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My theory:

Trump did in fact ask Dr. Birx et al about his (ludicrous) disinfectant/UV idea, and they cowered and said they'd look into it.

They didn't realize he'd go on TV and make a fool of himself.

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I always recall this moment (h/t @K8brannen)

TRUMP: “But the same vaccine could not work? You take a solid flu vaccine—you don’t think that would have an impact or much of an impact on corona?”

FAUCI: “Probably not"

Scientific answer: Absolutely not

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