Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday described Operation Warp Speed, the 2020 federal effort to accelerate Covid-19 vaccine development and distribution, as “one of the greatest achievements ever in politics or in the military.” Speaking on 26 August, Trump said the initiative was conducted with near-military precision and claimed it received praise from leaders worldwide, “including [Russian President] Putin.” The remarks revive debate over the legacy of Operation Warp Speed, which funded drug makers and streamlined regulatory reviews, enabling the first vaccines to reach the public in less than a year. Trump maintains the program has not been fully credited for its contribution to ending the pandemic.