Judging Freedom Prof. Jeffrey Sachs: Can the Kremlin Trust Trump?
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May 7, 2025 
Jeffrey Sachs, a Columbia University economics professor and expert on sustainable development, dives into a myriad of pressing topics. He critiques U.S. foreign policy in the wake of the Ukraine conflict and discusses the need for negotiation rather than military confrontation. Sachs also unpacks the COVID-19 lab leak theory, revealing government funding connections that hinder transparency in virus research. The conversation touches on trust dynamics between the Kremlin and Trump, illuminating the complex realm of geopolitics and leadership.
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COVID Lab Origin Insight
- Jeffrey Sachs believes COVID likely originated from US-funded lab research at University of North Carolina.
- He argues this reveals global governance gaps in controlling dangerous pathogen research.
US Cover-Up of COVID Facts
- The US government covered up essential facts about the lab origin of COVID.
- Freedom of Information Act revealed government knew early the virus was lab-related but hid full details.
Call for Full Lab Investigations
- Investigate U.S. labs like University of North Carolina and Rocky Mountain Lab for evidence on COVID origins.
- Authorities should release lab notebooks, emails, and data to clarify the virus's creation and release.