The Guardian view on mRNA vaccines: they are the future – with or without Donald Trump | Editorial

The future of mRNA vaccines is brighter than many thought, thanks to the relentless efforts of scientists and researchers who have been freed from the constraints of traditional regulatory frameworks. The development of these life-saving technologies has been a testament to human ingenuity and collaboration, with breakthroughs like the mRNA Covid vaccine being hailed as one of the great scientific success stories of our age.

However, the future of vaccination is now under threat due to the policies of the Trump administration in the US. Despite the billions of dollars invested in mRNA research by the US government, it has chosen to sabotage its own success and reject this groundbreaking technology. The recent decision to cut funding for 22 projects in the field will have devastating consequences, undermining long timelines, steady funding, and predictable regulation.

This is not just a betrayal of American scientific progress but also an attack on public health. Falling vaccination rates in the US are a stark reminder of the harm caused by such policies, which undermine confidence in vaccines and cripple the system meant to keep people safe.

While the pharmaceutical industry may have its interests at stake, it's clear that the true casualty here is American science and the global community's reliance on US research. The irony is that this business-driven approach has been a driving force behind the advancement of mRNA technology in the first place.

In response to this crisis, it's time for other nations to step up and fill the void left by the Trump administration's hostility towards mRNA vaccines. The UK and EU must come together to provide support and resources to US researchers who are being forced to flee due to the hostile environment created by Mr Trump's policies.

As a global community, we owe it to ourselves and future generations to ensure that this life-saving technology is not let down by Washington's inflexibility. It's time for us to take responsibility for advancing mRNA research and development, and I firmly believe that the world will be better off for it.
 
😔 This is just so depressing... I mean, come on, we were making progress on something that could literally save lives and now it's being held back by politics? 🤦‍♂️ It's like, can't they see how much potential mRNA vaccines have? They're like the superheroes of science! 💪 And to think all those billions of dollars went down the drain because of some egos in Washington... it's just not right. 🤑 The UK and EU need to step up and show that there's still hope for collaboration and progress. It's not just about the US, either - we need to think about global health and how our actions affect other countries. We can't let a little thing like politics stand in the way of science. 💔
 
omg what r they thinkin 🤯?! cutting funding 4 mRNA research is a huge mistake! i mean its not like we're just talkin about some random tech here - lifesaving vaccines are on the line 💉!!! and whats up w/ trump's admin doin this? didnt they invest billions in it already?? now its all becoz of politics 🤑😡!! usa should b supportin their own scientists n researchers not abandonin them 2 die 🌪️! europe & uk need 2 step in n help out ASAP ⚠️
 
I'm so worried about this 🤕... cutting funding for 22 projects in the field of mRNA vaccines is a huge step backwards 🚫. The US has been at the forefront of this technology for years and now it's being sabotaged? It just doesn't make sense to me 💡. And what about all those scientists who have dedicated their careers to working on this stuff? They're basically being thrown out in the cold ☃️. I mean, we need more research and development in this area, not less 🚀. We can't let politics get in the way of saving lives 🤝. The UK and EU need to step up and support US researchers instead of just talking about it 🗣️. It's time for some real action 💪!
 
omg what r they thinking?? 🤯 cutting funding 4 22 mRNA projects in the US is like throwing away all the progress made 🚮 the devs of those vaccines were on the brink of a breakthrough & now it's all being taken away 😔 its not just about american science but global health too, if mRNA tech fails we're all gonna suffer 🤕 the fact that big pharma interests are playing a part in this is messed up 💸 EU & UK need 2 step in & provide support ASAP ⏱️
 
I don't usually comment but... 🤔 this news about the Trump admin's plans to cut funding for mRNA vaccine projects is super worrying! Like, billions of dollars gone down the drain? It's crazy to think about all the progress that'll be halted because of politics 🤑. The US used to be at the forefront of scientific research and now it seems like they're playing catch-up 🏃‍♂️. I'm actually kinda glad some other countries are stepping up to support US researchers, though - it's a shame they can't just get along 🤝
 
