OSTP Hypes Trump Administration Science & Tech Advances – Plus One Colossal Lie

Trump Administration Releases Science and Technology Accomplishments from First Term, OSTP
“RETURNING TO SPACE EXPLORATION: Since reviving the National Space Council, President Trump established a whole-of-government effort to lead again in human space exploration, safeguard the space environment, promote national security, and streamline regulations to foster commercial space activities.”
Advancing America’s Global Leadership in Science & Technology – Trump Administration Highlights: 2017-2020 (report)
Keith’s note: But wait: while OSTP’s Director Kelvin Droegemeier crows about accomplishments in various areas of science and technology, there is this glowing error that is wholly untrue – one which should, at a minimum – cause you to question the veracity of claims made by OSTP i.e. “ENDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC“. The pandemic has not been ended. Not even close since it is entering its most harrowing phase. To even suggest otherwise is to spew demonstrably false propaganda.
White House science office takes credit for ‘ending’ pandemic as infections mount, Politico
“The White House’s science policy office on Tuesday ranked “ending the Covid-19 pandemic” atop the list of President Donald Trump’s top first-term accomplishments, even as the country registers record amounts of infections and hospitals fill up again.”
Trump Administration Releases Science and Technology Accomplishments from First Term, OSTP
“Highlights include: ENDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: From the outset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Administration has taken decisive actions to engage scientists and health professionals in academia, industry, and government to understand, treat, and defeat the disease.”