NEW: The HHS division reeling from vaccine chief ouster got another surprise Thursday: a team leader arrested for bringing a gun to work. https://t.co/YaH7PI67PM— Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) April 24, 2020
Friday, April 24, 2020
NEW: The HHS division reeling from vaccine chief ouster got another surprise Thursday: a team leader arrested for bringing a gun to work.
@realDonaldTrump's supporters' unwavering trust in him will lead to more chaos, confusion, and illness. In a crisis, we need leadership to steer the country toward clarity, unity, and healing—not sow more discord, hate, and division.#COVID #CountryOverParty
📺 @realDonaldTrump's supporters' unwavering trust in him will lead to more chaos, confusion, and illness.— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) April 24, 2020
In a crisis, we need leadership to steer the country toward clarity, unity, and healing—not sow more discord, hate, and division.#COVID #CountryOverParty pic.twitter.com/G5LiIIPfIb
Trump owes tens of millions to the Bank of China — and the loan is due soon. "The debt includes $211 million from the state-owned Bank of China — its first loan of this kind in the U.S."
Q: Why has @realDonaldTrump been so soft on China?— Jennifer Granholm (@JenGranholm) April 24, 2020
A: Trump owes tens of millions to the Bank of China — and the loan is due soon
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"The debt includes $211 million from the state-owned Bank of China — its first loan of this kind in the U.S."https://t.co/O9iux0ZmmV
“It is hard to imagine how we could have a successful election without a functional USPS.” Important piece from @rickhasen about why fighting for our democracy means fighting to #SaveTheUSPS.
“It is hard to imagine how we could have a successful election without a functional USPS.”— Vanita Gupta (@vanitaguptaCR) April 14, 2020
Important piece from @rickhasen about why fighting for our democracy means fighting to #SaveTheUSPS. https://t.co/sf6G8X3ktp
More than 50,000 Americans have died of coronavirus. The necessary isolation covid-19 imposes has robbed the bereaved of proper goodbyes. This is how they lived — and what was lost when they died
More than 50,000 Americans have died of coronavirus.— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 24, 2020
The necessary isolation covid-19 imposes has robbed the bereaved of proper goodbyes. This is how they lived — and what was lost when they died. https://t.co/unhOh2OovQ
Healthcare workers say hospitals still aren’t providing them with adequate equipment to protect against the novel coronavirus, nearly six weeks after the pandemic was declared a national emergency. So they’ve started suing.
Healthcare workers say hospitals still aren’t providing them with adequate equipment to protect against the novel coronavirus, nearly six weeks after the pandemic was declared a national emergency. So they’ve started suing. https://t.co/Jt5lJQ6hq5— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) April 24, 2020
Stephen Miller told WH supporters in a private call this week that Trump’s new executive order curbing immigration will usher in broader long-term changes he has advocated for years, even though the 60-day measures were publicly characterized as a “pause”
Stephen Miller told WH supporters in a private call this week that Trump’s new executive order curbing immigration will usher in broader long-term changes he has advocated for years, even though the 60-day measures were publicly characterized as a “pause” https://t.co/ONce3FXejj— Natasha Bertrand (@NatashaBertrand) April 24, 2020
This. Is. The. Story. Fuck the Lysol distractions. Pay attention to the story. This is what he’s trying to cover up. Focus!
This. Is. The. Story. Fuck the Lysol distractions. Pay attention to the story. This is what he’s trying to cover up. Focus! https://t.co/lP6xhuZNpw— MadDogPAC (@maddogpac) April 24, 2020
Don’t be fooled: the plan to privatize the @USPS is nothing less than a plan to enrich a small number of private sector entities at the public’s expense. Don’t fall for the spin. Post Offices are fundamentally American.
Don’t be fooled: the plan to privatize the @USPS is nothing less than a plan to enrich a small number of private sector entities at the public’s expense.— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) April 24, 2020
Don’t fall for the spin. Post Offices are fundamentally American. https://t.co/2pboRoLlBK
Who gets told to “go bankrupt”: -“Blue” states -The firefighters, police, schools and healthcare workers that we fund Who doesn’t get told to “go bankrupt”: -Large corporations -Oil companies -Chain restaurants -Airlines
Who gets told to “go bankrupt”:— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) April 24, 2020
-“Blue” states
-The firefighters, police, schools and healthcare workers that we fund
Who doesn’t get told to “go bankrupt”:
-Large corporations
-Oil companies
-Chain restaurants
-Airlines
The Navy did the right thing by recommending Captain Brett Crozier be reinstated to command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Secretary @EsperDoD should now do the right thing by accepting the recommendation.
The Navy did the right thing by recommending Captain Brett Crozier be reinstated to command of the USS Theodore Roosevelt. Secretary @EsperDoD should now do the right thing by accepting the recommendation. https://t.co/N3PTADX7PR— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) April 24, 2020
This defense might work if no one on the planet knew what sarcasm was.
Nope, this makes it somehow worse.
