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Democratic governors of Minnesota, Washington and New York resist Donald Trump’s calls to ‘liberate’ their states and criticized the president for his encouragement to protesters who have circumvented the rules of social distancing and have taken to the streets to demand an end to closures.
Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz applauded Trump’s call to “liberate” the state on Friday, saying it “will probably take longer than a two-word tweet” to make sure he can reopen it entirely, after the protesters staged a demonstration against the blockade. outside his mansion.
Walz criticized Trump during a press conference on Friday after the president attempted to become the star of the ‘lockdown rebellion’ by tweeting ‘Free Minnesota’ on Friday when protesters wearing Trump 2020 paraphernalia descended on the official residence. from the governor.
This came after Washington Governor Jay Inslee launched a scathing condemnation of the president’s show of support for protesters and accused him of “fomenting domestic rebellion” in a Twitter thread on Friday.
New York’s Andrew Cuomo, who has consistently run into the president in recent weeks, also downloaded Trump on live television on Friday, mocking his demand for gratitude for federal aid and saying, ‘Thanks for doing his work’.
Cuomo followed up with another blow at his briefing on Saturday where he recited Lincoln’s famous quote: “A divided house cannot be sustained” and said “there is no time for politics.”
Democratic governors have increasingly clashed with Trump, particularly after his week of turmoil that saw him first proclaim ‘full authority’ to decide on the reopening of the country, then make a complete U-turn and say states’ take the decisions’.
The president attempted to become the star of the ‘lockdown rebellion’ by tweeting ‘FREE Minnesota’ as protesters carrying Trump 2020 paraphernalia descended on the governor’s official residence.
Walz said during the Friday briefing that he had tried to call Trump after his ‘Liberate Minnesota’ tweet on Friday, but the president did not return his call.
Walz said he called to ask Trump: ‘What are we doing differently to advance the return of as many people to the workforce without compromising the health of Minnesotans or providers?
He said the president had not responded to him, before digging that “it will probably take longer than a two-word tweet.”
Trump tweeted the two words on Friday in which he appeared to side with Republican protesters who are circumventing social distancing rules by gathering on the streets demanding that the state reopen, a day after the president said he would leave the decision to reopen states in the hands of individual governors.
Trump tweeted the two words on Friday in which he appeared to side with Republican protesters who are circumventing social distancing rules by meeting on the streets demanding that the state reopen, a day after he said he would leave the decision to reopen the states in the hands of the individual. governors
He then said that Michigan and Virginia, two more states under Democratic control, should also be released, adding in Virginia that the 2nd Amendment needed to be ‘saved’
The president followed with similar tweets for Michigan and Virginia in a show of support for largely Republican protesters against restrictions on staying home.
The three states that Trump highlighted have Democratic governors, and are potentially changing states in the 2020 elections.
Protesters began taking to the streets this week to demand that governors reconsider restrictions in several states after general orders to stay home closed businesses, disrupted lives and decimated the economy.
About 400 protesters arrived at Walz’s St. Paul residence in Minnesota on Thursday and Friday to demand an end to state orders to stay home.
Many of them wore ‘Make America Great Again’ hats, waved American flags, and held signs saying ‘We don’t consent’ and ‘Walz is the virus’, while ignoring the patterns of social distancing from the coronavirus and wearing no masks.
Walz criticized the actions of the protesters and urged them to social distance.
“If they protest staying home, they also protest the first responders,” he said.
Minnesota Democratic Governor Tim Walz (left) and Washington Governor Jay Inslee (right) criticized Trump on Friday for their encouragement to protesters who have taken to the streets to demand an end to state blockades.
Walz announced a new executive order Friday to relax some of Minnesota’s lockdown rules around outdoor recreation, but said it wasn’t safe to end the lockout entirely.
Starting Saturday morning, bait shops, outdoor shooting ranges, game farms, public and private parks and trails, golf courses, driving ranges, and marina services can be reopened.
