Do not let the current anti-science administration mislead you about President Donald Trump's catastrophic handling of the COVID-19 pandemic -- both during the initial outbreak and in the years that followed. His continued denial of scientific evidence, public health expertise, and global medical consensus has contributed to hundreds of thousands of avoidable deaths. Worse still, millions who survived the initial infection are now grappling with serious, long-term health complications -- many of which could have been reduced or prevented with responsible leadership.

COVID-19 is not just an acute respiratory illness. Mounting research shows that even mild or moderate cases -- particularly in unvaccinated individuals -- can trigger persistent, systemic health problems that degrade quality of life and shorten life expectancy. Those with preexisting conditions or predisposed genetic markers are especially at risk, but even healthy individuals have suffered from post-infection damage.

The Long Shadow of COVID: A Public Health Emergency Downplayed

Scientific studies confirm that SARS-CoV-2 can cause a wide array of chronic health issues long after the virus has left the body. These include:

Systemic and Long-Term Health Impacts of COVID-19:

• Low Iron & Elevated Cytokines: Disrupts oxygen transport, promotes chronic inflammation, and damages tissues -- raising the risk of autoimmune disorders.

• Permanent Organ Damage: Especially affecting the heart, lungs, kidneys, and brain.

• Persistent SARS-CoV-2 RNA: Viral RNA has been found in various organs and brain tissue months after infection.

• Gut Microbiome Disruption: Loss of healthy gut bacteria weakens the immune system and increases vulnerability to illness.

• Epigenetic Changes & DNA Modifications: Alters how genes function, potentially leading to disease development over time.

• Tryptophan Deficiency & Kynurenine Pathway Dysfunction: Impairs mood regulation and neurological balance.

• Neurological Damage: Including memory loss, brain fog, and higher risk of Alzheimer's disease.

• Reduced Physical Capacity & Muscle Cell Death: Leads to chronic fatigue and reduced mobility.

• Metabolic Breakdown: NAD+ depletion and IDO overactivity contribute to aging, inflammation, and tissue degeneration.

• Autoimmune Responses & Rogue Antibodies: Cause the body to attack its own cells, with far-reaching effects.

• New-Onset Diabetes & Cardiovascular Disease: COVID-19 has been shown to significantly increase the risk of both.

• Vascular Disorders, Stroke, & Myocarditis: Common among even young and previously healthy patients.

• Increased Cancer Susceptibility: Chronic inflammation and immune suppression may raise cancer risk.

• Blood Clots & Embolisms: Dangerous complications even after recovery.

• Hypertension and Long-Term Heart Disease: Frequently observed in post-COVID patients.

• Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C): A life-threatening condition linked to COVID exposure in children.

• Immune Dysregulation & "Cytokine Storms”: Immune system overreactions can cause severe damage and death.

"It is important to note that the severity of disease in humans is not determined only by virus replication but also by the host immune response to the infection, which may lead to dysregulation of the innate immune system, i.e., a cytokine storm."

Alarming Evidence from New Research

A recent study titled "COVID-19 Increases the Rate of Incident Diabetes: A Case-Control Cohort Time-to-Event Study” concluded that COVID-19 significantly increases the risk of developing diabetes well after the acute phase of illness. These findings emphasize the importance of long-term monitoring and follow-up care for those who have had the virus -- even once.

Who Is Responsible?

President Trump continues to dismiss scientific warnings and minimizes the long-term consequences of COVID-19. His administration's messaging not only sowed confusion during the height of the pandemic but continues to downplay the lasting danger of post-COVID conditions. From rejecting mask mandates to undermining vaccine efforts, his leadership remains a public health liability.

The human toll of these decisions cannot be overstated. The United States now faces a surge of chronic illness -- largely invisible, but devastating in its impact on families, the healthcare system, and the economy.

The Fight for Truth -- and Accountability

This is not just about history -- it's about now. The chronic impacts of COVID-19 are real, well-documented, and growing. As President Trump continues to push anti-science rhetoric and obstruct investment in long COVID research and care, Americans are left to bear the consequences.

Science must guide our future -- our health, our policies, and our leadership. Until then, the damage from this administration's failures will continue to unfold, one life at a time.