I guess we all knew he was very petty. But, even for him, this is extreme....or is it ?
Today from The Daily Beast;In response to:
Trump Says He Told Pence to Ignore Governors in Hard-Hit Areas If They Are ‘Not Appreciative’
Hunter Woodall
The Daily BeastMarch 28, 2020, 7:40 AM EDT
Shortly after the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus pandemic reached 1,500 on Friday, President Donald Trump took to the podium at a White House press briefing and complained that certain state’s governors are not “appreciative” enough of the federal government’s help—so much so that he said he’d told Vice President Mike Pence, the leader of the coronavirus task force, to skip calling governors of some hard-hit areas.
Trump singled out the Democratic leaders of Washington and Michigan, noting that he had advised Pence not to call them as the healthcare crisis plagues their states and people fall sick and die.
“He calls all the governors,” Trump said. “I tell him, I mean, I’m a different type of person. I say Mike, don’t call the governor of Washington, you’re wasting your time with him. Don’t call the woman in Michigan.”
“If they don’t treat you right, I don’t call,” Trump said.
Michigan’s health department is reporting 3,657 COVID-19 cases and 92 deaths. In Washington, there have been 3,700 cases, according to the state, and 175 deaths.
“We have done a hell of a job,” Trump said. “The federal government has really stepped up.”
Trump’s message to governors was that he wants “them to be appreciative.”
The president’s comments Friday come as the coronavirus pandemic continues to shut down American life and states across the nation show a lack of uniformity on aggressive public health measures aimed at preventing the spread of the virus.
Earlier this week, Trump began to push on an Easter timeline to re-open the country, despite warnings that such a timeline was unwise. Even some Republican governors have pushed back. Despite his earlier emphasis on Easter, he hedged when asked about the topic Friday.
“I certainly want to get it open as soon as possible, I don’t want it to be long,” Trump said. “But we also want it to open safe, otherwise, what did we do?”
At the start of the coronavirus task force briefing Trump said the nation’s governors “have been very gracious, for the most part.”
“A couple that aren’t appreciative of the incredible job,” Trump said. “They have to do a better job themselves, that’s part of the problem.”
He continued to praise his administration’s work, while scorning Washington Gov. Jay Inslee as “a failed presidential candidate.”
“He leveled out at zero in the polls,” Trump said. “He’s constantly chirping and I guess complaining would be a nice way of saying it.”
He then jumped to attacking another Democratic governor, Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer.
“Michigan, all she does is, she has no idea what’s going on,” he said. “And all she does is say, ‘Oh, it’s the federal government’s fault.’ And we’ve taken such great care of Michigan.”
Trump Says He Told Pence to Ignore Governors in Hard-Hit Areas If They Are ‘Not Appreciative’
Hunter Woodall
The Daily BeastMarch 28, 2020, 7:40 AM EDT
Shortly after the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus pandemic reached 1,500 on Friday, President Donald Trump took to the podium at a White House press briefing and complained that certain state’s governors are not “appreciative” enough of the federal government’s help—so much so that he said he’d told Vice President Mike Pence, the leader of the coronavirus task force, to skip calling governors of some hard-hit areas.
Trump singled out the Democratic leaders of Washington and Michigan, noting that he had advised Pence not to call them as the healthcare crisis plagues their states and people fall sick and die.
“He calls all the governors,” Trump said. “I tell him, I mean, I’m a different type of person. I say Mike, don’t call the governor of Washington, you’re wasting your time with him. Don’t call the woman in Michigan.”
“If they don’t treat you right, I don’t call,” Trump said.
Michigan’s health department is reporting 3,657 COVID-19 cases and 92 deaths. In Washington, there have been 3,700 cases, according to the state, and 175 deaths.
“We have done a hell of a job,” Trump said. “The federal government has really stepped up.”
Trump’s message to governors was that he wants “them to be appreciative.”
The president’s comments Friday come as the coronavirus pandemic continues to shut down American life and states across the nation show a lack of uniformity on aggressive public health measures aimed at preventing the spread of the virus.
Earlier this week, Trump began to push on an Easter timeline to re-open the country, despite warnings that such a timeline was unwise. Even some Republican governors have pushed back. Despite his earlier emphasis on Easter, he hedged when asked about the topic Friday.
“I certainly want to get it open as soon as possible, I don’t want it to be long,” Trump said. “But we also want it to open safe, otherwise, what did we do?”
At the start of the coronavirus task force briefing Trump said the nation’s governors “have been very gracious, for the most part.”
