White House Requests Investigation Into China, WHO

The transcript discusses the U.S. government's concerns about China's and the WHO's handling of early coronavirus information. Intelligence agencies have been tasked to investigate these concerns. The White House alleges that the WHO favors China, leading to a halt in funding pending a review. Critics argue this is a distraction from the Trump administration's pandemic response. U.S. intelligence reportedly had early warnings of the crisis.

What is the main focus of the U.S. intelligence agencies' investigation as directed by the White House?

• To assess the economic impact of the pandemic

• To investigate if China or WHO withheld early information

• To develop a vaccine for COVID-19

• To determine the origin of the coronavirus

What does the White House allege about the World Health Organization's stance?

• The WHO is ineffective in handling pandemics

• The WHO is biased towards the U.S.

• The WHO is neutral in its approach

• The WHO favors China

What action did President Trump announce regarding the WHO?

• A complete withdrawal from the WHO

• Increased funding to the WHO

• A partnership with the WHO

• Halting funding to the WHO pending a review

How do critics view the Trump administration's investigation into the WHO?

• As a distraction from its own pandemic response

• As a way to strengthen international relations

• As a necessary step for transparency

• As an effort to improve public health

When did U.S. intelligence reportedly first see warning signs of the COVID-19 crisis?

• As far back as November 2019

• In February 2020

• In January 2020

• In March 2020