The U.S. intelligence community remains split over the origins of COVID-19, according to a declassified report released Friday. After a 90-day investigation ordered by President Joe Biden, agencies couldn’t agree on whether the virus jumped from animals to humans or leaked from a lab — fueling a debate that’s become as much about geopolitics as science.
The Blame Game Continues
While the report criticizes China for “lack of transparency,” it confirms Chinese officials had no prior knowledge of the virus before late 2019. China has repeatedly invited WHO experts to collaborate on tracing efforts, urging the U.S. to “stop politicizing the issue.”
Science vs. Speculation
Three key takeaways from the intel showdown:
🔬 One agency believes with “low confidence” the virus spread naturally (think: animal markets)
🧪 Another argues with “moderate confidence” for a lab accident
🚫 All agree it wasn’t a bioweapon or genetically engineered
This contradicts Trump-era claims pushed by figures like Mike Pompeo, who once floated wild conspiracy theories about China creating the virus.
WHO Weighs In
A March 2021 WHO-China joint study found lab leak theories “extremely unlikely,” favoring natural transmission through animals. But U.S. agencies say more data is needed — especially from early COVID cases in Wuhan.
For now, the mystery persists, proving that even spies can’t outsmart a virus. 🕵️♂️💡
