Morning Wire DHS Links "Misinformation" to Terrorism | 2.11.22
Feb 11, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security warns that COVID-19 misinformation could be linked to terrorism, raising eyebrows among medical professionals about free speech. Rising inflation at 7.5%, the highest in forty years, is straining American households financially. Meanwhile, the competition at the Beijing Winter Olympics is overshadowed by political issues and a doping scandal involving a young Russian skater, while American athletes make their mark.
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DHS Links Misinformation to Terrorism
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) linked COVID-19 misinformation to terrorism.
- They warn that questioning government protocols creates a heightened threat environment.
Doctor's Concerns
- Dr. Kirk Milhone, a pediatric cardiologist, expressed concern over the DHS bulletin.
- He questioned if discussions among doctors about COVID-19 vaccines could lead to arrests for fomenting violence.
Record Inflation
- US inflation hit a 40-year high of 7.5%, impacting food, gas, energy, and auto prices.
- Economists warn this could lead to a recession, as inflation erases wage increases and purchasing power.