Perhaps you’ve heard by now that there’s audio of Donald Trump admitting he knew the coronavirus was highly contagious, airborne, and “more deadly than even your strenuous flus” weeks before the pandemic had taken hold of the U.S. Not only that, but he knowingly and repeatedly played down its dangers to the public.
The comments were recorded by legendary journalist Bob Woodward for his new book “Rage.” Even more shocking is that Trump knew he was being recorded when he said it. The whole thing was on the record.
“This is deadly stuff,” Trump told Woodward, adding later, “I wanted to always play it down. I still like playing it down, because I don’t want to create a panic.”
Now, one might think that being caught on tape, by one of the most respected journalists of our time no less, would prevent a person from denying what they said. But this is Donald Trump we’re talking about. So of course the White House is saying that he didn’t really say what everyone heard him say.
How about we take this to the next level?
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This afternoon, press secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters that Trump “never lied” to the American public about COVID-19.
“At a time when you’re facing insurmountable challenges, it’s important to express confidence, it’s important to express calm,” McEnany lied, adding that he was only “expressing calm and his actions reflect that.”
Because if there’s one thing Donald J. Trump is known for, it’s his exceptionally calm demeanor in times of crisis.
McEnany also rejected claims that Trump intentionally misled the public on the virus then pivoted to boast about how he restricted travel from China in February, one month after the virus was already in the U.S.
Then she praised his imaginary efforts in delivering a safe vaccine by the end of the year. Oh, and at one point she said Trump’s comments were only “alleged,” even though they are on tape and everyone heard them with their own ears.
“This president has done an unprecedented job dealing with COVID,” McEnany insisted.
She’s right about that, at least. Trump has done an unprecedented job in making sure the United States is leading the world in new coronavirus cases and COVID-related deaths.
Watch. Or don’t.
Kangol2
So the vile, imbecilic disaster-clown Don the Con admitted on tape to his crimes of lying to the American people yet again, this time about one of the worst pandemics we’ve faced, and thereby causing countless unnecessary deaths.
Sadly, nothing will happen to this treasonous, corrupt sleazebag unless and until he’s voted out.
As for Woodward, he has blood in his hands too, since he concealed this information for months, as people died, to sell his book. He should be disgusted with himself and publicly apologize, at the very least.
michel_banen
So Trump admitted that he downplayed the corona virus because he “didn’t want to cause panic”. Okay, I get that. He also always boasts about how amazing he is because he sees himself as “a cheerleader for the people”. Okay, I get that too. But if both strategies no longer work or only work against you because people no longer take you seriously it’s time to try a new strategy. Like, you know, honesty….
Jack Meoff
“If you want to keep a secret, you must also hide it from yourself.” ….. double-plus-ungood :o(
Jack Meoff
“Who controls the past controls the future: who controls the present controls the past.”
Cam
Kayleigh McEnany takes money from the American tax payer, then lies to them. There should be a law against deliberate lying by a press secretary or spokesperson.
wikidBSTN
The entire Trump Administration gives new meaning to the term “bold face lie”.
jckfmsincty
She wears a necklace with a cross. She completes the stereotype of the evangelical, Trump Republican.