Stores that sell outdoor equipment, camps, rental boats, and equipment rental companies should remain closed.
Residents must still follow the guidelines for social distancing and stay close to their homes when doing outdoor recreational activities.
“It is important for us to stay active and enjoy the outdoors while preventing the spread of COVID-19,” said Walz.
“This measure will allow Minnesotans to take advantage of more opportunities to get out, while doing their part to keep their neighbors healthy.”
Washington Governor Inslee, whose state had the first coronavirus case, first deaths, and first restrictions, launched a lengthy attack on Trump on Friday, calling his tweets “deranged ravings” and accusing him of risking violence.
The governor added that he was “frustrated too” because the state cannot fully reopen, but noted the number of coronavirus cases and deaths among Minnesotans.
As of Friday, there were 2,071 confirmed cases and 111 deaths statewide.
“I am also frustrated,” he said. “If we could open tomorrow we would.”
Washington Governor Inslee, whose state had the first coronavirus case, first deaths, and first restrictions, launched a lengthy attack on Trump on Friday, calling his tweets “ deranged ravings ” and accusing him of risking violence.
The Governor of Washington said: ‘The President’s statements this morning encourage illegal and dangerous acts.
‘It is putting millions of people in danger of contracting COVID-19. Their deranged ravings and calls for people to ‘liberate’ states could also lead to violence. ”
He called the tweets “fueling internal rebellion and spreading lies” and said they were in contrast to the “sensible” guidelines Trump had put forward on Thursday about reopening the economy.
Protesters began taking to the streets this week to demand that governors reconsider restrictions in several states after orders to stay home closed businesses, disrupted lives and decimated the economy.
About 400 protesters arrived at Walz’s St. Paul residence in Minnesota on Thursday and Friday demanding an end to the state’s order to stay home.
But he suggested that Trump was not the master of the plan and said: “Trump slowly read his script,” adding: “Less than 24 hours later, the president has gone off the rails. He does not quote scientists and doctors, but instead casts dangerous rhetoric and undemocratic. ”
And he warned: ‘Your words are likely to cause COVID-19 infections to increase in places where social distancing is working, and if infections are increasing in those places, that will further postpone the 14-day decline than your own guidance. says it is necessary before modifying any intervention.
It was New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s turn to strike another blow at Trump on Saturday when he channeled Abraham Lincoln saying “there is no time for politics” and urged the United States to join in its fight against the pandemic.
The love between the Governor of New York and the President has not been lost during the pandemic.
Speaking at his daily press conference, Cuomo did a series of lightly veiled digs at Trump, in which he recited Lincoln’s famous quote: “A divided house cannot stand.”
“The house also cannot stand up and face a situation as bad as we have seen it since World War II,” Cuomo said.
“That is why we are called the United States” and the key is “States”.
Cuomo reinforced his previous claims that he is not politically motivated and said that politics must be left out of the crisis.
After several weeks of confronting Donald Trump, Cuomo did another barely veiled dig at the president and his response to the pandemic, saying “there is no time for politics” as the Americans die.
‘In the midst of this, there is no time for politics. How does the situation get worse? If you politicize it, ” he said.
“I don’t have a political agenda and I’ve kept 100 miles from politics so people know.”
His comments come after criticizing the president on Friday, mocking his demand for gratitude for federal aid and saying, “Thank you for doing your job.”
Trump had turned to Twitter to accuse Cuomo of “complaining,” and suggested that Cuomo did not take advantage of federal aid.
“ We built you thousands of hospital beds that you didn’t need or use, ” Trump angered.
Cuomo responded in a lengthy monologue during his daily press conference on Friday: ‘Show gratitude. How do you ever want me to say thanks? I’m saying ‘thank you’ for doing your job. ‘
“This was your role as president, okay?” he said.
Do you want me to say thanks? Thank you for doing your job helping to fill Javits. [convention center] … Thank you for participating in a minimum of federal responsibility in a national crisis, which you know is a national crisis because you declared a federal emergency, ” Cuomo said, speaking as if he were going directly to the president.