This defense might work if no one on the planet knew what sarcasm was. https://t.co/R1VDNmKUVQ— Brian Tyler Cohen (@briantylercohen) April 24, 2020
Well this explains some things. Trump owes tens of millions to the Bank of China — and the loan is due soon
Well this explains some things.— Claire McCaskill (@clairecmc) April 24, 2020
Trump owes tens of millions to the Bank of China — and the loan is due soon - POLITICO https://t.co/AKK4WHpui8
Trump is faithful only to his $. He can never faithfully execute the duties of the presidency.
Trump is faithful only to his $.— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) April 24, 2020
He can never faithfully execute the duties of the presidency. https://t.co/YM4VGeLTfT
Top news stories: FDA warning against overuse of hydroxychloroquine, which can cause heart abnormalities. Makers of bleach warning people not to inject it. This is the result of electing a snake oil salesman as president.
Top news stories: FDA warning against overuse of hydroxychloroquine, which can cause heart abnormalities. Makers of bleach warning people not to inject it. This is the result of electing a snake oil salesman as president. https://t.co/KM6jWdXlcl— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) April 24, 2020
If one doesn't recognize the corruption, one needs to open one's eyes wider. Likely, they are talking about you getting taxed more, you dying for the sake of the economy and you going bankrupt because you get sick
If one doesn't recognize the corruption, one needs to open one's eyes wider. Likely, they are talking about you getting taxed more, you dying for the sake of the economy and you going bankrupt because you get sick. #trumppencevirus https://t.co/ffHnEXauiq— Chip Cathey (@Lawyer_Realtor) April 24, 2020
Claiming an average of 44 lives each day, coronavirus has now become the leading cause of death in Los Angeles County, Health Director Barbara Ferrer said.
Claiming an average of 44 lives each day, coronavirus has now become the leading cause of death in Los Angeles County, Health Director Barbara Ferrer said. https://t.co/AtqPifXxPa— CNN (@CNN) April 24, 2020
BBC News - Coronavirus: Twin sisters Katy and Emma Davis 'die with Covid-19'
BBC News - Coronavirus: Twin sisters Katy and Emma Davis 'die with Covid-19' https://t.co/sFTSf1qBtZ— Daniel Sandford (@BBCDanielS) April 24, 2020
The most outrageous thing about what Trump said yesterday is what Dr Birx didn't say about it. She had a duty to warn Americans that what they just heard was insane.
The most outrageous thing about what Trump said yesterday is what Dr Birx didn't say about it. She had a duty to warn Americans that what they just heard was insane. https://t.co/66fXHXqcmp— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) April 24, 2020
Hillary Clinton: "Please don't poison yourself because Donald Trump thinks it could be a good idea"
Hillary Clinton: "Please don't poison yourself because Donald Trump thinks it could be a good idea" https://t.co/HM9ADN2h6b pic.twitter.com/FF9u3ZQVME— The Hill (@thehill) April 24, 2020
Damn experts: "The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on Friday against using hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug that President Trump has touted, to treat coronavirus outside of a hospital or drug trial."
Damn experts: "The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning on Friday against using hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malaria drug that President Trump has touted, to treat coronavirus outside of a hospital or drug trial."— Harry Litman (@harrylitman) April 24, 2020
How many people did the five-time Bankrupt hotel manager harm today because he told them to take poison? At what point can we stop having him on TV to cause harm? Are networks liable for not proving adequate warnings?
How many people did the five-time Bankrupt hotel manager harm today because he told them to take poison? At what point can we stop having him on TV to cause harm? Are networks liable for not proving adequate warnings? @MSNBC @CNN @CBSNews @FoxNews @WhiteHouse @PressSec https://t.co/4EhYHRlPlO— Tim Hogan (@TimInHonolulu) April 24, 2020
I think we need to issue a ‘big correction’ for the 2016 election. You know, the one in which Putin helped Trump win by cheating, and the GOP gladly went along.
I think we need to issue a ‘big correction’ for the 2016 election. You know, the one in which Putin helped Trump win by cheating, and the GOP gladly went along. @realDonaldTrump https://t.co/vqviN0EITq— NoelCaslerComedy (@CaslerNoel) April 24, 2020
More than 100 years ago, the Ottoman Turks murdered 1.5 million Armenian men, women and children. Each year, we commemorate their memory on April 24. And this year will be the first since the Congress officially recognized the Armenian Genocide. We will never again be silenced.
More than 100 years ago, the Ottoman Turks murdered 1.5 million Armenian men, women and children.— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) April 24, 2020
Each year, we commemorate their memory on April 24. And this year will be the first since the Congress officially recognized the Armenian Genocide.
We will never again be silenced. pic.twitter.com/2wgYAwRyJp
Kentuckians deserve a Senator who gives a damn about them. My statement on @senatemajldr’s remarks urging state and local governments to go bankrupt:
Kentuckians deserve a Senator who gives a damn about them.— Rep. John Yarmuth (@RepJohnYarmuth) April 24, 2020
My statement on @senatemajldr’s remarks urging state and local governments to go bankrupt: https://t.co/As9cHdIenx pic.twitter.com/fCFKedOSwR
Trump is an effeminate jackass. Anyone thinking he's a "manly" man has some serious daddy issues.