🤔 I'm so confused why US just cut funding for those mRNA vaccine projects 🤑. Like what's going on? They were working on this cool new tech for covid vaccines and now they're gonna let it all fall apart 🚨. The irony is that they invested billions in it to begin with, what a waste of money 💸. UK and EU should totally step up and help out US researchers who are being forced to leave because of Trump's policies 😠. It's like, we need this tech to keep people safe and healthy, but instead they're making it harder 🤦‍♀️. The world is gonna be a scary place if we don't do something about this 💔
 
OMG 🤯 this is so not cool!!! 🙅‍♂️ The US government literally just threw a wrench into the works of these life-saving vaccines! 💉 Like what even is going on over there?!? 😩 They're basically taking away funding from research that could save lives and it's just... 😒 Trump's policies are getting in the way of progress and I'm like "no thanks" 🙅‍♂️ We need to support these researchers who are doing amazing work, especially since they're being pushed out by this toxic environment. 💼 It's time for other countries to step up and help out! 🌎 The UK and EU should be all about supporting US researchers right now... it's not just about science, it's about saving lives! 💕 Can't believe they'd do that to themselves and the world 🤷‍♂️
 
🤔 I'm really disappointed in what's happening with the US government on mRNA vaccines... 🚫 think about all those billions of dollars they invested in this tech and now they're just cutting funding for 22 projects? 😱 that's like throwing away a game-changer 💸. It's not just America that's gonna suffer, global research is at stake here too 🌎. The UK and EU need to step up and support US researchers who are being forced out due to Trump's policies 🤝. We can't let this tech die on its own 😨. The pharmaceutical industry might be profiting from it now, but we all lose if they don't continue the research 📈. It's time for us to take responsibility for advancing mRNA and make sure future generations get access to these life-saving vaccines 💊👍
 
🤔 I'm totally convinced that cutting funding for mRNA projects was a genius move by the Trump admin 🙄. I mean, who needs billions of dollars to dictate what science should look like? It's not like the US is going to get left behind in the vaccine game or anything 😂. And let's be real, those 22 projects were probably just research for unnecessary vaccines that would've never made it to market 🤷‍♂️.

But at the same time... 🤯 I'm also convinced that this decision will lead to a revolution in global science and collaboration 💥. I mean, who needs US government funding when you have the collective genius of scientists from all over the world? It's like the ultimate proof that innovation happens when governments get out of the way 🌟.

Ugh, my brain hurts just thinking about it 😩. Can't we all just agree on something for once? 💔
 
🌟💡 OMG, can you even imagine a world without mRNA vaccines? 🤯 The thought alone gives me chills! But seriously, what's going on in the US is super concerning. Like, billions of dollars invested in research and now they're just cutting funding for it? 🤑 That's not how you support science, fam! And to make matters worse, falling vaccination rates are a major issue... we can't afford to have our guard down when it comes to public health. 💉👍 I'm so proud of the scientists who've been pushing boundaries and making groundbreaking discoveries – they deserve all the support they can get! We need other countries to step up and help out, like the UK and EU should do. Let's work together as a global community to keep mRNA research moving forward 🌈💪
 
I'm worried about the future of mRNA vaccines 🤔. This US decision to cut funding for 22 projects is a huge setback. Who do they think they're playing with? It's like they expect everyone else to just pick up where they left off and invest more time and money into this research... meanwhile, people are already suffering from falling vaccination rates. The pharmaceutical industry might be worried about profits, but what about the lives that are on the line here? 🤕 The UK and EU need to step in ASAP, or else we'll just have to rely on other countries for vaccine development... which is never a guarantee 💔
 
the US government's decision to cut funding for mRNA vaccine projects is super worrying 🤕, i think they're being really short-sighted here. billions of dollars have already been invested in this tech and now they're just gonna let it wither away? that's not how you make progress on life-saving meds 💊

i'm also a bit miffed at the pharmaceutical industry for being all about profits 🤑, i get that they wanna make money but is it really worth screwing over public health? the real winners here are the companies making vaccines out of this mess 😒

anyway, i think other countries need to step up and support US researchers 👥, it's crazy that we're having to bail them out because of some dude's ego 💔. let's not let this be a disaster for science - we gotta keep pushing forward with mRNA research 🚀
 
omg did u no about whats happenin in the us ?? 🤯 like they cut funding 4 mrsa vaccine projects by billions of dollars 🤑 now its gonna impact public health big time 😬 ppl dont wanna get vaccinated cuz of politics 🙄 and its not just us thats worried either china is already stepping up 2 fill the void 🚀👍
 
