Ben Carson is facing a torrent of ridicule on social media after his latest appearance, where he brazenly thanked Donald Trump for “saving” him from the brink of death during his battle with COVID-19. Carson’s introduction of Trump at a Florida summit was met with scathing criticism as he perpetuated misinformation and downplayed the severity of the pandemic.
“I almost died. I was on the verge of death,” the former HUD secretary declared during his speech on Friday. He went on to claim, “The only thing that saved me was getting the monoclonal antibody before it was approved by the FDA because Trump signed the papers allowing that.”
His statement not only distorts the timeline but also minimizes the critical role of the broader medical response in managing the crisis.
Carson’s remarks didn’t stop there. He continued to echo misleading claims, asserting that “the treatment became worse than the disease” at some point during the pandemic—a statement that contradicts the evidence and expert consensus on COVID-19 treatment efficacy.
Carson’s comments seemed designed to elevate Trump’s role in his recovery, while dismissing the contributions of medical professionals and the broader healthcare system.
Social media erupted with scorn as users condemned Carson for spreading misinformation.
Check Carson’s remarks and some of the responses below:
Ben Carson opens up for Donald Trump by spreading misinformation on COVID vaccines. https://t.co/tdF6LbwOcL
— Kelsie Taggart (@kelsientaggart) July 27, 2024
Can we revoke his license for this?
— Sparky MD/PhD 🟦🟧 (@NeuroSpark) July 27, 2024
Oh well we tried pic.twitter.com/PcRAtijO48
— Secrecy Envelope (@bigstape) July 27, 2024
Must he one of those DEI hires from Trump….
— Senator Gym Jordan (@GymSocksJordan) July 27, 2024
Yes, ask Herman Cain how that worked out
— 🥥🌴😽🟦 🟧🇺🇦🌻☮️🌊Lucy's Woke AF! Kamala 4🇺🇸 (@LucysOnIt) July 27, 2024
I thought this guy was dead
— Andie McKee (@AndieMckee) July 27, 2024
MAGA fried his brain
— Kris 🦡🧀🍻 (@xhoipolloix) July 27, 2024
Carrying on with serious medical disinformation about a now irrelevant grievance buried the past has nothing to do with any issues facing real Americans, but is emblematic of how out of touch Rs/tRump are
Grievances stuck in the past with no positive vision for the future— karl m koons (@KoonsKarl) July 27, 2024
This is incredibly irresponsible. When will the media start calling people out on their bullshit.
— BdoubleU (@bwalts_Co) July 27, 2024
Ben knows Donald Trump killed Herman Cain, not the vaccine, right?
— YooperNavyVet 🥥🌴 (@YooperNavyVet) July 27, 2024
Lovely-I'm just glad Dems don't listen to this ignorant crap.
Herman Caine was unavailable for comment.
— Hedy Lamarr-I Stand With Ukraine🌻 (@HedyLamarr0629) July 27, 2024
This guy is an f’n idiot
— phil (@sheriff40) July 27, 2024