Trump is an effeminate jackass. Anyone thinking he's a "manly" man has some serious daddy issues.#TrumpShitShow https://t.co/XdEuf5VNgi— Rep Richard Dangler (@RDangler) April 23, 2020
So if one person follows his advice and then dies, is Trump held responsible? Or, still above the law?
So if one person follows his advice and then dies, is Trump held responsible? Or, still above the law? https://t.co/vJpSE3Lfk1— blmohr (@blmohr) April 24, 2020
It's not just Trump that is emitting the happy talk, it's @VP too
It's not just Trump that is emitting the happy talk, it's @VP too https://t.co/YDIY3z6LOD— David Frum (@davidfrum) April 24, 2020
This is a masterpiece.
This is a masterpiece. pic.twitter.com/9QZ4PWMWGW— Public Citizen (@Public_Citizen) April 24, 2020
Once again, @realDonaldTrump. Stop. Playing. Doctor. On. Television. People are going to get hurt
Once again, @realDonaldTrump.— Sherrod Brown (@SenSherrodBrown) April 24, 2020
Stop. Playing. Doctor. On. Television.
People are going to get hurt. https://t.co/pFrAFWA3w1
Pence says U.S. coronavirus outbreak could be over by May 25
...but it won't be duh.
Pence says U.S. coronavirus outbreak could be over by May 25 https://t.co/T1Aunm1UyN— Bloomberg (@business) April 24, 2020
Weird how a guy who couldn't make money selling steaks, booze, and gambling to Americans also isn't very sharp on infectious disease medical research.
Weird how a guy who couldn't make money selling steaks, booze, and gambling to Americans also isn't very sharp on infectious disease medical research. https://t.co/I6bTFoFWlV— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) April 24, 2020
Scotland’s clinical director has reminded the public that disinfectant is “for surfaces, not for bodies” after Donald Trump faced international condemnation for comments which suggested it could be injected into those suffering from coronavirus.
Scotland’s clinical director has reminded the public that disinfectant is “for surfaces, not for bodies” after Donald Trump faced international condemnation for comments which suggested it could be injected into those suffering from coronavirus. https://t.co/9lBsO9UuQL— The Scotsman (@TheScotsman) April 24, 2020
Amazon Scooped Up Data From Its Own Sellers to Launch Competing Products
This is a big deal https://t.co/dXUVOU0jYH— Betsy Woodruff Swan (@woodruffbets) April 24, 2020
On the network that touted the drug's "Lazarus effect" on the sick, Geraldo Rivera calls it "horrifying" that "hydroxychloroquine has been absolutely politicized."
On the network that touted the drug's "Lazarus effect" on the sick, Geraldo Rivera calls it "horrifying" that "hydroxychloroquine has been absolutely politicized." pic.twitter.com/LeYFFlhfQw— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) April 24, 2020
Hi Twitter friends could you please retweet this and ask others to retweet as well — we want the word to get out that there are some hosts and (of course the WH) who may been endangering lives from the beginning. Please show this!
Hi Twitter friends could you please retweet this and ask others to retweet as well — we want the word to get out that there are some hosts and (of course the WH) who may been endangering lives from the beginning. Please show this! pic.twitter.com/FjGxYbPzdk— Mika Brzezinski (@morningmika) April 24, 2020
The president is said to be hate-watching MSNBC and bingeing on junk food in his pandemic isolation at the White House
The president is said to be hate-watching MSNBC and bingeing on junk food in his pandemic isolation at the White House https://t.co/dORtAKiOUJ— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) April 24, 2020
I been in the house for 41 straight days just so this motherfucker can stand there and tell people to drink bleach
I been in the house for 41 straight days just so this motherfucker can stand there and tell people to drink bleach— Eric Haywood (@EricHaywood) April 23, 2020
"Somewhere in Trump’s America tonight, someone is thinking about an off-label use of a household disinfectant," writes @therickwilson. "Trump, like many cult leaders, understands the power his words will have over the minds and actions of his followers."
"Somewhere in Trump’s America tonight, someone is thinking about an off-label use of a household disinfectant," writes @therickwilson.— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) April 24, 2020
"Trump, like many cult leaders, understands the power his words will have over the minds and actions of his followers."https://t.co/09ryE55ZJq
If the president’s musing about how his constituents might ingest or inject household cleaning chemicals doesn’t prompt tv news executives to re-evaluate the propriety of instantly amplifying his every word live, nothing will.
If the president’s musing about how his constituents might ingest or inject household cleaning chemicals doesn’t prompt tv news executives to re-evaluate the propriety of instantly amplifying his every word live, nothing will.— southpaw (@nycsouthpaw) April 24, 2020
Emerging evidence shows warm, humid weather could aid coronavirus containment this summer
Emerging evidence shows warm, humid weather could aid coronavirus containment this summer https://t.co/h91s0f26Ap— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 23, 2020
Church donations have plunged because of the coronavirus. Some churches won’t survive.
