The pandemic exposed a deeply divided American society, revealing contrasting beliefs about COVID-19's severity, public-health responses, and vaccination. Initially framed as either a minor flu or a deadly virus, the public narrative shifted with time as compliance with protective measures waned. Anti-vaccine ideologies gained traction in mainstream politics, influencing even presidential nominations with leaders selecting prominent figures skeptical of vaccines. This shift not only emphasizes the growing divide around health decisions but also highlights a movement that, while initially marginal, now significantly influences policy amidst the pandemic's aftermath, challenging public health goals.
Five years ago, the coronavirus pandemic struck a bitterly divided society. Americans first diverged over how dangerous the disease was.
As president-elect, Trump nominated the country’s most outspoken vaccination opponent to head the Department of Health and Human Services. He chose a proponent of the debunked vaccines-cause-autism claim to lead the CDC.
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