When President Trump suggested that people inject disinfectants as bleach to fight the coronavirus, countless others stepped up to counter this false claim that it could treat the disease. Everyone from Hillary Clinton to Joe Biden to other politicians and influencers across the country took to Twitter as part of a torrent of resistance to the statement Trump now claims he made with sarcasm. However, of all the reactions, one particularly resonated with many for its unfiltered authenticity.
Dr. Deborah Birx, who is part of the administration’s coronavirus working group and who often appears in White House press sessions on the virus, reacted to the complaint while on the sidelines of the briefing and spoke out. went viral on Twitter. The video shows how he processes his statement in real time as she blinks repeatedly, frowns, and looks down at the ground seemingly puzzled or disappointed. As author and co-founder of The Democratic Coalition, Scott Dworkin , put it, “Birx is all of us right now.” Meanwhile, others criticized Birx for apparently allowing the false claims by failing to correct Trump on the spot.
Birx later defended the president’s disinformation as a sarcastic remark about Fox News , saying he was speaking information out loud. “I think he saw the information at the time immediately … and was still digesting that information,” he said.
Deborah Birx’s career includes several impressive titles
Alex Wong / Getty ImagesWhile Deborah Birx has come under fire for some of her actions in recent times, there is no denying that she has been a powerhouse and icon for women looking across the country throughout her career. She is one of only two women on the task force and reports directly to Vice President Mike Pence, according to The New York Times . Her current position on the team came after a lifetime of dedication to science and hard work, all while juggling the responsibilities of having a family.
Birx, a former Army colonel, is now the global coordinator for US aid. USA And the US special representative. USA For world health diplomacy after being nominated by former President Barack Obama. She has held many senior positions, including the position of Director of the Global HIV / AIDS division at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for almost a decade between 2005 and 2014. She has also led some historical moments, with a White House memo noting that she “developed and patented vaccines, including leading one of the most influential HIV vaccine trials in history.”
Dr. Deborah Birx has earned fans along the way, despite recent criticism
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Not only is she an intelligent scientist, but Deborah Birx has also deftly walked the tightrope between family life and a successful career that many women have faced, especially in previous decades.
As of March 2024 The Washington Post The profile of the talented scientist indicates that she graduated from high school at the age of 16, from university at the age of 20, and from medical school at the age of 23. She had her daughter soon after, which means that Birx advanced her career at a time when women were still expected to dedicate their lives to the home and their families, rather than advance their professions. “Birx’s eldest daughter sat on the laboratory floor, playing with the colored caps of the sample tubes, while Birx cultivated HIV,” the profile describes.
She has built a fanbase of her own , with women and children taking note and emulating her signature look. “My 5-year-old daughter asked if she could wear a scarf like Dr. Birx,” a fan posted on Twitter , along with a photo of her daughter combing a Birx-type neck scarf.
Along with all the other leaders, including Dr. Anthony Fauci and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who have emerged during this global crisis, Birx joins the ranks of being on the front lines of fighting the pandemic.
