A medical emergency for LeBron James’ son put the spotlight on the Big Pharma elephant in the room, drawing criticism instead of discernment.
(Video: Fox News)
Tuesday, as word of 18-year-old USC freshman basketball player Bronny James’ cardiac arrest circulated, critical thinkers wondered the same question. With many young, seemingly healthy people suffering similar medical problems, was the COVID shot a contributing factor?
Fox News host Martha MacCallum was among those inquiring minds Tuesday when she spoke with CityMD Medical Director Dr. Janette Nesheiwat about the athlete’s stint in the intensive care unit.
“I think a lot of people see these situations and it does raise questions about the vaccine because we saw some of what you talked about happen in some young individuals,” the host said and noted, “Elon Musk tweeted about it. He said, ‘We cannot ascribe everything to the vaccine, but, by the same token, we cannot ascribe nothing. Myocarditis is a known side-effect. The only question is whether it is rare or common.'”
“Is that a fair question to raise, and do — is it true that we see more of this than prior to the vaccine, Doctor?” asked MacCallum.
“So what is more common in someone like Bronny James is cardiomyopathy, not myocarditis,” asserted Nesheiwat. “But, is it off the table? Absolutely not. He needs to have the workup to determine what happened. He’ll probably have an EKG, an echo stress test. Fortunately, there is treatment for this.”
As MacCallum had indicated, billionaire Musk had commented on the medical emergency on social media to his considerable platform of nearly 150 million followers.
Lebron James’ son, 18, suffers cardiac arrest during college basketball practice https://t.co/CWNcnuYHfs via @BIZPACReview
— BPR based (@DumpstrFireNews) July 25, 2023
Instead of considering the possibility, the tech entrepreneur was lumped into the category of conspiracy theorist by the likes of podcaster Kara Swisher who shared a screengrab of Musk’s post with the caption, “There’s never someone else’s terrible tragedy — a murder in SF, a group of kids trapped, an older man getting hit with a hammer by a lunatic — that this bottomless pit of attention does not find a heinous way to insert himself in, frequently wrong but never in doubt.”
There’s never someone else’s terrible tragedy — a murder in SF, a group of kids trapped, an older man getting hit with a hammer by a lunatic — that this bottomless pit of attention addiction does not find a heinous way to insert himself in, frequently wrong but never in doubt. pic.twitter.com/6MnWwtb7L1
— Kara Swisher (@karaswisher) July 25, 2023
Her post, with comments restricted, was one of the loudest voices speaking out against the notion of vaccine injury, but far from the only critic of seeking a concrete answer on that front.
Such horrible misinformation. Cant believe I bought a car from this guy.
— Michael Snyder (@SeattleWXGuy) July 25, 2023
For such a bright person, you sure are reactionary to very specific topics and silent on many others. It’s very odd.
— True (@trueonelove21) July 26, 2023
It’s rare. Next question?
— Benjamin Ryan (@benryanwriter) July 25, 2023
Myocarditis is a known side effect of the virus too.
— Christopher Erickson (@cterickson) July 26, 2023
The conversation on Fox News continued with MacCallum wondering, “And do we see more instances of this post-vaccine or not, is that not true?”
To that, Nesheiwat suggested, despite online detraction, “That’s a good question. We don’t have the data to say so, but it’s certainly something that we need to be aware of.”
In furthering the point that asking the question wasn’t in and of itself coming to a conclusion, rather merely part of the process, the Fox News host herself reacted by reporting on her segment with the doctor Tuesday and said, “Yes. Our job is to ask questions,” earning kudos.
Martha, you are an honest journalist. There may be two others, but I’ve not found them yet.
— Rob (@Backnine59) July 26, 2023
You always ask good questions!
— Donna (@donnaduan) July 26, 2023
Have some understanding Martha..not everyone has seen journalism up close..
— SisterSara (@SisterSaraAnn) July 26, 2023
Though not posed as a question, Blaze TV producer for “The Steve Deace Show” Aaron McIntire presented a number of recent events that had presented similar questions and snarked, “It’s a mystery wrapped in a riddle inside an enigma.”
Former EPL goalkeeper/ESPN analyst collapses on air
Browns WR missing at least training camp with blood clots
Well-known singer collapses during dinner; she has clots around vital organs
One of the most well-known college basketball players suffers cardiac arrest during…
— Aaron McIntire (@DeaceProducer) July 25, 2023
Native of Brooklyn, NY, Kevin Haggerty is a graduate of Hunter College where he studied Cultural Anthropology and Geography. An avid reader and truth seeker, he currently resides in Texas with his wife and their dog and, when he isn't researching current events and their impacts, you'll find him spending time with friends and family or working on his next novel.
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