Thanks again, Mr. President, for the javits. Thank you for the Comfort Ship of the US Navy. UU., Which by the way is only doing his job as president. It is not really “thank you” as if you had written a check yourself. But thanks for that, ‘he said.
Cuomo was referring to the USNS Comfort, which has taken care of a limited number of patients.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Friday that he hoped the president “would not fuel further protests” after the state has sparked some of the biggest protests by constituents complaining that orders to stay home have trampled on their freedom. .
On Wednesday, thousands of protesters appeared at the Michigan State Capitol in their vehicles to demonstrate against the Whitmer order, the strictest in the nation.
People participate in a protest by ‘Michiganders Against Excessive Quarantine’ at the Michigan State Capitol in Lansing, Michigan on Wednesday
Protesters stand in front of the Ohio Statehouse during the Ohio State Coronavirus Response Update Monday
Whitmer has banned residents from visiting their neighbors and has told large retailers to close the sections dedicated to home improvement products.
The protest, called Operation Gridlock, was devised by the Michigan Conservative Coalition and the Michigan Freedom Fund, which is linked to the family of Trump’s Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos.
He featured some of the elements of a Trump campaign rally, including the ‘lock it up’ chants and big Trump 2020 flags.
Some protesters also brought Confederate flags, despite Michigan being part of the Union during the Civil War.
Whitmer said he was sympathetic to residents’ concerns, but urged people to “be smart” as the United States continues to fight the deadly pandemic.
‘People feel very anxious, you know?’
“The last thing I want to do is have a second wave here, so we have to be really smart,” he said.
He also responded to another planned protest, which is supposed to take place next Wednesday.
“I fully respect the right of people to disagree and express disagreement with the decisions that I have made,” he said. “If people are going to come to town, I ask them to do so to stay safe and protect others.”
However, Whitmer said Friday morning that he hoped to be able to open up a part of Michigan’s economy before May 1, the day Trump has been promoting, as it marks the expiration of the ’30 days to curb the spread. ‘Federal guidelines.
“I hope to relax on May 1, but there are two weeks to go, and the information, data and our testing capacity are changing very quickly,” he said.
Several Republican governors have also refused to submit to pressure to rush to reopen their states, as the death toll in the United States from the pandemic continues to rise.
In Mississippi, Republican Governor Tate Reeves said it was too early for his state to reopen on Friday, but he told residents it would be just for another week as he relaxed some of the rules around nonessential business.
Reeves said the shelter-in-place order should continue for seven more days until April 27, saying “we have not yet arrived.”
The shelter-in-place order was due to end on Monday.
Clothing stores, flower shops, athletic stores, salons, and other nonessential businesses can now reopen for sidewalk sales or deliveries.
“We are relaxing the brakes on ‘nonessential’ businesses. I wanted to announce that we can all relax and reopen today, but we cannot. We are still in the eye of the storm, “Reeves said.
“We are going to allow direct sales, sidewalk sales, or delivery by ‘nonessential’ businesses.” Clothing stores, flower shops, or sporting goods can make safe sales. If a salon or other business wants to safely sell their surplus supplies to stay afloat, they can. Call ahead or order online, then pick it up safely.
‘We are heading towards the reopening. It’s coming soon.There’s light at the end of the tunnel, ” Reeves said.
‘Please stay strong. Please be ready. Use common sense. That’s the most important thing you can do. ‘
Mississippi has more than 3,000 confirmed cases and more than 120 coronavirus deaths.
So far, states have given a mixed response to loosening blockade rules, after Trump gave governors Thursday their roadmap for a gradual reopening of the devastated national economy.
The new triphasic guidelines aim to ease restrictions in areas with low coronavirus transmission, while maintaining the line in hardest hit places like New York.
