provided US$18 billion in funding for development of vaccines that were intended for US populations.”4)
Views on Vaccination Program
President Trump has expressed pride over what he views as a historic accomplishment in the COVID-19 vaccine development.
Legal Challenges
Trump filed a lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letita James on grounds that she has “flagrantly abused her investigatory powers to target her political adversaries and advance her career”, with a specific focus on Trump himself.5)
1)
Donald J. Trump. (2021, January 18). The White House. https://archive.ph/IUAjf
2)
Timeline of Trump’s Coronavirus Responses. (2021, September 15). Congressman Lloyd Doggett. https://archive.ph/Qxowk
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Cyber Ninjas. (2021). Cyber Ninjas Report. Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus. https://archive.ph/f3vBq
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Kim, J. H., Hotez, P., Batista, C., Ergonul, O., Figueroa, J. P., Gilbert, S., Gursel, M., Hassanain, M., Kang, G., Lall, B., Larson, H., Naniche, D., Sheahan, T., Shoham, S., Wilder-Smith, A., Strub-Wourgaft, N., Yadav, P., & Bottazzi, M. E. (2021). Operation Warp Speed: implications for global vaccine security. The Lancet Global Health, 9(7), E1017–E1021. DOI: 10.1016/S2214-109X(21)00140-6. https://archive.ph/Edr8L
5)
Donald J. Trump and Trump Organization LLC vs. Letita James, Attorney General of New York (United States District Court Northern District of New York December 20, 2021). https://cdn.locals.com/documents/47656/47656_typ6o7kt5ikm5kk.pdf