The Tucker Carlson Show Author Kris Newby explains how the first Lyme Disease infections happened just a few miles from an animal-testing lab in Connecticut. Could the spread of the disease be related to a lab leak?
May 9, 2024
Kris Newby, author of "Bitten: The Secret History of Biological Weapons and Lyme Disease," delves into the dark origins of Lyme disease, revealing its potential ties to a Connecticut animal-testing lab. She discusses the alarming rise in Lyme cases and the challenges patients face in diagnosis and treatment. Newby uncovers the controversial history of weaponized ticks, exploring how military experiments may have contributed to the disease's spread. The conversation raises critical questions about government accountability in managing Lyme disease and supporting affected individuals.
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Lyme's Emergence
- Lyme disease became noticeable in the mid-1970s, coinciding with the peak of the U.S. biological weapons program.
- Three virulent tick-borne diseases emerged near Lyme, Connecticut, close to Plum Island, a bioweapons lab.
Polly Murray's Advocacy
- Polly Murray, a housewife in Lyme, Connecticut, spearheaded efforts to document and report Lyme disease to health authorities.
- It took seven years before the CDC responded and began investigating.
Research Challenges and Paranoia
- Kris Newby's research revealed inconsistencies between Lyme symptoms and official descriptions.
- Experts displayed paranoia and reluctance to discuss the disease openly.
