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Michael Flynn, the former national security advisor under Donald Trump, claimed during an appearance on a conservative radio program that COVID vaccines were being added to salad dressing
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A few days before Flynn’s interview, University of California-Riverside announced a research program would attempt to “turn edible plants like lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories.”
“The project’s goals, made possible by a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, are threefold: showing that DNA containing the mRNA vaccines can be successfully delivered into the part of plant cells where it will replicate, demonstrating the plants can produce enough mRNA to rival a traditional shot, and finally, determining the right dosage,” the release states.
One difficulty with rolling out mRNA COVID-19 vaccines currently is the sub-zero temperatures required during transportation. The research, if successful, would allow mRNA vaccines to be stored at room temperature.
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Flynn was speaking to Clay Clark, conservative radio host of “The Thrivetime Show”, and Andrew Sorchini, a precious metals dealer in Beverly Hills.
“Somebody sent me a thing this morning where they’re talking about putting the vaccine in salad dressing. Have you seen this? I mean it’s — and I’m thinking to myself, this is the ‘bizarro world,’ right? This is definitely the ‘bizarro world,’” said Flynn.
“These people are seriously thinking about how to impose their will on us in our society and it has to stop,” he added.
No evidence has been found thus far of COVID vaccines being slipped into any salad condiments. Multiple outlets have reached out to Flynn for clarification. Meanwhile, fact-checkers over at Snopes gather that it’s possible the retired general had made a reference to ongoing research that aims to grow produce containing mRNA vaccine material.
Flynn was speaking to Clay Clark, conservative radio host of “The Thrivetime Show”, and Andrew Sorchini, a precious metals dealer in Beverly Hills.
“Somebody sent me a thing this morning where they’re talking about putting the vaccine in salad dressing. Have you seen this? I mean it’s — and I’m thinking to myself, this is the ‘bizarro world,’ right? This is definitely the ‘bizarro world,’” said Flynn.
“These people are seriously thinking about how to impose their will on us in our society and it has to stop,” he added.
No evidence has been found thus far of COVID vaccines being slipped into any salad condiments. Multiple outlets have reached out to Flynn for clarification. Meanwhile, fact-checkers over at Snopes gather that it’s possible the retired general had made a reference to ongoing research that aims to grow produce containing mRNA vaccine material.
Jonathan Kay: Anti-vaxxer conspiracy theories aren’t just killing people. They’re tearing society apart
A few days before Flynn’s interview, University of California-Riverside announced a research program would attempt to “turn edible plants like lettuce into mRNA vaccine factories.”
“The project’s goals, made possible by a $500,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, are threefold: showing that DNA containing the mRNA vaccines can be successfully delivered into the part of plant cells where it will replicate, demonstrating the plants can produce enough mRNA to rival a traditional shot, and finally, determining the right dosage,” the release states.
One difficulty with rolling out mRNA COVID-19 vaccines currently is the sub-zero temperatures required during transportation. The research, if successful, would allow mRNA vaccines to be stored at room temperature.
“Plant-based mRNA vaccines — which can be eaten — could overcome this challenge with the ability to be stored at room temperature,” according to the statement. The study is currently looking into using lettuce and spinach for the process. The key to making it work will be chloroplasts, which converts sunlight into energy for plants.
“They’re tiny, solar-powered factories that produce sugar and other molecules which allow the plant to grow,” said one researcher. “They’re also an untapped source for making desirable molecules.”
It’s unlikely the “vaccine veggies” are going to be used during the COVID-19 pandemic, as Snopes points out. The program is in its infancy and without a timeline.
Flynn, Roger Stone and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell are going on a ReAwaken America tour organized by Clark. Multi-day conferences are being held across the U.S., featuring speeches from high-profile Trump loyalists and anti-vax doctors. Tickets reportedly cost $250 for general admission and $500 for VIP access, but pastors can qualify for 50 per cent off. Many of the dates are listed as sold out .
Flynn, who was pardoned by former president Trump after pleading guilty to lying to the FBI in 2017, served as the national security advisor to the 45th president for 22 days before resigning. In 2020, Flynn claimed COVID-19 was concocted to “gain control of society” during a presidential election.
“They’re tiny, solar-powered factories that produce sugar and other molecules which allow the plant to grow,” said one researcher. “They’re also an untapped source for making desirable molecules.”
It’s unlikely the “vaccine veggies” are going to be used during the COVID-19 pandemic, as Snopes points out. The program is in its infancy and without a timeline.
Flynn, Roger Stone and MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell are going on a ReAwaken America tour organized by Clark. Multi-day conferences are being held across the U.S., featuring speeches from high-profile Trump loyalists and anti-vax doctors. Tickets reportedly cost $250 for general admission and $500 for VIP access, but pastors can qualify for 50 per cent off. Many of the dates are listed as sold out .
Flynn, who was pardoned by former president Trump after pleading guilty to lying to the FBI in 2017, served as the national security advisor to the 45th president for 22 days before resigning. In 2020, Flynn claimed COVID-19 was concocted to “gain control of society” during a presidential election.
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