“A couple that aren’t appreciative of the incredible job,” Trump said. “They have to do a better job themselves, that’s part of the problem.”
He continued to praise his administration’s work, while scorning Washington Gov. Jay Inslee as “a failed presidential candidate.”
“He leveled out at zero in the polls,” Trump said. “He’s constantly chirping and I guess complaining would be a nice way of saying it.”
He then jumped to attacking another Democratic governor, Michigan’s Gretchen Whitmer.
“Michigan, all she does is, she has no idea what’s going on,” he said. “And all she does is say, ‘Oh, it’s the federal government’s fault.’ And we’ve taken such great care of Michigan.”
In other News....2 hours ago from The Washington Post;
In response to:
Trump takes immediate step to try to curb new inspector general’s autonomy, as battle over stimulus oversight begins
By
Jeff Stein and
Devlin Barrett
March 28, 2020 at 5:44 p.m. EDT
Immediately after signing the historic $2 trillion coronavirus aid package, President Trump sought to curb oversight provisions in the bill by asserting presidential authority over a new inspector general’s office.
The move could presage a major battle between the White House and Capitol Hill as the Trump administration moves to implement the new law.
In a White House signing statement released Friday evening, Trump questioned the constitutionality of the law’s requirement that a new Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery notify Congress immediately if the administration “unreasonably” withholds information requested by investigators....
Trump takes immediate step to try to curb new inspector general’s autonomy, as battle over stimulus oversight begins
By
Jeff Stein and
Devlin Barrett
March 28, 2020 at 5:44 p.m. EDT
Immediately after signing the historic $2 trillion coronavirus aid package, President Trump sought to curb oversight provisions in the bill by asserting presidential authority over a new inspector general’s office.
The move could presage a major battle between the White House and Capitol Hill as the Trump administration moves to implement the new law.
In a White House signing statement released Friday evening, Trump questioned the constitutionality of the law’s requirement that a new Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery notify Congress immediately if the administration “unreasonably” withholds information requested by investigators....
Comments (21)
H - Still unhappy ?
However, as the most recent presidential election has clearly demonstrated,
not choosing the best candidate, or leaving it up only to others, can end up killing people.
My suggestion is to vote with one's conscience, before it's taken away from us.
New York currently has 53,000 hospital beds; it anticipates needing as many as 113,000 to cope with demand from COVID-19. The state has 3,000 ICU units; health officials say it needs at least 18,000, and possibly as many as 37,000.
That is important but before you get put in a bed you need to have a positive test result. Some get results in 45 min and some have to wait 10 days...10 days is too long, most likely they'd be dead before they got results back.
It shouldn't be which state throws the biggest fit gets the best tests and equipment.
He will cut anyone off if they don't obey his orders and challenge him.
No one should be surprise. He is who he is.
Vote people, VOTE.
h - Who said, that people were getting more items than they need because they are yelling the loudest ? The article indicated, that Trump instructed Pence not to even return calls to MI & WA, both of which
clearly NEED items. Trump wouldn't know, as he's not fielding the calls. Pence was put in charge of that,
because Trump clearly can't handle it. Since that is so, he should stay out it, unless Pence asks him for assistance. If Pence does ask Trump, he's a bigger idiot than I give him credit for. I mean, he's definitley got his negatives too. But, at least he's much better at budgets, money and math. While he doesn't have a good brain,
it's far better than Mr 6 bankruptcies and over 10,000 lies.
Lauchlin MacGregor
@lauch
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Mar 27
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@alx
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@realDonaldTrump
True leaders don't need praise. Good Presidents are remembered for their selfless service. You are neither.
reaggyqueen2
@reaggyqueen2
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Mar 27
Yes !!!!
Outspoken
@Out5p0ken
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Mar 27
Replying to
@alx
and
@realDonaldTrump
Governors have to flatter and praise Trump so the people of those states don’t die.
“Whitmer didn't say who has told vendors to stop sending medical supplies to the state, but strongly implied the order came from President Donald Trump's administration.”
Anything else negative, that you would like to bring up, happy one ?
people will know I'm always happy.
×In response to:
people will know I'm always happy.
Clearly, it isn't evident.
You clearly don't know how happy it makes me that you support fake news reports. They really need all the support they can get. Why listen or read half twisted news when all a person has to do is watch the full coverage.
It wouldn't. I quoted the important part. Besides, I didn't erase, or delete the rest of it.
People can read it above. Get a grip.
So if you don't think your too old to have a partner, then look around in your group of friends. She may be closer than you think.