Trump praises scientists for developing AIDS vaccine ... that doesn't exist
Key Points
- President Donald Trump falsely suggested that scientists have developed a vaccine for AIDS, the late stage of HIV infection in which the virus badly damages the immune system.
- “They’ve come up with the AIDS vaccine,” Trump said during a press conference on police reform, referring to scientists.
- It’s possible Trump was referring to daily antiretroviral drugs, which have proved very effective in controlling HIV.
Trump praises scientists for developing AIDS vaccine that doesn'''t exist