In a conference call today. the @VP discusses the impact of the Coronavirus crisis on the African American community. At noon, he convenes daily meeting of the Coronavirus Task Force and then takes part in the 1pm/ET press briefing.
Trump remains resolute in not using the Defense Production Act (DPA) to facilitate national testing. His attempt to invoke some “states rights” decentralized reason to have state-level testing is simply a corporate profit-grab. Trump remains committed to trying to restart the US economy despite the possibility of a second wave of COVID-19 contagion.
A Wall Street firm told wealthy investors it could get them returns of up to 175% by exploiting U.S. programs meant to help those hurt by the coronavirus https://t.co/og80tvKfTo
Donald Trump’s own allies are urging him to give up his daily coronavirus briefings and let the adults in the room manage this global health emergency.
According to The New York Times, “Aides and allies increasingly believe the president’s daily briefings are hurting him more than helping, and are urging him to let his medical experts take center stage.”
The Times reports that GOP lawmakers and White House officials are telling Trump to cut down on his “error-filled appearances” and get to work preparing for the “looming recession.”