Death Rate from Coronavirus is down tenfold!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 8, 2020
Donald Trump on Twitter.
Coronavirus deaths nationwide are down from the high of 2700 on May 6. But they are up to 902 on July 7. "Up" as in "rising." Maybe he thinks deaths are down "tenfold" in New York City? Because he seems to think that's the entire country, except for one NASCAR racetrack.
Oh, this is where he got it:
“COVID-19 (China Virus) Death Rate PLUNGES From Peak In U.S.” A Tenfold Decrease In Mortality. The Washington Times @WashTimes Valerie Richardson. We have the lowest Mortality Rate in the World. The Fake News should be reporting these most important of facts, but they don’t!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 7, 2020
He's quoting the Washington Times quoting his own press secretary:
“The president is not downplaying the severity of the virus,” Ms. McEnany said at a press briefing. “What the president is noting is that at the height of this pandemic we were at 2,500 deaths per day. We are now at a place where on July 4 there were 254. That’s a tenfold decrease in mortality.”
Well, maybe it was down to 254 on July 4 (Narrator: the number of cases on July 4 was reported to be 273), but it was up to 902 by July 7 (Google is your friend). 60 of those cases, or about 15%, were in Texas alone, a new record for one day in the state. The national death toll is, sadly, rising.
Yesterday, the US had its highest death toll in a month with near 1,000 dead.— Angry Staffer (@AngrierWHStaff) July 8, 2020
Several states — including hotspots Arizona and Texas — had their worst days of the pandemic.
It’s just getting started. https://t.co/5Gnh6SHois
So, the President is downplaying the severity of the virus.
I disagree with @CDCgov on their very tough & expensive guidelines for opening schools. While they want them open, they are asking schools to do very impractical things. I will be meeting with them!!!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 8, 2020
Believe me, at this point nobody in school administration gives a shit what you or the CDC have to say. School administrators have been working since March trying to decide when and how to reopen. Guidelines from the CDC barely enter into it at this point. In Texas the TEA told schools to try to separate children's desks by 6 feet. Maybe if they held on class in the school gym, and no where else, that could work. Don't know what they do about the other students, but at least 30 could be socially distanced for the day. The CDC guidelines are no better than that, and that Trump wants to weaken them proves Trump doesn't care a whit about school children.
That's the way to woo suburban women voters, Trump!
And after four years, does he still not understand how government funding works?
In Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and many other countries, SCHOOLS ARE OPEN WITH NO PROBLEMS. The Dems think it would be bad for them politically if U.S. schools open before the November Election, but is important for the children & families. May cut off funding if not open!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 8, 2020
Assuming he could "cut off funding," any funding he could affect would be future funds, as current funds have already been allocated. Again, a brilliant idea for campaigning for re-election, and a completely toothless threat if he isn't re-elected. The funds he threatens could easily be reinstated by Biden, and nobody would notice the difference.
Economy and Jobs are growing MUCH faster than anyone (except me!) expected. Job growth is biggest in history. China Virus Mortality Rate is among the LOWEST of any country. Shaping up for a good third quarter, and a great next year! NASDAQ at new record high, 401k’s way up!!!!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 8, 2020
What color is the sky on his planet?
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