Church donations have plunged because of the coronavirus. Some churches won’t survive. https://t.co/hZeCPwg0J4— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 24, 2020
"Under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body through injection, ingestion or any other route," a Lysol spokesman says.
"Under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body through injection, ingestion or any other route," a Lysol spokesman says. https://t.co/OdF2ZKAntm— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 24, 2020
A 100-year-old WWII veteran dies of covid-19 a century after the flu pandemic killed his twin brothe
A 100-year-old WWII veteran dies of covid-19 a century after the flu pandemic killed his twin brother https://t.co/27DEAO9AV4— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 24, 2020
all I'm saying is that President Email Lady wouldn't be telling us to drink bleach
all I'm saying is that President Email Lady wouldn't be telling us to drink bleach— Jeff Tiedrich (@itsJeffTiedrich) April 24, 2020
U.S. food banks run short on staples as hunger soars
U.S. food banks run short on staples as hunger soars https://t.co/u5SeETkGPt pic.twitter.com/UzQRyh1cgq— Reuters (@Reuters) April 24, 2020
Analysis: Misunderstanding the math, Trump embraced a coronavirus death toll we’ll soon surpass
Analysis: Misunderstanding the math, Trump embraced a coronavirus death toll we’ll soon surpass https://t.co/Fwl3dso9Ia— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 23, 2020
The president's financial dealings with the state-owned Bank of China are complicating his attacks on Joe Biden
The president's financial dealings with the state-owned Bank of China are complicating his attacks on Joe Biden https://t.co/OYxkGp2uPh— POLITICO (@politico) April 24, 2020
Photos: Coronavirus Lockdown Protests
Photos: Coronavirus Lockdown Protests https://t.co/TwNzAVqGMv— Karen Anderson (@karen3678) April 24, 2020
Rep. Anna Eshoo plans to call in Dr. Rick Bright to testify before the House's Health subcommittee as she reviews the circumstances of his removal. "I think the American people deserve to hear Dr. Bright's story."
Rep. Anna Eshoo plans to call in Dr. Rick Bright to testify before the House's Health subcommittee as she reviews the circumstances of his removal.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 24, 2020
"I think the American people deserve to hear Dr. Bright's story." https://t.co/HLlOxvfg3N
Times of crisis often bring out our best. There are so many stories of good happening around the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a minute to read a few:
Times of crisis often bring out our best. There are so many stories of good happening around the world amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Take a minute to read a few: https://t.co/sbiSVrBXhW— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 23, 2020
Donald Trump reportedly owes the state-owned Bank of China tens of millions of dollars, and his payment is said to be due in 2022
Donald Trump reportedly owes the state-owned Bank of China tens of millions of dollars, and his payment is said to be due in 2022 https://t.co/G03wDlnyt4— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) April 24, 2020
One country, one system: The week that China shredded its promise on Hong Kong
One country, one system: The week that China shredded its promise on Hong Kong https://t.co/2JVew83lT1— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 24, 2020
Worth repeating. The Presidents top puppets propped up to parrot his dangerous deadly messaging.
Worth repeating. The Presidents top puppets propped up to parrot his dangerous deadly messaging. pic.twitter.com/FjGxYbPzdk— Mika Brzezinski (@morningmika) April 24, 2020
The commandant of the Marine Corps has banned the public display of the Confederate battle flag, saying it has the “power to inflame feelings of division." "I cannot have that division inside our Corps," he added.
The commandant of the Marine Corps has banned the public display of the Confederate battle flag, saying it has the “power to inflame feelings of division."— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 23, 2020
"I cannot have that division inside our Corps," he added. https://t.co/CA01vvgiqc
The chances that @realDonaldTrump has an idea to cure #Covid_19 that works better than those of the best & brightest doctors & scientists: 0%. The chances that Trump causes one of his supporters to harm himself/herself: higher than 0%. Do not inject yourself with disinfectant.
The chances that @realDonaldTrump has an idea to cure #Covid_19 that works better than those of the best & brightest doctors & scientists: 0%.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) April 23, 2020
The chances that Trump causes one of his supporters to harm himself/herself: higher than 0%.
Do not inject yourself with disinfectant. https://t.co/mkCWt6ows0
Indiana state health department sends in "strike team" after 146 workers test positive at one meat processing plant in Logansport, IN. Tyson will temporarily close the plant.
Indiana state health department sends in "strike team" after 146 workers test positive at one meat processing plant in Logansport, IN. Tyson will temporarily close the plant.— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) April 23, 2020
https://t.co/NMa98IFI76
How does an isolated and vulnerable UK government say "No" to an American president who requests bailout money for his troubled enterprises?
How does an isolated and vulnerable UK government say "No" to an American president who requests bailout money for his troubled enterprises?— David Frum (@davidfrum) April 23, 2020
I know this is a dark time for so many people, just know that we will get through this. We will emerge from this crisis stronger than ever before
I know this is a dark time for so many people, just know that we will get through this. We will emerge from this crisis stronger than ever before. pic.twitter.com/42QY9zGvkk— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 24, 2020
Dr. Rick Bright's lawyers said in a statement that they would be filing whistleblower complaints with the HHS IG and the Office of Special Counsel, and accused the Trump administration of making making "demonstrably false statements" about their client.
