Investigation Reveals Flaws in Biden Administration's COVID-19 Vaccine Campaign
An investigation by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations revealed that the Biden administration spent over $900 million on the "We Can Do This" COVID-19 vaccine campaign, which was based on flawed information. Launched by the Department of Health and Human Services in partnership with the Fors Marsh Group, the campaign aimed to promote vaccine uptake and compliance with public health measures. However, the report highlighted that the campaign led to a significant loss of public trust in health authorities due to inaccuracies in messaging derived from the CDC. The committee recommended that the administration be transparent and truthful in its communications to rebuild trust during future health crises.
What was the main goal of the "We Can Do This" campaign?
The main goal of the campaign was to encourage the public to embrace COVID-19 vaccinations, masking, and social distancing to align with the Biden-Harris administration's health strategies.
How much money was spent on the campaign?
The campaign cost over $900 million.
What did the investigation find about the scientific content of the campaign?
The investigation found that much of the campaign's scientific messaging was based on CDC recommendations, which were deemed "deeply flawed," contributing to a loss of public trust in health messaging.