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8. Trump's legacy

Thu Jun 19, 2025, 02:37 PM

Jun 19

Last edited Thu Jun 19, 2025, 08:00 PM - Edit history (1)

His staff likes to talk about Trump's legacy.

He already has a legacy; it was his first term.

Trump could have averted about 40% of COVID deaths.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/10/us-coronavirus-response-donald-trump-health-policy

There's nothing that he can do to erase that legacy.

But he could have tried to achieve a legacy of cancer research.

But that will never happen; as he and his staff have cancelled cancer research.

There is some promising trials using mRNA vaccines to treat pancreatic cancer.

https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/pancreatic-cancer-vaccine-mrna-treatment-trial-rcna192702

But, I would not trust RFK Jr to pursue this because of his stance on vaccines.

One day, this treatment may be used in other types of cancers.

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They probably think their favored group will be exempt. ananda Jun 19 #7

Yep. No longer recommended makes no insurance payment required. quaint Jun 19 #9

K&R Solly Mack Jun 19 #2

It falls on deaf ears. maxsolomon Jun 19 #3

And don't forget ALL of the gqp with their "heinous murderous bill" Clouds Passing Jun 19 #5

McNamara's Got the Record Deep State Witch Jun 19 #6

Trump's legacy bmichaelh Jun 19 #8

Well Quanto Magnus Jun 19 #12

Legalizing murder? Canada Kid Jun 19 #13