President Donald Trump said Thursday morning on Twitter that he cannot understand why some states are requesting such large shipments of medical equipment and supplies and also suggested that the motive might be an attempt to play “politics” as thousands of American lay near death in hospitals across the country.
Under fire for failing to provide basic personal protective equipment such as gowns, masks, and gloves to doctors and nurses caring for those suffering from coronavirus, the president posted this on his Twitter feed:
Massive amounts of medical supplies, even hospitals and medical centers, are being delivered directly to states and hospitals by the Federal Government. Some have insatiable appetites & are never satisfied (politics?). Remember, we are a backup for them. The complainers should…
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 2, 2020
….have been stocked up and ready long before this crisis hit. Other states are thrilled with the job we have done. Sending many Ventilators today, with thousands being built. 51 large cargo planes coming in with medical supplies. Prefer sending directly to hospitals.
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 2, 2020
While that kind of crap may sell great with the MAGA faithful, it’s totally unpresidential and disgusting, as others on social media quickly let Trump know in no uncertain terms:
Nero Fiddled. You golfed. Sit down Bubbles.
— Jeremy Newberger (@jeremynewberger) April 2, 2020
“insatiable appetite” is just an incredible phrase.
those states with their insatiable appetite for life! don’t they know that death is our master?!
— b-boy bouiebaisse (@jbouie) April 2, 2020
You sent equipment to China on Monday rather than New York or Detroit or Boston. Why is that? Politics? Incompetence? Confusion? Check all that apply.
— Bill Shapiro (@Bill_Shapiro) April 2, 2020
9.9-plus million people out of work, 200,000-plus people are going to die, and this vainglorious peacock is melting down on twitter because people aren’t praising him enough. it really makes you proud to be an American
— Jeff Tiedrich (@itsJeffTiedrich) April 2, 2020
Youre a MONSTER pic.twitter.com/rcxyG3Rp6g
— HippieChick (@kathy_markovich) April 2, 2020
Jared Kushner
In charge of the pandemicWell of course
It’s all academicMake a buck
On our healthWe get sick
Increase your wealthIt doesn’t matter
If you lieYou’ll get rich
While we die— Charlie (@CharlieViggiano) April 2, 2020
How many ventilators is “many”?
Answer: Not nearly enough. pic.twitter.com/gCy6Y4w5mV
— Kel Varnsen (@_Kel_Varnsen_) April 2, 2020
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