It’s not every day you get to witness a disgraced former government official publicly make a fool of themselves, but that’s exactly what Francis Collins, the former NIH Director, did when he showed up at an anti-Trump “science” rally at the Lincoln Memorial. For a man who has been at the center of some of the most controversial issues during the pandemic—including lying about the COVID lab leak theory, pushing gain-of-function research, and censoring any debate about COVID restrictions—his attempt at singing his way into relevance is laughable at best.
Collins, who led the NIH during the most turbulent times of the COVID-19 crisis, is now using music as his latest tactic to gain attention. While he performs for an anti-Trump crowd, it’s hard to ignore the irony. His position on COVID policies was not only wrong, but dangerous, and now he’s trying to cover it up with a song? It seems like he's desperate to salvage a reputation that should have been shattered years ago.
While Collins tries to paint himself as a hero of science, the real protest singer we should be talking about is Five Times August. Unlike Collins, who has spent his time pushing narratives that cost lives and silenced dissenting voices, Five Times August has been using his music to fight for truth, freedom, and the right to speak out against government overreach.
If Collins is the poster child for the failed bureaucratic system, then Five Times August is the antithesis: a true protest singer who stands up for what’s right, even when it’s unpopular. He’s not out there with flashy songs to hide his mistakes—he’s writing songs that matter, songs that call out corruption, lies, and the real enemies of free thought.
Francis Collins may try to win over the crowd with his fake image, but we know better. This man is no hero, no scientist worth our respect. The real voice of protest in today’s world? That’s Five Times August—the one we should all be listening to. Collins’ antics at the rally are a distraction, but Five Times August’s music speaks volumes. It's time we put our focus where it belongs.
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