518. Courage in Controversy: Medical Tyranny & Jan 6th Riots | Dr. Simone Gold
Jan 27, 2025
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Dr. Simone Gold, an emergency physician and attorney, is the founder of America’s Frontline Doctors. She discusses her dual journey through medicine and law while navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Gold reveals her experiences during the January 6th events and the fallout from speaking out against medical mandates. She critiques the state of medical education and shares her advocacy for medical freedom, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and resilience in the face of societal pressures.
Dr. Simone Gold's dual career as a physician and lawyer underscores her unique perspective on healthcare and legal advocacy.
Her challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic reveal significant concerns regarding the politicization of medical decisions and treatment options.
America's Frontline Doctors, which she founded, champions medical freedom and opposes government mandates related to healthcare.
Dr. Gold's experience during the January 6 events illustrates the complexities of activism in a politically charged environment.
Post-incarceration, she remains dedicated to advocating for patient autonomy, emphasizing the importance of trust in healthcare systems.
Deep dives
Education and Early Career
Dr. Simone Gold graduated from medical school at the University of Chicago at the age of 23, having started her academic journey at just 19. After completing her internship in emergency medicine, she attended Stanford Law School to understand health policy, aiming to improve the healthcare system in America. Known for being one of the youngest physicians to achieve such educational milestones, she worked extensively in emergency medicine for two decades. Her diverse background as both a physician and lawyer laid the groundwork for her future involvement in public health and legal advocacy.
The Impact of COVID-19
As COVID-19 emerged, Dr. Gold became increasingly concerned about the lack of curiosity among her colleagues regarding the new disease and its treatment options. She researched extensively, noting that hydroxychloroquine had previously been effective against similar viruses, leading her to advocate for its use early on. However, as political narratives shifted, she observed a troubling trend: many medical professionals abandoned their previous beliefs about the drug in response to media pressure. This change fueled her determination to speak out against mandated treatments and the misinformation she believed was permeating public discourse.
Defending Medical Freedom
Dr. Gold became a prominent voice advocating against COVID-19 mandates and emphasizing the importance of medical freedom. She founded America's Frontline Doctors, rallying other concerned physicians to speak out against government overreach in health care. Through the organization, she aimed to protect both individual rights and informed medical choice, insisting that citizens should not be coerced into treatments they did not want. Her activism brought a spotlight to the debate over mandates, igniting discussions about personal autonomy in healthcare decisions.
A Turning Point: The White Coat Summit
On July 27, 2020, Dr. Gold participated in the White Coat Summit, where she and other physicians shared their views on COVID-19 treatments and the politicization of health policy. The event gained significant attention as Dr. Gold called for an end to fear surrounding the virus and promoted early treatment options. This public appearance quickly turned controversial, as it was seen as defiance against the prevailing health narrative. Her speech led to an unexpected surge in her following and drew both support and backlash, fundamentally changing her public perception.
The January 6 Experience
Dr. Gold attended the rally on January 6, 2021, where she had a permit to speak on the East side of the Capitol. After being prevented from addressing the crowd, she spontaneously climbed the steps to give her speech. However, she was swept into the Capitol amidst the chaos and ended up recorded giving her address there. This involvement led to her being placed on the FBI's most wanted list, marking the beginning of a significant legal and personal battle.
Arrest and Legal Battle
Following her initial excitement about the January 6 events, Dr. Gold was arrested by the FBI and faced serious charges, including a 20-year felony. These charges were based on a lesser-known statute that was deemed irrelevant to her case. Fearing the implications of a felony conviction on her medical career, she reluctantly accepted a plea deal, pledging to a misdemeanor trespass. Her experience in prison further exposed her to the challenges faced by other J6 defendants and reinforced her commitment to fight against perceived injustices.
Prison Experience and Resilience
In prison, Dr. Gold experienced isolation initially, which she described as one of the most difficult aspects of her ordeal. However, she found a way to cope by conducting informal interviews with other inmates about their stories, turning the experience into a valuable learning opportunity. After serving her 60-day sentence, she emerged more determined than ever to advocate for medical liberty and to expose systemic issues in the legal and healthcare systems. Her resilience allowed her to channel her experiences into ongoing activism rather than succumb to despair.
Ongoing Advocacy and Future Plans
Post-incarceration, Dr. Gold has continued to lead America's Frontline Doctors, pushing back against mandates and advocating for patient autonomy. Her organization works to bring attention to various medical civil liberties issues, including combating vaccine mandates and upholding natural immunity rights. With a growing base of supporters, she aims to shift the prevailing narratives surrounding health policies and re-establish trust between healthcare professionals and the public. Her experiences have only intensified her resolve to fight for individual rights within the medical field.
Impact on Society and Medical Community
Dr. Gold's story symbolizes a larger struggle within the medical community and society at large, reflecting a clash between personal liberties and public health mandates. Her activism highlights the need for transparency and integrity in healthcare practices, as well as the consequences that arise from politically motivated decisions. As she navigates her path forward, she remains committed to influencing public opinion and policy in a way that prioritizes patient choice and medical expertise. The challenges she's faced have positioned her as a significant voice in the ongoing discourse about healthcare freedom.
Jordan Peterson sits down with physician and lawyer, Dr. Simone Gold. They discuss her personal story of becoming both a doctor and a lawyer, running an ER clinic through the Ebola scare, why she spoke out during the COVID pandemic, how the machine attempted to destroy her public image, January 6th, being raided and imprisoned by the U.S. Government, and why she will not back down.
Dr. Simone Gold, MD, JD, is America’s expert voice of common sense and scientific clarity in the information war against Medical Marxism. Dr.Gold is an emergency physician, Stanford University - educated attorney, and the visionary who led the pivotal press conference event that broke the spell of the corona virus panic in 2020. Creating the most viral moment in modern media history, Dr. Gold became the founder of America’s Frontline Doctors (AFLDS), the nation’s premier medical civil liberties organization. The mission of AFLDS is to provide independent information from the world’s top experts in medicine and law, empowering people to protect their health and exercise their inalienable and Constitutionally guaranteed rights.
This episode was filmed on December 23rd, 2024
| Links |
For Dr. Simone Gold:
X https://x.com/drsimonegold
Watch the film “What is A Doctor?” here https://americasfrontlinedoctors.org/whatisadoctor
“I Do Not Consent: My Fight Against Medical Cancel Culture” (book) https://a.co/d/0k7mpnw
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