By Barb Dwyer
The COVID-19 pandemic was a period of unprecedented upheaval and confusion, marked by shifting narratives and political maneuvers. At the center of this chaos were two prominent figures: President Donald Trump and Dr. Anthony Fauci. While their public personas seemed to be at odds, a closer examination suggests a more intricate partnership. Together, they played a strategic game of good cop, bad cop, each benefiting in distinct ways while Americans bore the brunt of their decisions.
President Trump was notorious for his swift and frequent firing of cabinet members and officials. He replaced his entire cabinet multiple times and did not hesitate to remove those who opposed him. However, despite his ostensible disdain for Dr. Fauci, Trump never fired him. This raises the question: Why would a president, who claimed to have unlimited power, retain a figure who was often portrayed as his adversary? The answer lies in the necessity of a scapegoat. Trump needed Fauci to execute and take the fall for the controversial pandemic policies, allowing him to emerge as a hero to his base.
The pandemic brought immense financial benefits to certain sectors, particularly Big Pharma, which received billions in revenue from vaccine sales and treatments. The government, under Trump’s leadership, also distributed massive financial aid, including stimulus checks with Trump’s name prominently displayed. This distribution of funds, which some argue was a strategy to buy voter loyalty, extended to businesses, including those owned by Trump. Despite positioning himself as a conservative, Trump outspent his predecessors, raising questions about his true motivations.
The origins of the virus remain a topic of debate, but its impact on global politics was clear. The pandemic allowed Trump to push an America First agenda, bolstering anti-China sentiment and justifying stricter immigration and trade policies. However, as government control expanded through measures like mask mandates and lockdowns, resistance grew. Trump skillfully switched his stance, presenting himself as a champion of personal freedom, while Fauci continued to enforce the stringent policies. This duality allowed Trump to maintain his support base, despite the increasing public dissent.
The rapid approval and distribution of vaccines in 2020 and 2021 further complicated the narrative. Trump spearheaded the “Warp Speed” initiative, yet he simultaneously fueled skepticism about the vaccine’s safety and efficacy. As resistance to government mandates grew, Trump distanced himself from the policies, placing the blame on Fauci and other health officials. This tactic of denial and distraction enabled Trump to evade accountability, despite being the architect of the pandemic response strategy.
In the end, Trump emerged relatively unscathed, positioning himself as a symbol of resistance against big government, even though he had expanded its reach during the pandemic. The chaos and confusion of the COVID-19 era ultimately strengthened his political standing. As we look back, it becomes evident that Trump’s mastery of manipulation and control during the pandemic served to enhance his power. The question remains: What crisis will he manufacture next to further his agenda?
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There is another factor undiscussed: Trump is a clinical germaphobe, to the point that until he HAD to force himself to start doing so for the 2016 campaign he famously refused to even shake hands.
A dude who freaks out at bugs like that can be VERY easy to gaslight if you know the right buttons to push… and we know the “Public Health” mafia has ben lying to us all since even before the Tuskegee Experiments started, our own cadre of Wannabe Mengeles.