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https://arstechnica.com/science/2020/08/fda-commissioner-bot...

"scientists express doubts about coronavirus treatment touted as breakthough by Trump " What is the problem with this Washington Post headlines? Didn't scientists express doubts about this treatment? Didn't Trump didn't tout is as breakthrough?

Also see.. FDA Walks Back Claim of Dramatic Benefit From Covid Therapy https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-08-24/fda-trump...

Did you look at the Tweet? 4 articles a few months back touting plasma as a promising therapy. All positive.

Trump mentions it and suddenly it’s the worst idea in the world.

I have zero problems with calling out Trump on his hyperbole. It's not helpful at all. But it would be nice if the MSM didn't bash things these previously praised just because Trump said something.

Doubts about the efficacy of convalescent plasma already started popping up before Trump started advocating for it, with many papers being published in June and July.