Dr. Rick Bright's lawyers said in a statement that they would be filing whistleblower complaints with the HHS IG and the Office of Special Counsel, and accused the Trump administration of making making "demonstrably false statements" about their client. https://t.co/PfLqWIPiIw— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 23, 2020
Doctors report an uptick in a surprising coronavirus complication in ICU patients: dangerous blood clots
Doctors report an uptick in a surprising coronavirus complication in ICU patients: dangerous blood clots. https://t.co/khrL6XGayO— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 24, 2020
Lysol and Dettol maker Reckitt Benckiser says that “under no circumstance” should its disinfectant products be administered into the human body, through injection, ingestion or any other route
Lysol and Dettol maker Reckitt Benckiser says that “under no circumstance” should its disinfectant products be administered into the human body, through injection, ingestion or any other route https://t.co/ivpOq8oyDJ— Bloomberg (@business) April 24, 2020
Biden’s strength with older voters could threaten Trump’s electoral path in 2020
Biden’s strength with older voters could threaten Trump’s electoral path in 2020 https://t.co/x2ma2gBHbK— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 24, 2020
How to medical
It’s 4:43 in the morning and I’m laughing out loud https://t.co/ICcsYSn0ok— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) April 24, 2020
Sean Hannity: “They’re scaring the living hell out of people, and I see it as, like, ‘Oh, let’s bludgeon Trump again with this new hoax.”
Sean Hannity: “They’re scaring the living hell out of people, and I see it as, like, ‘Oh, let’s bludgeon Trump again with this new hoax.” https://t.co/xNsbdZxAVI— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) April 24, 2020
"I'm sure in the end the mob in the media, well they will be advancing their new conspiracy theory and their newest hoax.” ~Sean Hannity, March 9th 50,000 Americans have died of the Coronavirus since.
"I'm sure in the end the mob in the media, well they will be advancing their new conspiracy theory and their newest hoax.”— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) April 24, 2020
~Sean Hannity, March 9th
50,000 Americans have died of the Coronavirus since.
Disinfectant Donald
Disinfectant Donald— MichaelRapaport (@MichaelRapaport) April 24, 2020
aka
Dikc Stain Donald,
You First Fkco! #YouFirstFucko #disinfectant
Pandemic Proof @iamrapaport is herehttps://t.co/Q8XeE6KyIf pic.twitter.com/LHdOsghujx
President Trump is lashing out @PhilipRucker and calling him fake news after Rucker asks questions about Trump urging Bill Bryan of DHS to look into "light and heat to cure" the coronavirus. Rucker said people aren't tuning into WH briefings to hear "rumors" but "guidance."
President Trump is lashing out @PhilipRucker and calling him fake news after Rucker asks questions about Trump urging Bill Bryan of DHS to look into "light and heat to cure" the coronavirus.— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) April 23, 2020
Rucker said people aren't tuning into WH briefings to hear "rumors" but "guidance."
I know this is a dark time for so many people, just know that we will get through this. We will emerge from this crisis stronger than ever before.
I know this is a dark time for so many people, just know that we will get through this. We will emerge from this crisis stronger than ever before. pic.twitter.com/42QY9zGvkk— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 24, 2020
Dr. Rick Bright's lawyers said in a statement that they would be filing whistleblower complaints with the HHS IG and the Office of Special Counsel, and accused the Trump administration of making making "demonstrably false statements" about their client.
Dr. Rick Bright's lawyers said in a statement that they would be filing whistleblower complaints with the HHS IG and the Office of Special Counsel, and accused the Trump administration of making making "demonstrably false statements" about their client. https://t.co/PfLqWIPiIw— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 23, 2020
I can't believe I have to say this, but don't drink industrial alcohol or bleach. Hundreds in Iran died of this after reading in viral, false social media posts that it cured coronavirus.
I can't believe I have to say this, but don't drink industrial alcohol or bleach.— Ben Collins (@oneunderscore__) April 23, 2020
Hundreds in Iran died of this after reading in viral, false social media posts that it cured coronavirus. https://t.co/GQZLvHZihk
A day in the life of Donald Trump: Starts watching TV at 5am, rolls into the Oval Office at 12p, doesn’t prepare for his daily Covid-19 press conferences, watches his performance on TV afterwards, eats dinner, and then watches more TV before going to bed.