Republican Mississippi Governor Reeves also said it was too early for his state to reopen on Friday, but he told residents it would be just one more week and he relaxed some of the rules on nonessential business.
Texas has become the first state to commit to a partial reopening beginning April 20, while Michigan, Wisconsin, and Idaho have voiced plans to reopen in some way before May 1 when federal guidelines for distancing expire. Social.
Some states, such as New York, have already pledged this week to extend the blockade measures at least until mid-May.
Seven states – Arkansas, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Wyoming – still have no orders to stay home for their residents.
About 95 percent of the country currently remains under some form of blockade in an attempt to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
This is where each state is with the current closure measures and plans moving forward:
Texas
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced plans on Friday to start reopening starting April 20, starting with public parks and ‘take-away’ retailers.
New guidelines:
Starting April 20: State parks will reopen. People must wear masks and masks and adhere to social distancing. People also cannot visit in groups of five or more
Beginning April 22: Hospitals can begin resuming surgeries that had been postponed by the coronavirus, but only if they do not decrease the hospital’s ability to treat COVID-19 and if the hospital reserves 25 percent of their beds for patients with COVID-19.
Starting April 24: Retailers can reopen, but only if they can deliver their products or services to people at home or in their cars to minimize contact.
Schools and universities will be closed for the rest of the year.
Previous guidelines that are still in effect:
Order to stay home still exists until April 30
Limit of 10 people in meetings
Air travelers flying to Texas from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Louisiana or Washington, or Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami must be quarantined for 14 days.
Limited bars and restaurants just to go
Alabama
Order to stay home until April 30
Limit of 10 people in meetings
Non-essential businesses closed to the public
Limited take-away restaurants and bars
Alaska
Indefinite order to stay home.
Limit of 10 people in meetings.
Non-core companies are limited to minimal operations or remote work.
Restaurants and bars limited to take-out only.
Travelers from other states must be quarantined for 14 days.
Arizona
Order to stay home until April 30
Limit of 10 people in meetings
Non-core companies are limited to minimal operations or remote work
Limited take-away restaurants and bars
Trump on Thursday offered governors a roadmap to recover from the economic pain of the coronavirus pandemic, presenting “a gradual and deliberate approach” to restoring normal activity in places that have strong evidence and are seeing a decline in cases of COVID-19
Arkansas
No home stay order statewide
10-person meeting limit – Does not apply to non-enclosed outdoor spaces or places of worship
Gym and entertainment venues closed, hotels and vacation rentals restricted to authorized guests.
Limited take-away restaurants and bars
California
Indefinite order to stay home
Meetings in a single room or forbidden place
Non-core companies are limited to minimal operations or remote work
Limited take-away restaurants and bars
Colorado
Order to stay home until April 26
Public and private meetings of any prohibited number with limited exceptions.
Non-essential business limited to minimal operations or remote work
Restaurants and bars just to go
Connecticut
Order to stay home until May 20
Five person limit on social gatherings, 50 person limit for religious services
Non-core companies must suspend all operations in person
Visitors from other states are strongly encouraged to self-quarantine
Limited bars and restaurants just to go
Delaware
Order to stay home until May 15
Limit of 10 people in meetings
Non-essential business limited to minimal operations or remote work
Out-of-state visitors who are not passing through must be quarantined for 14 days.
Limited bars and restaurants just to go
Florida
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis authorized the reopening of some beaches and parks beginning April 17 if it could be done safely.
Order to stay home until April 30
No social gatherings public spaces – with religious exemptions
Non-essential services closed to the public, but gun stores remain open
Visitors to COVID-19 hotspots, such as New York, must be quarantined for 14 days.
Limited bars and restaurants just to go
Georgia
Shelter in place order through April 30
Limit of 10 people in meetings
Non-essential business limited to minimal operations or remote work
Limited bars and restaurants just to go
Hawaii
Order to stay home until at least April 30
Limit of 10 people in meetings
Non-essential business limited to minimal operations or remote work
Visitors from other states must be quarantined for 14 days.
