Jim Haslam: Covid Origins and Coronavirus Genetic Engineering — #77

The video begins with an introduction to the interview with Jim Haslam, who has written a book on COVID origins and delved extensively into the topic.

Discussion on the strong evidence suggesting that the US had the capabilities to construct viruses de novo in the laboratory prior to 2019.

Exploration of whether the virus responsible for COVID-19 was bioengineered or leaked from a lab, discussing the technical possibilities and capabilities at the time of the pandemic's outbreak.

Explanation of the current capabilities in 2024-2025 to engineer genetic viruses and the need for scrutiny and policies around such technologies.

Detailed analysis of the DEFUSE grant proposal, its association with the origin of COVID, and the plans to modify and produce viruses as discussed by Jim and the interviewer.

Delving into the research activities involving inoculating bats discussed in the DEFUSE proposal, including the objectives and details of the bat vaccine program.

Explanation of Ralph Baric's expertise in genetic engineering, particularly in coronaviruses, and his notable achievements in virus manipulation and research.

Focus on Danielle Anderson's role in the DEFUSE proposal, her involvement, and contributions to the activities related to virus modification and engineering.

Discussion on the importance and implications of furin cleavage sites in virus engineering, referencing specific amino acid sequences and research around them.

Updates on the progress of the DARPA DEFUSE project, including the collaboration between researchers, funding details, and research activities conducted in Wuhan and other locations.

Revelation of the discovery and upload of RaTG13 genome by Shi Zhengli, sparking conversations and investigations into the origins and similarities with SARS-CoV-2.

The speaker discusses the signals and embargoes related to the events in Wuhan, pointing out the significance of these actions in the context of the pandemic.

Details about the RaTG13 virus, its relation to SARS CoV 2, and the controversy surrounding their similarities and differences are presented.

The discussion delves into the embargoed samples from Laos BANAL-52 and the funding sources such as DOD for research activities.

A deep dive into the events of the February 1st teleconference involving key figures like Kristian Anderson, Fauci, and others discussing the origins and engineering of SARS CoV 2.

The significance of genomic alignment and the furin cleavage site in understanding the origins and characteristics of SARS CoV 2 are explained.

Insights into Kristian Anderson's testimony, involvement in discussions about the virus's engineering, and interactions with Fauci and others are provided.

Exploration of the experiments involving live bats, the failed bat colony initiative, and related laboratory work are discussed.

Details about research conducted at the Rocky Mountain Lab, potential experimentation on transmissible vaccines, and connections to the pandemic are highlighted.

Discusses the process of subpoenaing people and the charades that can be maintained for years, referencing the acquisition of emails from Rocky Mountain Lab.

Highlights the smoking gun email that implicates Egyptian responsibility for a certain event, involving Tony Schountz and the transmission of infected bats.

Describes the experiment involving infected bats and a negative control sample, revealing the high contagiousness of the situation and the use of animal vaccines.

Emphasizes the importance of publishing results from experiments with bats, specifically calling for transparency and sharing of data for further understanding.

Explains the process of aerosolizing the agent for transmission studies, involving targeted temperatures and phenotypes in the upper respiratory tract of animals.

Discusses the selection of virus variants that can be transmitted through the air, focusing on natural mutability and variations in the virus.