Trump Administration Creates Worst Diarrhea Outbreak This Century
The article argues that the current, worst-ever cyclosporiasis outbreak, dubbed the “MAHA Trots,” is a direct consequence of the systematic dismantling of American state capacity, particularly concerning food safety infrastructure, under the Trump administration. This includes dissolving advisory committees, significant staff losses within the USDA, CDC, and FDA, and a reduction in monitored pathogens, leading to a lack of crucial food safety inspections and outbreak monitoring. The author contends that these actions, combined with those of Elon Musk and Robert Kennedy, have weakened the government’s ability to prevent and respond to public health crises, leaving the nation vulnerable to preventable disasters.
John Q. Hosedrinker