A day in the life of Donald Trump: Starts watching TV at 5am, rolls into the Oval Office at 12p, doesn’t prepare for his daily Covid-19 press conferences, watches his performance on TV afterwards, eats dinner, and then watches more TV before going to bed. https://t.co/mSSD2OCFcv— Karim Sadjadpour (@ksadjadpour) April 24, 2020
50,000 dead in the pandemic and Trump has not even ordered flags lowered in their honor. My new column:
50,000 dead in the pandemic and Trump has not even ordered flags lowered in their honor.— Susan Glasser (@sbg1) April 24, 2020
My new column: https://t.co/Fu9e8TNq6t
very smart people are saying the cure for coronavirus is having access to trump's tax returns and the unredacted Mueller Report. they say it very strongly and powerfully.
very smart people are saying the cure for coronavirus is having access to trump's tax returns and the unredacted Mueller Report.— ᑕᕼᑌᑎK (@chunkled) April 24, 2020
they say it very strongly and powerfully. pic.twitter.com/orAlPvn8dx
Let’s do this. “Eshoo said she also wants to call HHS Sec Alex Azar and Bob Kadlec, the asst sec for preparedness & response, to testify before her panel.” h
Let’s do this.— blmohr (@blmohr) April 24, 2020
“Eshoo said she also wants to call HHS Sec Alex Azar and Bob Kadlec, the asst sec for preparedness & response, to testify before her panel.” https://t.co/rxMPEYynDt
Trump again accuses Doctors and Nurses of stealing masks and selling them on the black market.
Trump again accuses Doctors and Nurses of stealing masks and selling them on the black market.— Joe Lockhart (@joelockhart) April 23, 2020
President Trump appears to be openly mulling coronavirus treatments that could cause people to poison themselves, and has a record of deflecting from the reality of the virus to peddle optimism that may not be matched by facts
President Trump appears to be openly mulling coronavirus treatments that could cause people to poison themselves, and has a record of deflecting from the reality of the virus to peddle optimism that may not be matched by facts | Analysis by @stcollinson https://t.co/a5FgYufSLI— CNN (@CNN) April 24, 2020
“Confined to the WH, Trump is isolated from the supporters, visitors, travel & golf that once entertained him...He is tested weekly, as is VP Pence, for Covid-19...”
“Confined to the WH, Trump is isolated from the supporters, visitors, travel & golf that once entertained him...He is tested weekly, as is VP Pence, for Covid-19...” https://t.co/ifh1Li7GHq— blmohr (@blmohr) April 24, 2020
The U.S. government has doled out roughly $881 billion in aid over the last month. Here's where it went
The U.S. government has doled out roughly $881 billion in aid over the last month. Here's where it went https://t.co/LJm5kIN22E— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) April 24, 2020
they're reopening states to kick people off of unemployment, that's the story
they're reopening states to kick people off of unemployment, that's the story— brendan joyce (@nicetryofficer) April 22, 2020
Ppl have been asking about town-by-town data for weeks in Maine, one of the few states in NE that isn't reporting that data. When I went ahead and FOAA'd in, I didn't get a denial, but a six-month response period
Ppl have been asking about town-by-town data for weeks in Maine, one of the few states in NE that isn't reporting that data. When I went ahead and FOAA'd in, I didn't get a denial, but a six-month response period https://t.co/9t93lZezUW #mepolitics— Caitlin Andrews 🗞 (@ActualCAndrews) April 23, 2020
Despite occasional critiques, I have the greatest respect for Dr. Birx and Dr. Fauci. They’re in an impossible position, desperately trying to save millions of American lives while managing this grim exercise as madness reigns around them. Quitting would be easy. This? So tough.
Despite occasional critiques, I have the greatest respect for Dr. Birx and Dr. Fauci. They’re in an impossible position, desperately trying to save millions of American lives while managing this grim exercise as madness reigns around them. Quitting would be easy. This? So tough. https://t.co/TKPxvQZbFa— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) April 24, 2020
When Dr. Salk (who developed the polio vaccine in the 1950s) was asked who owns the vaccine’s patent, he said, “Well, the people, I would say.” Universal no-cost or low-cost access to the vaccine was central to its success. It must also be with a COVID-19 vaccine.
When Dr. Salk (who developed the polio vaccine in the 1950s) was asked who owns the vaccine’s patent, he said, “Well, the people, I would say.”— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) April 23, 2020
Universal no-cost or low-cost access to the vaccine was central to its success. It must also be with a COVID-19 vaccine. https://t.co/e6BCNcWSwN
Reckitt Benckiser, manufacturer of Lysol, to @NBCNews: "As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route)."
Reckitt Benckiser, manufacturer of Lysol, to @NBCNews:— 😷 David Gura 🏡 (@davidgura) April 24, 2020
"As a global leader in health and hygiene products, we must be clear that under no circumstance should our disinfectant products be administered into the human body (through injection, ingestion or any other route)."
A permission slip from work to get a haircut, why are you even reopening?
A permission slip from work to get a haircut, why are you even reopening? https://t.co/YQ9Tv5jnmS— Roxy (@roxydavis99) April 24, 2020
McCrae Dowless, the political operative at the center of the Republican North Carolina CD-9 election fraud scandal, has been indicted on federal charges for collecting disability while being paid for working on campaigns in 2018.
McCrae Dowless, the political operative at the center of the Republican North Carolina CD-9 election fraud scandal, has been indicted on federal charges for collecting disability while being paid for working on campaigns in 2018. https://t.co/XUqvgyDa6r— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) April 23, 2020
“Herd immunity really doesn’t make sense as a strategy.” Virologist Dr Jeremy Rossman says governments shouldn’t rely on herd immunity and instead look to countries like South Korea for best practices in the fight against coronavirus.
