Simply not true. Watch this answer by Fauci as the definitive point of view on this subject.
https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1289543402040643584?s=21
In the case of the study referenced in the video, it was not randomized placebo controlled and Hydroxychloriquine was given in combination with a class of steroids that has been shown in randomized trials to reduce deaths.
For some reason, Republicans are the ones who dug in around this drug and keep trying again and again to justify their assertions that it’s effective. As Fauci said, when the data shows it’s effective in properly controlled trials, and it’s more effective with fewer risks than other drugs, then it should be used.
Don’t know why it’s so hard to understand that most aren’t looking for reasons not to use the drug.
It simply hasn’t passed the scientific muster. And it has been strange that Republicans consistently look to retroactively justify their rash rush to label it a shield and somehow rationalize their criminally negligent understanding and response to the scientific realities that killed so many unnecessary.
To those still doing this, it’s fair to say... you were wrong, it led to death and economic loss, stop the flawed thinking and rely on science for what therapies are actually effective. In the meantime, act by adopting best practices that have shown scientific effectiveness at controlling the virus.
It is not an anti-HCQ cohort “dug in” that’s causing people to die. Those who dug in around it DID!