Limited bars and restaurants just to go
Idaho
Order to stay home until April 30
Banned non-essential meetings
Non-essential business limited to minimal operations or remote work
Limited bars and restaurants just to go
Illinois
Order to stay home until at least April 30
Limit of 10 people in meetings
Non-essential business limited to minimal operations or remote work
Limited bars and restaurants just to go
Indiana
Order to stay home until April 20, but likely to extend
Limit of 10 people in meetings
Non-essential business limited to minimal operations or remote work
Limited bars and restaurants just to go
Iowa
There is no order to stay home
Negocios no esenciales ordenados a cerrar hasta el 30 de abril
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Kansas
Orden de quedarse en casa hasta el 3 de mayo
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones: exención de funerales y servicios religiosos con distanciamiento social
Negocios no esenciales limitados a operaciones mínimas o trabajo remoto
Los residentes que viajaron a California, Florida, Nueva York o el estado de Washington después del 14 de marzo, o visitaron Illinois o Nueva Jersey después del 22 de marzo, deben someterse a cuarentena durante 14 días.
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Kentucky
No hay orden de quedarse en casa
Se prohíben las reuniones masivas, se permiten reuniones más pequeñas con distanciamiento social
Negocios no esenciales limitados a operaciones mínimas o trabajo remoto
Los visitantes de otros estados deben someterse a cuarentena durante 14 días.
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Luisiana
Orden de quedarse en casa hasta el 30 de abril
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones
Negocios no esenciales limitados a operaciones mínimas o trabajo remoto
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Maine
Orden ejecutiva ‘Manténgase saludable en casa’ hasta el 30 de abril
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones
Negocios no esenciales limitados a operaciones mínimas o trabajo remoto
Los visitantes de otros estados deben someterse a cuarentena durante 14 días.
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Maryland
Orden indefinida de quedarse en casa
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones
Negocios no esenciales limitados a operaciones mínimas o trabajo remoto
Los visitantes de otros estados deben someterse a cuarentena durante 14 días.
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Massachusetts
Negocios no esenciales cerrados hasta el 4 de mayo
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones
A los visitantes de fuera del estado se les recomienda permanecer en cuarentena durante 14 días.
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Michigan
Orden de quedarse en casa hasta el 30 de abril
Reuniones públicas prohibidas – con exenciones religiosas
Negocios no esenciales limitados a operaciones mínimas o trabajo remoto
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Minnesota
Orden de quedarse en casa hasta el 3 de mayo
Lugares de entretenimiento y espectáculos cerrados
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Misisipí
Orden de quedarse en casa hasta el 20 de abril
Escuelas cerradas hasta el final del semestre
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones
Negocios no esenciales limitados a operaciones mínimas o trabajo remoto
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Misuri
Orden de Stay Home Missouri hasta el 24 de abril
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones
Las empresas no esenciales deben imponer el distanciamiento social
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Montana
Orden de quedarse en casa hasta el 24 de abril
Se prohíben las reuniones sociales y recreativas no esenciales.
Negocios no esenciales limitados a operaciones mínimas o trabajo remoto
Los visitantes de otros estados deben someterse a cuarentena durante 14 días.
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Nebraska
No hay orden de quedarse en casa
Peluquerías, salones de tatuajes y clubes de striptease cerrados hasta el 31 de mayo.
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Nevada
Orden de quedarse en casa hasta el 30 de abril.
