Whistleblower US Official Alleges Dismissal for Not Supporting Trump-Endorsed Drug
Rick Bright, the former director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), claims he was removed from his position for refusing to endorse a drug promoted by Trump.
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Rick Bright is the former director of the key US agency Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, or BARDA.
The agency is charged with developing drugs to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Now, Bright says he was ousted because of his views on hydroxychloroquine as a possible COVID-19 cure.
According to Reuters, Bright called for careful vetting of a treatment frequently touted by President Donald Trump.
Bright said the U.S. government has promoted the medicines as a âpanaceaâ even though they âclearly lack scientific merit.â
I rightly resisted efforts to provide an unproven drug on demand to the American public. Rick Bright Statement
The agency is charged with developing drugs to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
Now, Bright says he was ousted because of his views on hydroxychloroquine as a possible COVID-19 cure.
According to Reuters, Bright called for careful vetting of a treatment frequently touted by President Donald Trump.
Bright said the U.S. government has promoted the medicines as a âpanaceaâ even though they âclearly lack scientific merit.â
I rightly resisted efforts to provide an unproven drug on demand to the American public. Rick Bright Statement
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