I'm so worried about what's happening with mRNA vaccines in the US 🤕. The Trump administration's decision to cut funding for 22 projects is a huge setback for the entire scientific community. It's not just a matter of losing millions of dollars, it's about losing momentum and momentum can be hard to get back 💪.

The irony is that the US government invested billions of dollars in mRNA research in the first place, so you'd think they'd want to see it through to completion 🤑. Instead, it feels like they're abandoning their own success story and letting other countries fill the void.

As a global community, we need to take action to support US researchers who are being forced out of the country due to this hostile environment 😔. The UK and EU need to come together and provide resources and funding to help these scientists continue their work.

It's not just about advancing mRNA research for its own sake – it's about protecting public health 🏥. Vaccines have been a game-changer in the fight against diseases, and we can't afford to let that progress stall.

We need to speak up and demand better from our governments 🗣️. The future of vaccination is at stake, and I truly believe that the world will be better off if we work together to advance mRNA research and development 🔬.
 
OMG u guys what r they thinkin with these policies 🤯?! cutting funding 4 mRNA research is like killin the golden goose 🐓💸 trumps administration is literally sabotagin their own success 🙄 & it's gonna affect not just american science but global health too 🌎🏥 those pharmaceutical companies might be makin a profit but its at the cost of human lives 💔 and thats not cool 😒
 
🤔 The US government's decision to cut funding for 22 projects in the field of mRNA vaccines is a huge setback 🚨. I mean, billions of dollars invested in research and now they're just gonna scrap it? It doesn't make sense 💸. And what about the science that's already been done on those vaccines? All that work was for nothing? 😔 The UK and EU need to step up and help out the US researchers who are being forced to flee 🚫. We can't have a situation where the global community is relying on one country's research for life-saving tech 🌎. And let's not forget, mRNA vaccines were hailed as one of the great scientific success stories of our age 💡! It's like they're taking two steps forward and three back 🤦‍♂️.
 
🤔 The Trump admin's decision to cut funding for mRNA vaccine projects in the US is a huge blow... I mean, it's like they're trying to sabotage their own success 🚫. Billionaires are investing billions in research and what do we get? Funding gets pulled left and right 💸. This isn't just about science; it's about public health 🤕. Vaccination rates in the US are already pretty sketchy, so this move is gonna make things way worse 📉.

I'm not sure why they're being so inflexible, though... I mean, mRNA vaccines have been a game-changer 💥. It's like they're trying to stifle innovation or something 🔒. The UK and EU need to step up and support the US researchers; we can't just let them fend for themselves 🤝.

The global community needs to take responsibility for advancing mRNA research 🌎... it's not just about the US; it's about making sure this life-saving tech is available to everyone 🌟.
 
🤯 Just heard about the US government cutting funding for 22 mRNA vaccine projects 🚫💸 This is a huge setback for science & public health! 🤕 We need to rally behind the researchers who are doing ground-breaking work 💡 and encourage other nations to step up & provide support 🌎💖 The pharmaceutical industry may have interests at stake, but the real victims here are US science & global progress 📉 Can't let Mr Trump's policies hold us back! 💪 We gotta keep pushing forward with mRNA research 👍
 
just saw this news and my brain is blown 🤯 22 projects cut in US funding? that's like cutting out half of all future mRNA vaccine development 🚨💉 stats show us that in 2020, the global mRNA market was projected to reach $6.4B by 2027 📈💸 but now it's going down? that's devastating for public health 🤕 especially with covid cases rising worldwide again 🌎 did we really need this? cutting funding on life-saving tech just to appease big pharma's interests is crazy 🤑 let's get some truth out there on the stats of mRNA vaccines - in 2023, over 80% of adults in the US got at least one dose 📊 that's a huge success story! 🎉
 
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