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones
Empresas recreativas, de entretenimiento y de cuidado personal cerradas, incluidos los casinos
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Nuevo Hampshire
Orden de quedarse en casa hasta el 4 de mayo
Límite de nueve personas en reuniones
Negocios no esenciales limitados a operaciones mínimas o trabajo remoto
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
New Jersey
Orden indefinida de quedarse en casa
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones
Las empresas minoristas no esenciales deben cerrar las instalaciones físicas. Los negocios recreativos y de entretenimiento también cerraron
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Nuevo Mexico
Orden de quedarse en casa hasta el 30 de abril
Límite de cinco personas en reuniones en una habitación individual
Las empresas no esenciales deben suspender todas las operaciones en persona
Los viajeros aéreos que lleguen deben auto-ponerse en cuarentena durante 14 días
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Nueva York
Orden de quedarse en casa hasta el 15 de mayo
Reuniones no esenciales prohibidas
Negocios no esenciales limitados a operaciones mínimas o trabajo remoto
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Se deben usar máscaras en situaciones donde no es posible el distanciamiento social
Carolina del Norte
Orden de quedarse en casa hasta el 29 de abril
Límite de 10 personas en reuniones
Negocios no esenciales limitados a operaciones mínimas o trabajo remoto
Bares y restaurantes limitados solo para llevar
Dakota del Norte
No hay orden de quedarse en casa
Escuelas, restaurantes, gimnasios, cines y salones cerrados.
No hay una directiva estatal sobre reuniones
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Ohio
Stay-at-home order through May 1
10 person limit on gatherings
Nonessential businesses limited to minimum operations or remote work
Visitors from out of state must self-quarantine for 14 days
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Oklahoma
‘Safer at Home’ order until April 30 for people over the age of 65 and other vulnerable residents
10 person limit on gatherings
Nonessential businesses must suspend services
Visitors arriving from New York, California, Louisiana and Washington must self-quarantine for 14 days
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Oregón
Indefinite stay-at-home order
25 person limit on gatherings
Nonessential businesses limited to minimum operations or remote work
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Pensilvania
Stay-at-home order through April 30
Gatherings prohibited
Nonessential businesses limited to minimum operations or remote work
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Rhode Island
Stay-at-home order through May 8
Five person limit on gatherings
Nonessential businesses limited to minimum operations or remote work
Visitors from out of state must self-quarantine for 14 days
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Carolina del Sur
‘State of Emergency’ executive order extended through at least April 27
Three person limit on gatherings
Nonessential businesses limited to minimum operations or remote work
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Dakota del Sur
No stay-at-home order
Unnecessary gatherings of 10 or more prohibited
Tennesse
Stay-at-home order through April 30
10 person limit on gatherings
Nonessential businesses limited to minimum operations or remote work
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Texas
Stay-at-home order through April 30
10 person limit on gatherings
Nonessential businesses limited to minimum operations or remote work
Air travelers flying to Texas from New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, California, Louisiana or Washington – or Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami – must self-quarantine for 14 days
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Utah
No stay-at-home order
10 person limit on gatherings
Businesses must minimize face-to-face contact with high-risk employees
Visitors from out of state must self-quarantine for 14 days
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Vermont
Stay-at-home order through May 15
10 person limit on gatherings
Nonessential businesses limited to minimum operations or remote work
Visitors from out of state must self-quarantine for 14 days
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Virginia
Stay-at-home order through June 10
Recreation and entertainment businesses closed through May 8
10 person limit on gatherings
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Washington
Stay-at-home order through May 4
All gatherings for social, spiritual and recreational purposes are prohibited
Nonessential businesses limited to minimum operations or remote work
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Virginia del Oeste
Indefinite stay-at-home order
Five-person limit on gatherings
Nonessential businesses limited to minimum operations or remote work
Visitors from coronavirus hotspots must self-quarantine for 14 days
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Wisconsin
‘Safer at Home’ order prohibits all nonessential travel until May 26
All public and private gatherings are prohibited with limited exceptions.
Nonessential businesses limited to minimum operations or remote work
Self-quarantine recommended for out-of-state visitors
Bars and restaurants limited to take-out only
Wyoming
No stay-at-home order – but social distancing restrictions through April 30
10 person limit on gatherings in a confined space
Restaurants and bars limited to take-out only
Anyone entering the state except for essential work must quarantine for 14 days
