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Alex Marlow claims Deborah Birx says blue states over-closed for political messaging

On his radio program, Alex Marlow reported that Deborah Birx alleged Democratic-run states imposed stricter COVID closures in 2020 to send a political signal.

During a segment of "The Alex Marlow Show," the host repeated remarks attributed to former COVID adviser Deborah Birx. She purportedly suggested that states led by Democrats enacted harsher lockdowns in 2020 as a way to convey a partisan message ahead of elections. Marlow highlighted the claim while describing the show's nationwide broadcast schedule on Salem Radio Network stations and its evening TV slot. The commentary was presented without independent verification of Birx's statement.

Why it matters

It highlights how pandemic measures are being framed as partisan tactics ahead of elections.

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