Country music singer Trace Adkins is being pilloried on social media for attacking the skepticism of the COVID-19 vaccine.
During an appearance this weekend on comedian Bill Maher's podcast, COVID-19 and its vaccine came up as a topic.
The entire podcast can be heard below:
Initially Adkins, who unapologetically voted former President Donald Trump in 2020, revealed that his mother had contracted the virus three times.
“And she's 81,” he said. “The first time he got it it was pretty rough, but then the next two times it wasn't too bad. I guess he had built up a natural immunity.
He added that he also contracted the virus several times, despite being vaccinated.
It was at this point that Maher teasingly asked him if he believes in any conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 vaccine.
“So you didn't think the vaccine had a chip to track you?” asked the comedian.
Hear Adkins' response below:
Country Music Star Trace Adkins Bashes Vaccines Critics Tell Bill Maher: “I don't buy all that shit, you know? I'm like, 'Give me a vaccine for everything you got.' I'll take them. I don't have afraid of it.” pic.twitter.com/PV7yspFvfP
— Anthony Scott (@AnthonyScottTGP) January 21, 2024
“you know what” He said. “I don't buy all that shit, you know? I say, “Give me a shot for everything you've got.” I will bring them. I'm not afraid of that. I don't think they are trying to put something in the vaccines to control us.”
The remarks have since gone viral, prompting a backlash from COVID-19 vaccine skeptics who were offended by the way he had voiced his blind support for the new vaccine.
Critics have also mocked him for contracting the virus multiple times despite being vaccinated.
Here's a small sample of the reaction:
It's clearly not the brightest crayon in the box.
— Lil Olady (@AmericaFirstFL2) January 21, 2024
It's sad that you believe in a vaccine that has killed or permanently damaged people.
— DjluvsAmerica (@DjluvsAmerica2) January 21, 2024
Between him and his mom they have had Covid SIX times, yes Trace this vaccine really works
— kiwitrump (@kiwitrump) January 21, 2024
It looks smart. But it's your body @TraceAdkins. Fill it with poison if you want. Just don't ask me
— Freedom is cool (@freedomiscool70) January 21, 2024
He just wants to kiss the *** of Hollywood so he can get another role with his terrible acting
— BEBT (@BEBT242884651) January 21, 2024
This is why celebrities need to learn to shut up and act. We want nothing more from them. Their ignorance of Vax's injuries and their platform is dangerous
— Brian Batie (@Brian_300zx) January 21, 2024
Adkins, Wounded Warrior spokesperson, runs TV commercials asking for donations to support vets/troops.
While I applaud this effort, I wonder if Trace would be willing to do ads to support active duty troops who had their careers destroyed for refusing the “vaccine”?
— Golden❄️JudyYoung ✝️ (@ForeverSooner) January 21, 2024
However, Maher also faced some backlash for the straw man he had composed. The fact is that only a few people believe that the COVID-19 vaccine contains a chip inside it.
Conversely, many people are seriously concerned about the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, which has been linked to myocarditis, among other dangerous conditions.
Yet Maher conveniently chose to ignore legitimate anti-vaccine arguments in favor of a conspiratorial, fringe one.
Critics were not happy:
Most vaccine skeptics were concerned about side effects, not that they thought a tracking chip was being inserted. straw man
— GrokKing (@GrokKing77) January 21, 2024
Maher is a tool as always, just straight to the chip tracking jumping over the CDC's own information documenting the increased risk of myocarditis.
— chris000 (@chris0054624639) January 21, 2024
Well, as Trace sang “It's not a thought thing, right brain, left brain…” (no brain) I'm a little surprised at his ignorance. Of course, Maher brings up the stupid “chip” theory.
— David Nyles Kennedy (@david_nyles) January 21, 2024
What exactly is the “stupid 'chip' theory”?
“Among the conspiracy theories circulating about the coronavirus pandemic, one claim is that Covid-19 vaccines contain microchips that the government or global elites like Bill Gates would use to track citizens,” he said. CNBC.
But unlike the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine, this theory is a figment of people's imaginations.
“This is not possible in terms of the size that would be required for this microchip,” Dr. Matt Laurens, a pediatric infectious disease specialist at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, told CNBC.
“Second, that microchip would have to have a power source associated with it, and in addition, that power source would have to transmit a signal through at least an inch of muscle, fat, and skin to a remote device, which again, it just doesn't make sense,” he added.
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