Today's view of where the general election stands. No wonder @realdonaldtrump &his enablers are freaking out. @270toWin https://t.co/icKTM1swDW #2020election— John Weaver (@jwgop) May 4, 2020
Monday, May 4, 2020
Today's view of where the general election stands. No wonder @realdonaldtrump &his enablers are freaking out.
A draft report prepared by Johns Hopkins researchers for the CDC shows 200K deaths by June 1. White House does not agree. A "cubic model" prepared by White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett & team predicts deaths essentially stop by May 15. Our latest:
A draft report prepared by Johns Hopkins researchers for the CDC shows 200K deaths by June 1. White House does not agree. A "cubic model" prepared by White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett & team predicts deaths essentially stop by May 15. Our latest: https://t.co/nPalyvqY5L— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) May 4, 2020
The official, verified campaign Twitter account of John Ratcliffe, Trump's pick for intelligence chief, follows Pizzagaters, JFK Jr. conspiracists, and a 9/11 Truther account with just one follower besides himself.
The official, verified campaign Twitter account of John Ratcliffe, Trump's pick for intelligence chief, follows Pizzagaters, JFK Jr. conspiracists, and a 9/11 Truther account with just one follower besides himself. https://t.co/SiZKTGU7NN— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 5, 2020
My dad’s $1200 coronavirus check from Trump just went toward his coronavirus cremation
My dad’s $1200 coronavirus check from Trump just went toward his coronavirus cremation— ⚖️All Up In Your Establishment (@PleaseGoAwaySir) May 4, 2020
#MAGAts #COVID19 #coronavirus #TrumpOwnsEveryDeath
Let me be clear: Essential workers on the front lines of this crisis deserve premium pay, emergency paid sick leave, and protections that keep them safe. — Joe Biden
Let me be clear: Essential workers on the front lines of this crisis deserve premium pay, emergency paid sick leave, and protections that keep them safe.— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 5, 2020
The New York Times reported that the U.S. government is privately projecting that deaths from the coronavirus will surge by June reaching 3,000 a day — up from the current daily death toll of roughly 2,000
The New York Times reported that the U.S. government is privately projecting that deaths from the coronavirus will surge by June reaching 3,000 a day — up from the current daily death toll of roughly 2,000 https://t.co/CGUG0fUjAF pic.twitter.com/GnVE8ovlwk— Reuters (@Reuters) May 5, 2020
Courier Journal wins Pulitzer Prize for coverage of former Kentucky governor's pardons
Courier Journal wins Pulitzer Prize for coverage of former Kentucky governor's pardons https://t.co/DVOShAlBxA via @courierjournal— Joe Sonka 😐 #StayHome (@joesonka) May 4, 2020
“And if Trump wins a second term? Any nation can make a mistake once, elect a bad leader once. But if Americans choose Trump again, that will send a clear message: We are no longer a serious nation.”
“And if Trump wins a second term? Any nation can make a mistake once, elect a bad leader once. But if Americans choose Trump again, that will send a clear message: We are no longer a serious nation.” https://t.co/JbgjCxMAun— John Sipher (@john_sipher) May 4, 2020
Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans must concentrate on helping Americans recover from COVID-19 not confirming right-wing judges or protecting big businesses that threaten to put workers at serious risk.
Senator McConnell and Senate Republicans must concentrate on helping Americans recover from COVID-19— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 4, 2020
not confirming right-wing judges or protecting big businesses that threaten to put workers at serious risk.
Durbin says “of course” when asked if he believes McConnell is putting members’ health at risk by bringing back Senate. "Coming back for Mitch McConnell's former intern to get promoted to the second highest court on the land doesn't fit the prescription of a national emergency."
Sen. John Cornyn, a member of GOP leadership, responds: "Should we be curled up in the fetal position, and just demonstrate to the rest of the country that they shouldn't show up and do their job if they can do so safely?We've got more resources here than any one else in America”— Manu Raju (@mkraju) May 4, 2020
Citing the "extraordinary crisis" of the coronavirus, Trump's interior secretary relaxed the rules so Trump could hold a Fox News town hall at the Lincoln Memorial.
Citing the "extraordinary crisis" of the coronavirus, Trump's interior secretary relaxed the rules so Trump could hold a Fox News town hall at the Lincoln Memorial. https://t.co/dMjDtqQLUZ— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 5, 2020
Holy crap! The Trump administration's *own projections* estimate that coronavirus deaths are going to continue rising steadily for at least another month, yet Trump is still pushing for reopening anyway!
Holy crap! The Trump administration's *own projections* estimate that coronavirus deaths are going to continue rising steadily for at least another month, yet Trump is still pushing for reopening anyway!https://t.co/NAeSxia5Kd pic.twitter.com/bLF3JSnnFK— Greg Sargent (@ThePlumLineGS) May 4, 2020
This should end any presidency.
This should end any presidency. pic.twitter.com/5wgrIDva2G— Mark Elliott (@markmobility) May 4, 2020
From 2013 -- President @BarackObama on Don Shula: "Coach Shula retired with more wins than any coach in NFL history. Each and every time that perfect record has been challenged, team after team has fallen short." RIP.
