Trump: vaccine search is like developing a nuclear bomb | Abroad

Trump also explained the name of the operation, which refers to the so-called warp speed in the television series Star Trek. Spaceships travel faster than the speed of light. He hopes to be able to achieve results as soon as possible, with the aim of having a vaccine at the end of this year or at the beginning of next year. Warp Speed ​​aims to develop, test and produce a vaccine faster than usual, Trump said.

A former chief executive officer of a drug company becomes the chief adviser. It is Moncef Slaoui, who headed GlaxoSmithKline’s vaccine division and developed multiple vaccines. An American top general, as general manager, must ensure that everything runs smoothly.

Confusion

Trump interrupted his presentation in a garden near the White House in Washington because truck drivers were honking loudly nearby for minutes. According to the president, it was a “sign of love” from the truckers. But according to American media, it was a protest action and drivers demanded government support for the loss of earnings in the corona crisis.

“Obamagate and corona prove: we need more cross-thinkers.” That says Wierd Duk in his latest podcast. Listen it here.

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