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| Trump says he takes 'no responsibility' for coronavirus failures as he declares national emergency – live | |
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| Declaring emergency allows easier flow of federal aid – follow for live updates | Declaring emergency allows easier flow of federal aid – follow for live updates |
| Earlier today Vermont senator Bernie Sanders, the favorite candidate of grassroots progressives in the 2020 Democratic primary, delivered his own speech on Coronavirus. | |
| Before the hourlong press conference Trump held Friday afternoon, Sanders spoke in Vermont: | |
| And then Sanders pivoted to his signature issue, healthcare. He argued that the crisis is a reason the country needs to adopt Medicare for All. | |
| Here is the unsettling moment Trump hit out at PBS’ Yamiche Alcindor, after she asked him about his closure of the White House’s pandemic response team in 2018: | |
| During his press conference in the White House Rose Garden, Trump has said that he doesn’t “take responsibility at all” for the delays in testing for coronavirus. You can watch the moment here: | |
| Here’s how some viewers have been responding: | |
| Multiple times during this press conference Trump has been asked about the Brazilian official who met the president and tested positive for Coronavirus. | |
| He was asked if he was offering different advice to Americans than he’s practicing himself. | |
| “I think they have to listen to their doctors and they shouldn’t be jumping to get the test unless they have it,” Trump said. | |
| In response to a followup question Trump said he would “probably” be tested “very soon.” | |
| Asked how long the national emergency would go on for, Trump did not give a specific answer. | Asked how long the national emergency would go on for, Trump did not give a specific answer. |
| “I hope not long,” Trump said. But, he added, “it gives us the power it needs to get rid of the virus.” | “I hope not long,” Trump said. But, he added, “it gives us the power it needs to get rid of the virus.” |
| He also said that the Trump administration is in touch with other countries dealing with the Coronavirus. | He also said that the Trump administration is in touch with other countries dealing with the Coronavirus. |
| “They’re calling us and asking for advice. They’re calling for advice from the people behind me,” Trump said. | “They’re calling us and asking for advice. They’re calling for advice from the people behind me,” Trump said. |
| Here’s quite an awkward moment from Trump’s speech that has been spotted and shared by one viewer | Here’s quite an awkward moment from Trump’s speech that has been spotted and shared by one viewer |
| The spread of the Coronavirus has not been lost on Trump, his team, and the businesspeople at this press conference. At one point vice president Mike Pence said “The truth is, we now have coronavirus cases in 46 of the American states.” | The spread of the Coronavirus has not been lost on Trump, his team, and the businesspeople at this press conference. At one point vice president Mike Pence said “The truth is, we now have coronavirus cases in 46 of the American states.” |
| The Guardian has a regularly updated map tracking the spread of Coronavirus cases across the country. See it here. | The Guardian has a regularly updated map tracking the spread of Coronavirus cases across the country. See it here. |
| It’s important to note that Trump, during a question and answer session following his remarks, was asked whether he or his staff were taking any precautions to make sure they get tests for Coronavirus. Trump stressed repeatedly that he and his staff did not have any exposure. | It’s important to note that Trump, during a question and answer session following his remarks, was asked whether he or his staff were taking any precautions to make sure they get tests for Coronavirus. Trump stressed repeatedly that he and his staff did not have any exposure. |
| “I don’t know if I’ve had any exposure but I don’t have any symptoms,” Trump said. | |
| Back at the podium, Trump stressed the importance of local governments to stay consistent in their steps to fight coronavirus. A number of governors around the country have issued bans of large gatherings at varying levels. | Back at the podium, Trump stressed the importance of local governments to stay consistent in their steps to fight coronavirus. A number of governors around the country have issued bans of large gatherings at varying levels. |
| “We must take all precautions and be responsible for the actions we take,” Trump said. | “We must take all precautions and be responsible for the actions we take,” Trump said. |
| Then Trump made a small tangent to note all the major sporting events that have been postponed, canceled, or dramatically scaled back to prevent transmission of the virus. | Then Trump made a small tangent to note all the major sporting events that have been postponed, canceled, or dramatically scaled back to prevent transmission of the virus. |
| “It’s incredible with what’s happened to the sports of the world,” Trump said. “They’ve done a great service.” | “It’s incredible with what’s happened to the sports of the world,” Trump said. “They’ve done a great service.” |
| Trump continued: “We can learn and we will turn a corner on this virus. Some of these doctors say it will wash through, it will flow through. Interesting terms. And very accurate. In a number of weeks I think you will find it’s a very accurate term.” | Trump continued: “We can learn and we will turn a corner on this virus. Some of these doctors say it will wash through, it will flow through. Interesting terms. And very accurate. In a number of weeks I think you will find it’s a very accurate term.” |
| Meanwhile, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, the top Democratic senator in Congress, released a statement welcoming Trump’s invocation of the Stafford Act. His response, blasted out before Trump’s presser ended, is below: | Meanwhile, Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, the top Democratic senator in Congress, released a statement welcoming Trump’s invocation of the Stafford Act. His response, blasted out before Trump’s presser ended, is below: |
