January 1, DeSantis Calls for Grand Jury Investigation on COVID-19 Vaccines

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has called for a statewide grand jury to investigate “crimes and wrongdoing” related to the COVID-19 vaccine.

The governor’s office announced “aggressive actions to hold the federal government and Big Pharma accountable” following a roundtable discussion with physicians and researchers on the “adverse events of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.”

The roundtable discussion partially centered on the fact that pharmaceutical companies haven’t provided their data on the vaccines to independent researchers.

“We’ll be able to get the data whether they want to give it or not,” DeSantis said. “In Florida, it is illegal to mislead and misrepresent, especially when you are talking about the efficacy of a drug.”

DeSantis, who is often discussed as a potential 2024 presidential candidate, said he expects that the Florida Supreme Court will approve the statewide grand jury.

“That will come with legal processes that will be able to get more information and to bring legal accountability to those who committed misconduct,” DeSantis said.

Another one of the “aggressive actions” announced by the governor’s office is the creation of the Public Health Integrity Committee.

“The Committee will be overseen by the Surgeon General to assess federal public health recommendations and guidance to ensure that Florida’s public health policies are tailored for Florida’s communities and priorities,” DeSantis’ office said in a press release.

DeSantis noted that some people have lost faith in public health institutions since the start of the pandemic, including the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Sources: CNBC | Governor Ron DeSantis