Tucker Carlson, Laura Ingraham Run Wild With Debunked Claim on COVID Deaths

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Despite their own Fox News digital colleagues having provided proper context for the viral clip, Ingraham and Carlson ran with the deception anyhow

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The 11-second snippet that was widely shared across Twitter, however, was of course, devoid of context that would instantly negate the narrative right-wing media stars had used it to push.showing just how wildly effective COVID-19 vaccines had been in terms of preventing deaths.

One of the issues at play—and perhaps why Walensky’s response was taken easily completely out of context—is that“I want to ask you about those encouraging headlines that we’re talking about this morning, this new study showing just how well vaccines are working to prevent severe illness,” Vega asked.

In the segment that aired, this was Walensky’s response: “The overwhelming number of death, over 75 percent, occurred in people who had at least four comorbidities. So really, these are people who were unwell to begin with. And yes, really encouraging news in the context of omicron. This means not only just to get your primary series but to get your booster series, and yes, we’re really encouraged by these results.

While Walensky’s comments that aired on Friday did not directly reference the study about vaccinated people,included an on-air graphic noting that the CDC chief was talking about vaccine effectiveness. Furthermore, there was still enough context to tie it back to that study, as conservative writer Allahpundit noted on Monday afternoon.. “That’s .003 percent, a phenomenal survival rate. Of those 36, slightly more than three-quarters had four comorbidities.

After claiming he had emails from Trump administration officials that questioned the inclusion of certain deaths among COVID-19 casualties—a “

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It's all about ratings! The stupid people love lies!

So Tucker was right but he neglected to talk about a separated issue you guys want to raise about vaccine efficacy? Good job

Dumb and dumber: you choose which is which.

bs is more widespread than covid

What do people expect from talking heads with out any integrity or personal ethics.

These two are a threat to society & need to be taken off the air ASAP!

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