| Trump’s national emergency declaration is already coming under heavy criticism, and not just because he was about 30 minutes late to deliver it. | Trump’s national emergency declaration is already coming under heavy criticism, and not just because he was about 30 minutes late to deliver it. |
| First of all, his decision to announce it by saying “national emergency, two very big words” hasn’t gone unnoticed. | First of all, his decision to announce it by saying “national emergency, two very big words” hasn’t gone unnoticed. |
| His delivery has also been questioned, as well as his strange aside on Google: | His delivery has also been questioned, as well as his strange aside on Google: |
| And then there was his decision to shake hands with members of his team: | And then there was his decision to shake hands with members of his team: |
| There are still questions over Trump’s status at the moment, as he has recently came into contact with at least one person who has tested positive for coronavirus. | There are still questions over Trump’s status at the moment, as he has recently came into contact with at least one person who has tested positive for coronavirus. |
| Trump moved on to introducing representatives from partner organizations working with the White House to combat the coronavirus. They include representatives from Walmart, Walgreens, LHC Group and Signify Health. | Trump moved on to introducing representatives from partner organizations working with the White House to combat the coronavirus. They include representatives from Walmart, Walgreens, LHC Group and Signify Health. |
| Most of the business people gave brief remarks about how eager their respective companies are to help. | Most of the business people gave brief remarks about how eager their respective companies are to help. |
| Trump then said as part of the Coronavirus response “we’ll be changing a lot of the rules and regulations for [the] future”. | Trump then said as part of the Coronavirus response “we’ll be changing a lot of the rules and regulations for [the] future”. |
| “I guess that’ll continue to an extent but we hope it never happens but we’ll be changing a lot of the wholes and speculations,” Trump said. | “I guess that’ll continue to an extent but we hope it never happens but we’ll be changing a lot of the wholes and speculations,” Trump said. |
| Trump added: “I’ve waived interest on all student loans held by government agencies.” | Trump added: “I’ve waived interest on all student loans held by government agencies.” |
| The president said he instructed the secretary of energy, Dan Brouillette, to buy “large quantities” of gasoline “in the US strategic reserve”. | The president said he instructed the secretary of energy, Dan Brouillette, to buy “large quantities” of gasoline “in the US strategic reserve”. |
| Dr. Deborah Birx took a few minutes to explain a new Coronavirus website for texting. She held up a chart to explain how the website would work (C-SPAN’s Craig Caplan snapped a picture). | Dr. Deborah Birx took a few minutes to explain a new Coronavirus website for texting. She held up a chart to explain how the website would work (C-SPAN’s Craig Caplan snapped a picture). |
| Trump in his remarks said that as part of the national emergency declaration, “the action I am taking will open up $50 billion.” | Trump in his remarks said that as part of the national emergency declaration, “the action I am taking will open up $50 billion.” |
| Trump, flanked by aides including vice-president Mike Pence and Dr. Deborah Birx, also said the move will waive a number of other requirements meant to benefit doctors and fight the Coronavirus pandemic. | Trump, flanked by aides including vice-president Mike Pence and Dr. Deborah Birx, also said the move will waive a number of other requirements meant to benefit doctors and fight the Coronavirus pandemic. |
| There’s been an ongoing concern about the availability of tests for the Coronavirus. Trump said his team expected “half a million additional tests will be available early next week.” | There’s been an ongoing concern about the availability of tests for the Coronavirus. Trump said his team expected “half a million additional tests will be available early next week.” |
| “Which will bring probably 1.4 million tests next week and five million in a month,” Trump said. “Our overriding goal is to stop the spread of the virus.” | “Which will bring probably 1.4 million tests next week and five million in a month,” Trump said. “Our overriding goal is to stop the spread of the virus.” |
| Donald Trump on Friday afternoon declared a national emergency to address the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. | Donald Trump on Friday afternoon declared a national emergency to address the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic. |
| The declaration, made from the White House Rose Garden during a press conference, comes as the Trump administration grapples with the ongoing outbreak. | The declaration, made from the White House Rose Garden during a press conference, comes as the Trump administration grapples with the ongoing outbreak. |
| Donald Trump is late to this press conference where he’s expected to declare a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. | Donald Trump is late to this press conference where he’s expected to declare a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
| The tardiness is unlikely to allay ongoing tensions among the American public about the federal government’s plans for fighting the Coronavirus. | The tardiness is unlikely to allay ongoing tensions among the American public about the federal government’s plans for fighting the Coronavirus. |
| Daniel Strauss taking over the blog here for a bit. | Daniel Strauss taking over the blog here for a bit. |
| Over in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster. The Dallas Morning News has more: | Over in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott has declared a state of disaster. The Dallas Morning News has more: |