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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Alex Lang and David Keppler

CIA backs COVID lab leak theory - but admits ‘low confidence’ in its own findings on pandemic’s start

A bombshell new report from the CIA says the agency is now backing the COVID-19 “lab leak” theory - but admits “low confidence” in the finding.

The distinction was made in a report released Saturday after being declassified by President Donald Trump. New CIA director John Ratcliffe released the reprot.

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