#pandemic
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Incompetence
Withdrew from the World Health Organization
Trump withdrew the U.S. from the World Health Organization during an era of pandemic threats, abandoning global disease surveillance infrastructure. No other country followed suit. The U.S. had provided 22% of WHO's mandatory contributions.
Incompetence
"Inject Disinfectant" COVID Suggestion
During a live COVID-19 briefing, Trump suggested injecting disinfectant and using UV light inside the body as potential treatments, prompting poison control centers to issue emergency warnings.
Incompetence
COVID-19 Pandemic Mismanagement
Trump downplayed COVID-19 for months, promoted unproven treatments, suppressed scientific data, and mocked mask-wearing. Over 400,000 Americans died on his watch — researchers estimate 130,000-210,000 deaths were avoidable.