A national security official in the Trump administration is explicitly claiming that a research laboratory in Wuhan, China leaked the novel coronavirus. China denies the accusations as it probes the laboratory in question. RT America’s John Huddy reports. Meanwhile, some European countries are rejecting Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine. Are we witnessing the politicization of a public health issue, with perhaps fatal consequences?
Former UK MP George Galloway joins Rick Sanchez to share his insights. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip the world, a new video of hundreds of maskless protestors outside a London hospital on New Years Eve is sparking outrage. Meanwhile, the UK is recording a huge surge in cases. RT America’s Trinity Chavez reports for the News with Rick Sanchez. A London court has ruled against those seeking Wikileaks founder Julian Assange’s extradition to the US. Assange is charged with 17 counts of espionage as well as hacking. RT’s Shadia Edwards reports from the UK capital. Then “On Contact” host Chris Hedges, who witnessed part of Assange’s trial, joins Rick Sanchez to weigh in.
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