Staff Reports
The Biden administration is facing major backlash for seeking to delay the release of COVID-19 vaccine safety data until at least 2026. The administration’s request for an 18-month stay on processing an open records request from Just the News has been met with fierce criticism, with America First Legal calling the delay “shocking.”
The Departments of Justice and Health and Human Services argue that the FDA is overwhelmed with requests for public information related to the pandemic, justifying the need for a delay. They claim that the agency is dealing with an “unprecedented workload” and lacks the resources to process the extensive amount of COVID-19 vaccine records in a timely manner.
You know how bad this is right? The numbers will shock you…
Feds try to delay release of non-public COVID vaccine safety data until at least 2026 https://t.co/wSQMu9mfgX
— Dawn Wildman (@WildmanDawn) June 20, 2024
Despite hiring new employees to expedite the processing of requests, the government maintains that it could take up to two years to train staff adequately. This move has been condemned as a stalling tactic by America First Legal, which is representing Just the News in the case. They argue that delaying the release of vital vaccine safety data prevents Americans from making fully informed decisions about their health.
Gene Hamilton, America First Legal’s general counsel and vice president, criticized the government’s excuse of being too busy to provide crucial information to the public. He highlighted the importance of transparency in healthcare decisions, emphasizing that individuals have the right to access all relevant data before undergoing medical procedures.
The lawsuit against the Biden administration, filed by Just the News and America First Legal, aims to compel the government to release COVID-19 vaccine reaction data stored in a nonpublic system. This data, unavailable to the public, contains critical safety information about COVID-19 vaccines, including adverse reactions and fatalities reported post-vaccination.
Critics, including Senator Ron Johnson, have raised concerns about potential cover-ups of negative information regarding COVID-19 vaccines. They suspect that drug companies and regulatory agencies may be withholding damaging data to protect the reputation of mRNA vaccines and maintain profits.
The fight for transparency and access to complete vaccine safety data continues, as conservatives push for accountability and full disclosure to ensure that Americans can make well-informed decisions about their health.