“Herd immunity really doesn’t make sense as a strategy.”— Bloomberg (@business) April 24, 2020
Virologist Dr Jeremy Rossman says governments shouldn’t rely on herd immunity and instead look to countries like South Korea for best practices in the fight against coronavirus. https://t.co/hiWZFPRpoR
(Video @QuickTake) pic.twitter.com/MRdarWi1HU
Trump's new health spokesman tweets about Soros and Rothschild family ‘control’
The "Days without an antisemitic incident inside the Trump administration" counter is still stuck on— LOLGOP (@LOLGOP) April 24, 2020
Nein https://t.co/IlnQqbm2WK
President Trump said researchers should try to apply their findings on sunlight's effect on the coronavirus by inserting UV light into patients' bodies
President Trump said researchers should try to apply their findings on sunlight's effect on the coronavirus by inserting UV light into patients' bodies https://t.co/RX6tO3dDrm— Reuters (@Reuters) April 24, 2020
Doctors report an uptick in a surprising coronavirus complication in ICU patients: dangerous blood clots.
Doctors report an uptick in a surprising coronavirus complication in ICU patients: dangerous blood clots. https://t.co/khrL6XGayO— NBC News (@NBCNews) April 24, 2020
Maker of Lysol and Dettol says people should not administer disinfectant into the human body
Maker of Lysol and Dettol says people should not administer disinfectant into the human body https://t.co/O1esYaAyk3— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) April 24, 2020
She was surprised at the anger directed at her. She isn’t a politician. Her job is to take care of people.
She was surprised at the anger directed at her. She isn’t a politician. Her job is to take care of people. https://t.co/4chmiwcFLZ— USA TODAY (@USATODAY) April 24, 2020
No deaths recorded over a 24-hour period from #COVID19 in South Korea for the first time since the outbreak started in February. Validation of the country's strict strategy of Trace, Test and Treat and winning the trust of the public
No deaths recorded over a 24-hour period from #COVID19 in South Korea for the first time since the outbreak started in February. Validation of the country's strict strategy of Trace, Test and Treat and winning the trust of the public #PreventionSavesLives https://t.co/5eh6ppwRG0 pic.twitter.com/gpJPFgFlMz— UNDRR (@UNDRR) April 24, 2020
It took one month to the day. — Wesley Clark
It took one month to the day. https://t.co/nsoSAxM3c7— Wesley Clark (@WesClarkjr) April 23, 2020
That's all you got? Trump said we should disinfect our insides and that's all you've got?
That's all you got?— Dennis BE’MASKED Herring (@dcherring) April 24, 2020
Trump said we should disinfect our insides and that's all you've got? https://t.co/xYc9fStdIM
We knew he was insane before he said this. The disappointment is that the experts present didn’t have the courage to forcefully repudiate it. They didn’t jump up & warn America that what we just heard was homicidally insane.
We knew he was insane before he said this. The disappointment is that the experts present didn’t have the courage to forcefully repudiate it. They didn’t jump up & warn America that what we just heard was homicidally insane. https://t.co/AbUTW7YgGA— Lawrence O'Donnell (@Lawrence) April 24, 2020
UV light? Injecting disinfectant? Here’s an idea, Mr. President: more tests. Now. And protective equipment for actual medical professionals.
UV light? Injecting disinfectant?— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) April 24, 2020
Here’s an idea, Mr. President: more tests. Now. And protective equipment for actual medical professionals. https://t.co/Zv4Mfs2Z4a
McConnell jumped at the chance to give corporations a $500 billion slush fund, but now he wants Kentucky to go bankrupt. Well, shows who he really works for doesn’t it.
McConnell jumped at the chance to give corporations a $500 billion slush fund, but now he wants Kentucky to go bankrupt. Well, shows who he really works for doesn’t it. https://t.co/chd4bDfyDH— Amy McGrath (@AmyMcGrathKY) April 24, 2020
Still no answer to this question: Who paid off Brett Kavanaugh’s $92,000 country club fees plus his $200,000 credit card debt plus his $1.2 million mortgage, and purchased themselves a SCOTUS seat?
Still no answer to this question: Who paid off Brett Kavanaugh’s $92,000 country club fees plus his $200,000 credit card debt plus his $1.2 million mortgage, and purchased themselves a SCOTUS seat?— Andrea Junker (@Strandjunker) April 23, 2020
Dr. Fauci told @TIME: "We need to significantly ramp up not only the number of tests, but the capacity to perform them. ... I am not overly confident right now at all that we have what it takes to do that." Pres Trump just now at WH: "I don't agree with him if he said that."
Dr. Fauci told @TIME: "We need to significantly ramp up not only the number of tests, but the capacity to perform them. ... I am not overly confident right now at all that we have what it takes to do that."— Yamiche Alcindor (@Yamiche) April 23, 2020
Pres Trump just now at WH: "I don't agree with him if he said that."
