The federal government’s COVID-19 information hub now redirects to a White House website that promotes the “lab leak” theory, attributing the origins of the pandemic to China. President Trump’s new website criticizes Dr. Fauci and President Biden for their stance on the lab leak theory. The site highlights Wuhan’s virology lab and dismisses measures like social distancing and masking. It also criticizes Andrew Cuomo and the World Health Organization for their pandemic responses.

The previous website provided information on vaccines, treatment, and testing, including resources on long COVID-19. Trump’s new site focuses on blaming China and his predecessors, emphasizing his administration’s views on the pandemic’s origins and response strategies. The website also mentions the CIA’s assessment supporting the lab leak theory with low confidence.

China has defended its actions in investigating the virus’s origin, accusing the U.S. of politicizing the issue. The website’s changes reflect Trump’s narrative on the pandemic’s origins and response strategies, aligning with his administration’s policies and criticisms of key figures and organizations involved in managing the crisis.

Overall, the new White House website represents a shift in COVID-19 messaging, emphasizing the lab leak theory and criticizing previous pandemic responses while promoting Trump’s administration’s perspectives on the issue.