Dr. Steven Hatfill pushed hydroxychloroquine, a treatment for malaria and some autoimmune conditions, for COVID—even though there was clear evidence (& FDA warnings) it was risky and didn’t work.
So of course, Trump admin gave him a top pandemic prep role. Choices like this put us all in danger.
Steven J Hatfill, who promoted the drug despite scant evidence of efficacy, becomes special adviser at HHS