“A committee is set to question whether Amazon misled Congress following an article...detailing the company’s use of third-party seller data to develop its products.”
“A committee is set to question whether Amazon misled Congress following an article...detailing the company’s use of third-party seller data to develop its products.” https://t.co/c9nzw3LDjo— blmohr (@blmohr) April 24, 2020
He’s all but daring people to invoke the 25th Amendment
He’s all but daring people to invoke the 25th Amendment https://t.co/ETkuolK3PT— Laurence Tribe (@tribelaw) April 24, 2020
"I'm the president and you're fake news" -- Trump to @PhilipRucker after he asks him if it's responsible to make all sorts of wacky and unproven suggestions about possible coronavirus treatments
.@PhilipRucker is one of the authors of A Very Stable Genius, a factually accurate book about the first 3 years of Trump’s presidency. If you compare Rucker’s reporting to Trump’s statements, it’s clear that one of them is bringing the fake news. And it’s not Rucker. https://t.co/zSFDBbXvu1— Joyce Alene (@JoyceWhiteVance) April 24, 2020
"I hear the report was an incorrect report ... I think it was a fake report done by CNN ... don't talk to me" -- Trump denies reports that Kim Jong Un is in grave health and slams @kaitlancollins in the proce
"I hear the report was an incorrect report ... I think it was a fake report done by CNN ... don't talk to me" -- Trump denies reports that Kim Jong Un is in grave health and slams @kaitlancollins in the process pic.twitter.com/aJFlT2XgDr— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 23, 2020
White House promotes new lab results suggesting heat + sunlight slow coronavirus. But warm Georgia + Florida are already seeing significant outbreaks. Also warm + humid Singapore. Even if virus wanes in summer, dreaded 2nd wave likely in fall.
White House promotes new lab results suggesting heat + sunlight slow coronavirus. But warm Georgia + Florida are already seeing significant outbreaks. Also warm + humid Singapore. Even if virus wanes in summer, dreaded 2nd wave likely in fall. https://t.co/rgdao6tZYd— LenaSun (@bylenasun) April 24, 2020
You want to hear a dumb idea? — Andrew Cuomo
You want to hear a dumb idea? pic.twitter.com/wiUVwO2CTU— Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) April 23, 2020
Donald Trump, idiot alchemist, says sun and bleach will save us, writes
Donald Trump, idiot alchemist, says sun and bleach will save us, writes @TheRickWilson https://t.co/x4sozIMYkq— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) April 24, 2020
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s plan to distribute two reusable face masks to every household was already unpopular. Now it's been hit by a recall
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s plan to distribute two reusable face masks to every household was already unpopular. Now it's been hit by a recall https://t.co/bfAcTBnGAx— Bloomberg (@business) April 24, 2020
A 4-month-old daughter of a New York City firefighter dies of the coronavirus. Jay-Natalie La Santa died on April 20, nearly a month after she was rushed to the hospital with a fever. R.I.P. Jay-Natalie La Santa
This is heartbreaking. God Bless our first responders. They deserve to be honored as heroes. They are losing family. PPE for them all, NOW. https://t.co/H8vGdbSxMn— JET~7 (@julesforest) April 24, 2020
The culture war happening throughout the United States over the coronavirus is also playing out on the House floor
The culture war happening throughout the United States over the coronavirus is also playing out on the House floorhttps://t.co/IHMv1fBh10— POLITICO (@politico) April 24, 2020
The first COVID-19 diagnostic test with an at-home self-collection option was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
The first COVID-19 diagnostic test with an at-home self-collection option was authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administrationhttps://t.co/7fBemWovJA— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) April 24, 2020
Pres. Trump and Vice Pres. Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, two admin officials tell @AP.
Pres. Trump and Vice Pres. Mike Pence repeatedly told Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp they approved of his aggressive plan to allow businesses to reopen, just a day before Trump pulled an about-face and publicly bashed the plan, two admin officials tell @AP. https://t.co/i3i1tDZ4Rg— Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) April 24, 2020
Meat plant's coronavirus cases spreading rapidly to surrounding community
Meat plant's coronavirus cases spreading rapidly to surrounding community https://t.co/SddpY5Em9q via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) April 24, 2020
Use of drug boosted by Trump, Fox News not borne out by science
Use of drug boosted by Trump, Fox News not borne out by science https://t.co/Wo0v4O2Cmq via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) April 24, 2020
Doctor whose prescience saved countless lives reflects on first stay-at-home order
Doctor whose prescience saved countless lives reflects on first stay-at-home order https://t.co/ibMdX1mNmm via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) April 24, 2020
Prison conditions key to controlling coronavirus spread in U.S.
Prison conditions key to controlling coronavirus spread in U.S. https://t.co/ppFkD57evL via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) April 24, 2020
Trump awareness of U.S. COVID-19 death toll difficult to discern
Trump awareness of U.S. COVID-19 death toll difficult to discern https://t.co/TdoBcdGPZ4 via @msnbc— Chef Witch Hunter (@Chefefefe) April 24, 2020
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