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THE MCCULLOUGH REPORT
What was the purpose of SARS-CoV-2?
Dec 3, 2024
Jim Haslam, a mechanical engineer and investigative journalist, dives into the controversial origins of SARS-CoV-2, insisting it was engineered in U.S. labs. He discusses its development as a veterinary vaccine for bats and examines the complicated ties to a Wuhan lab. Haslam reveals unsettling insights from early 2020 virologist meetings and raises critical questions about funding and oversight in virology research. His findings challenge public narratives and suggest that the pandemic may not be as incidental as it seems.
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- Jim Haslam asserts that SARS-CoV-2 was likely engineered in US labs before leaking to Wuhan, challenging the prevailing narrative of natural origins.
- Haslam emphasizes the significant connection between U.S. scientific institutions and the Wuhan lab, suggesting that they played a crucial role in the pandemic's origins.
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Investigation into the Origins of COVID-19
Jim Haslam, a mechanical engineer, delves into the origins of COVID-19, focusing on the significant evidence suggesting the virus leaked from a lab in Wuhan. He shares that rather than finding answers abroad, much of the vital information is buried within the United States, highlighting a lack of curiosity amongst the public regarding the virus's source. Haslam argues that the narrative surrounding COVID-19 has been clouded by misinformation, and he believes that the situation stemmed from 'good intentions leading to a bad outcome' rather than an intentional act. His research involves retracing timelines and examining genomic sequences that reveal the complex origins of the virus.
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