Congresswoman Defends Doctor Facing 35 Years in Prison
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is asking the Justice Department to drop all charges against a Utah doctor who faces decades in prison for his actions during the COVID pandemic. The Georgia Republican made her plea on social media Tuesday as the doctor’s trial began.
Dr. Kirk Moore, a plastic surgeon from Salt Lake City, is charged with serious federal crimes. He allegedly destroyed over $28 million worth of government COVID vaccines. He also gave fake vaccination cards to patients. Most shocking to many, he injected children with saline solution instead of vaccines when their parents asked him to.
The feds say Moore broke the law by defrauding the United States. He faces up to 35 years behind bars if convicted.
Greene Says Doctor is a Hero
Greene sees things very differently. She posted on X (formerly Twitter) that she is “writing a letter to the DOJ asking all charges be dropped against Dr. Kirk Moore.”
“This man is a hero, not a criminal,” Greene wrote. She called Moore “a brave doctor, who is a veteran by the way.”
The congresswoman argued that Moore was “helping people avoid tyrannical vaccine mandates under Democrats.” She blamed the charges on Biden’s Justice Department, not Trump’s.
Greene made strong claims about the COVID vaccines themselves. “The Covid vaccine kills and injures people,” she wrote. She also claimed the vaccines “do not stop the spread of COVID and are proven to cause life-threatening myocarditis, miscarriages, strokes, blood clots, and many other issues.”
I am writing a letter to the DOJ asking all charges be dropped against Dr. Kirk Moore. who is facing thirty five years in federal prison for destroying thousands of vials of COVID-19 vaccine, giving his patients vaccine cards without taking the shots, and injecting saline into… pic.twitter.com/vFbMKLAfeq
— Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (@RepMTG) July 8, 2025
Why This Matters to Conservatives
This case hits at the heart of what many conservatives care about most – limited government and personal freedom. During the pandemic, many felt the government overstepped its bounds with vaccine mandates. They worried about federal agencies having too much power over personal medical choices.
For conservatives who believe in individual liberty, Moore’s case represents a bigger fight. They see it as government punishing someone who stood up to what they view as unconstitutional mandates.
Greene connected this to broader concerns about Big Pharma and government spending. She claimed “Big Pharma was given billions of taxpayer’s dollars for experimental covid vaccines” that were then “forced on Americans, our military, and our children against their will.”
Many conservatives also worry about the VAERS reporting system. Greene pointed to “millions of reports on the VAERS system of deaths and vaccine injuries for the COVID vaccine that still have never been investigated.”
Support for Moore Growing
Moore isn’t fighting this battle alone. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended him earlier this year. “Dr. Moore deserves a medal for his courage and his commitment to healing!” Kennedy posted on X in April.
Dozens of people, including Republican lawmakers and Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz, came out to the courthouse Monday to show their support for Moore.
Moore seemed grateful for the support. “It just warms my heart to see you guys here, thank you,” he said before entering the courthouse.
What Happens Next
Moore’s trial is now underway. It’s expected to last 15 days. The case is being heard by U.S. District Judge Howard Nielson, who was appointed by Trump.
The timing is interesting. While the charges were filed under Biden’s Justice Department, Trump’s new DOJ officials are now prosecuting the case. This puts the new administration in a tough spot with supporters like Greene calling for the charges to be dropped.
Utah has been rolling back COVID restrictions. The state banned vaccine passports in government buildings and colleges back in 2021. This shows how the political winds have shifted since the pandemic.
What Conservatives Can Do
For conservatives who support Moore, there are several ways to make their voices heard. They can contact their representatives to express support for dropping the charges. They can also reach out to the Justice Department directly.
Some are already taking action. Greene’s letter to the DOJ is just the beginning. Other conservative lawmakers may follow her lead.
Conservatives can also support organizations that defend medical freedom and fight government overreach. These groups often provide legal help to doctors and others who challenge federal mandates.
The case also highlights why conservatives need to stay engaged in local and state politics. States like Utah that pushed back on federal mandates gave people more options during the pandemic.
This case will likely become a test for the new Trump administration. Will they continue prosecuting someone that many of their supporters see as a hero? Or will they find a way to resolve this that satisfies both sides?
The outcome could set the tone for how the new administration handles other cases involving COVID-era policies. It’s a decision that will be watched closely by conservatives across the country.
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