This archive report was first published on 28 April 2020.
Published on April 28, 2020, by Jenerali Ulimwengu, chairman of the board of the Raia Mwema newspaper and an advocate of the High Court in Dar es Salaam.
As the COVID-19 pandemic ravages the United States, President Donald Trump's handling of the crisis has left many scratching their heads. His unconventional approach to science has sparked concern and ridicule, with some even accusing him of promoting 'junk medicine.'
Trump's latest suggestion that ingesting bleach could kill the virus has been met with widespread criticism, with manufacturers of the bleach distancing themselves from the claim. The author argues that this is not a moment for schadenfreude, but rather a time for concern and reflection.
The author notes that Trump's approach to science is not unique to the US, and that similar trends can be seen in African societies. He suggests that the president's reliance on 'gut feeling' rather than scientific evidence is a deliberate ploy to seduce his most loyal supporters.
The author concludes that the US is a country of contradictions, with a wealth of brainpower and a deep-seated superstition. He believes that Americans are becoming increasingly like Africans, and that this is a worrying trend.
