Sci Show: Trump’s tweets may have affected US beliefs about pandemic severity. Initially, 19.5% tweets showed belief COVID-19 was a hoax, and 13.3% it was not serious. After Trump tweeted about his infection, these dropped to 3.1% and 1.4%, but pattern reversed after he tweeted, “Don’t be afraid of COVID-19”.

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Trump’s tweets may have affected US beliefs about pandemic severity. Initially, 19.5% tweets showed belief COVID-19 was a hoax, and 13.3% it was not serious. After Trump tweeted about his infection, these dropped to 3.1% and 1.4%, but pattern reversed after he tweeted, “Don’t be afraid of COVID-19”.

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