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He drew attention when President Donald Trump left Walter Reed Hospital in a car to greet supporters who had gathered outside.
The president was treated for covid-19 in early October and was hospitalized. Although popular with fans outside of the hospital, many turned red after the trip.
– Anyone in the vehicle during the trip completely unnecessary exactly, must be quarantined for 14 days. They can get sick. They may die. For political theater. Commanding Trump to risk his life for a theater. This is insane, said Dr. James P. Phillips, a physician at Walter Reed Hospital.
– The irresponsibility is amazing
Phillips noted that the president’s car is not only bulletproof, it is also protected from chemical attack.
– The risk of covid-19 infection inside the car is as high as it can be, except during medical procedures. The irresponsibility is amazing. My thoughts are with the Secret Service, with whom he is forced to play.
The Secret Service agents in the car with Trump were wearing masks and other protective gear.
According to CNN, Phillips will be removed from office after speaking publicly against the president. The television station writes that he was removed from hospital hours after criticism and refers to a source.
– The irresponsibility is amazing
– Do not regret anything
In a Twitter message on Sunday, the doctor writes that he had had his last day of work at Walter Reed’s emergency department.
– I will miss the patients and my staff. They have been overwhelming support. I am honored to have worked there and look forward to new opportunities. I keep my statements and I do not regret anything, writes on Twitter.
CBS News also wrote in early December that the doctor would be removed from hospital hours for the new year, citing sources familiar with the situation. The hospital later denied that they had decided to remove Phillips.
Phillips, chief of disaster medicine at George Washington University, has worked at Walter Reed Hospital on a seemingly temporary contract.
According to CNN, he will continue his work at the university. The hospital itself has not commented on the case.
Defended the ride
Jason Miller, advisor to the presidential election campaign, defended the trip. He was pressured by CNN news anchor Ana Cabrera on whether it was ruthless on the part of the president to endanger Secret Service agents by driving in the car with a corona-infected patient.
Miller responded by saying that the president felt great yesterday and even better today, and that Trump “came by and waved in a very confident way.”
The advisor also emphasized that the trip was not a stunt.
“This was President Trump who showed people that he is grateful for the hospitality they have given him, the support they have,” said Miller, who also noted that the Secret Service takes good care of its agents and always takes extra precautions.
