Once again this morning, President Trump attacked CDC and public health experts who should guide our response to Covid-19, saying they “don’t know” what they are talking about.
The past six months have proven time and time again that it’s Donald Trump who doesn’t know what he’s talking about when it comes to Covid-19. He said the virus would disappear. He said that anyone who wants a test could get one. He said the virus was under control. When it comes to coronavirus, you can’t believe a word of what it says.
It is surprising that even after 140,000 Americans have died in the worst Covid-19 outbreak in the developed world, President Trump continues his offensive against the CDC and scientists like Dr. Fauci, instead of following his clear advice on the steps we must take to stop this. Viruses: from increasing evidence to bringing protective gear to heroes on the front lines.
But what is truly disturbing is that President Trump is not just attacking our top health experts – he is waving the white flag and actively undermining our ability to save lives and stop Covid-19 by shamefully trying to block additional new critical funds. for CDC, as well as for testing and tracing. Think again: In the midst of a pandemic that continues to worsen, President Trump is trying to keep money away from public health measures that we know will keep us and our families safe. He even attacked the value of the evidence again in the same interview, perpetuating a terrible streak of months.
Mr. President, your ignorance is not a virtue or a sign of your strength: it is undermining our response to this unprecedented crisis at all times and it is costing Americans their jobs and their lives.
It’s long overdue for President Trump to listen to someone other than himself on how to fight this virus, because after six consecutive months of mismanagement, he’s getting even more out of control. You can start right away by adopting the proposals that I have put forward for months, now that experts tell us they will help us stop this virus, save lives, and reopen our economy safely.
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