Gold, who founded the anti-COVID-19 containment group America’s Frontline Doctors and promoted the unproven drug hydroxychloroquine as a treatment for COVID-19, pleaded guilty in March to entering or remaining in a prohibited building or premises during the storming of the Capitol. He was sentenced to 60 days in jail and ordered to pay a $9,500 fine. Gohmert said in a statement that Gold is a “patriot” and an “American hero.” “After her name and reputation were disgracefully dragged through the mud, the DOJ of the Biden administration threw her in jail for peacefully entering the US Capitol on January 6 and delivering a speech,” Gohmert said. “Dr. Gold is the definition of what a political prisoner looks like—something I never thought I would see here in the United States of America.” He said Gold gave the world “life-saving” early treatment options for COVID-19 that “undoubtedly” saved many lives. GOP lawmakers warn 9/11 survivor health care program faces ‘imminent funding shortfall’ Chipotle ends ‘hack’ that allowed customers to order $3 burritos Multiple studies and fact-checks throughout the COVID-19 pandemic have concluded that hydroxychloroquine does not make a difference in protecting people from the virus. “History will not look kindly on those who prosecuted—and prosecuted—doctors who spoke out against the lockdown, mask and vaccine mandates for COVID,” Gohmert said. Gohmert said in July 2020, after contracting COVID-19, that he would take hydroxychloroquine as treatment.
