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The media want chloroquine to fail if that will mean Trump fails

Very soon after the coronavirus hit America, reports emerged that chloroquine, an older malaria drug, and its analogue, hydroxychloroquine, were helpful against the virus, especially when used in conjunction with azithromycin, an antibiotic.  Trump expressed a strong hope that these drugs would effectively treat those with serious coronavirus cases.

The media reflexively struck back.  They first accused Trump of lying about the drugs’ potential value.  Now that it’s become clear that Trump was accurate, the media have a new tactic, which is to present chloroquine as a deadly drug that will kill more than it cures.  For the media, it’s never about the actual issue; it’s always about “getting” Trump.

On Sunday, American Thinker ran Andrew Longman’s excellent summary of chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and azithromycin.  Before reading this post, you might want to refresh your knowledge by reading that article. […]

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