From 2013 -- President @BarackObama on Don Shula: "Coach Shula retired with more wins than any coach in NFL history. Each and every time that perfect record has been challenged, team after team has fallen short." RIP. pic.twitter.com/kFTWh8PyPw— CSPAN (@cspan) May 4, 2020
Never forget the deaths and suffering caused by the shortage of PPE, something that could have been prevented by a competent and caring federal government.
Never forget the deaths and suffering caused by the shortage of PPE, something that could have been prevented by a competent and caring federal government. https://t.co/dtiprqcrpK— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) May 4, 2020
When a president finds it necessary to revise a projected death toll five times in 13 days, there's a problem.
When a president finds it necessary to revise a projected death toll five times in 13 days, there's a problem. https://t.co/L0gkEWU6E2— Steve Benen (@stevebenen) May 4, 2020
Amazon VP resigns, calls company ‘chickenshit’ for firing protesting workers
Amazon VP resigns, calls company ‘chickenshit’ for firing protesting workers https://t.co/gHEnVxHaSi— Laura Wagner (@laurawags) May 4, 2020
"Every time Barack didn’t get the Congress he needed, that was because our folks didn’t show up. After all that work, they just couldn’t be bothered to vote at all. That’s my trauma," says Michelle Obama in her new Netflix documentary "Becoming."
"Every time Barack didn’t get the Congress he needed, that was because our folks didn’t show up. After all that work, they just couldn’t be bothered to vote at all. That’s my trauma," says Michelle Obama in her new Netflix documentary "Becoming."https://t.co/s1vMHW1Ltq— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 4, 2020
This recap of Trump's weekend tweets from @brianstelter is exactly how reporters should report on Trump. Doesn't repeat Trump's framing, but frames what Trump is doing by strategies. Still reports the "news," but doesn't allow Trump to use the media's platform against the media.
This recap of Trump's weekend tweets from @brianstelter is exactly how reporters should report on Trump. Doesn't repeat Trump's framing, but frames what Trump is doing by strategies. Still reports the "news," but doesn't allow Trump to use the media's platform against the media. pic.twitter.com/S2pT0x2Czz— Jennifer Mercieca (@jenmercieca) May 4, 2020
JUSTICE THOMAS ALMOST NEVER ASKS QUESTIONS FROM THE BENCH BUT HE IS ASKING QUESTIONS DURING THE VERY FIRST LIVESTREAMED AUDIO EVER!!!!!!
JUSTICE THOMAS ALMOST NEVER ASKS QUESTIONS FROM THE BENCH BUT HE IS ASKING QUESTIONS DURING THE VERY FIRST LIVESTREAMED AUDIO EVER!!!!!!— Mark Joseph Stern (@mjs_DC) May 4, 2020
Senate Republicans say they won’t support Democrats’ call for further state and local aid without liability protections for companies
Senate Republicans say they won’t support Democrats’ call for further state and local aid without liability protections for companies https://t.co/nnUisPZw3c— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) May 4, 2020
China has questions to answer over the information it shared about the novel coronavirus outbreak but a post mortem over its role should come later, Britain’s defence minister said
China has questions to answer over the information it shared about the novel coronavirus outbreak but a post mortem over its role should come later, Britain’s defence minister said https://t.co/Nu7d1tqDZW— Reuters (@Reuters) May 4, 2020
Native American tribes are disproportionately experiencing the consequences of #COVID19. The Navajo Nation has the third largest cluster of cases, behind only NY and NJ. After more than a month, tribes still haven’t received their CARES Act aid funds.
Native American tribes are disproportionately experiencing the consequences of #COVID19. The Navajo Nation has the third largest cluster of cases, behind only NY and NJ. After more than a month, tribes still haven’t received their CARES Act aid funds. https://t.co/U9DEUDcPcC— Sister Helen Prejean (@helenprejean) May 4, 2020
In Hong Kong, only four confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 have been recorded since the beginning of the pandemic, despite high density, mass transportation, and proximity to Wuhan. Health authorities credit near-universal mask-wearing as a key factor.
In Hong Kong, only four confirmed deaths due to COVID-19 have been recorded since the beginning of the pandemic, despite high density, mass transportation, and proximity to Wuhan. Health authorities credit near-universal mask-wearing as a key factor.https://t.co/H92HkH68rr— Julia Davis (@JuliaDavisNews) May 4, 2020
The Right Wants to Use Tara Reade’s Claims to Snuff Out the #MeToo Movement
— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) May 4, 2020
Don’t look now, but the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season could break records
Don’t look now, but the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season could break recordshttps://t.co/Q83B4kzY8m— Raw Story (@RawStory) May 4, 2020
Hopefully, you'll only be a one-term Plague. — Mark Hamill
Happy Star Wars Day
Hopefully, you'll only be a one-term Plague. https://t.co/CzSqjskcjZ— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) May 3, 2020
Donald Trump And The Fed Could Be About To Destroy The U.S. Banking System
Donald Trump And The Fed Could Be About To Destroy The U.S. Banking System via @forbes https://t.co/tokkc13kvT— Matt Murphy (@MattMurph24) May 4, 2020
Today’s first-ever #SCOTUS telephone oral argument is in a fairly boring trademark case. @NinaTotenberg suggests will allow the justices to work out the “bugs” in the system before the big ACA contraception exemption case and Trump subpoena case.
Today’s first-ever #SCOTUS telephone oral argument is in a fairly boring trademark case. @NinaTotenberg suggests will allow the justices to work out the “bugs” in the system before the big ACA contraception exemption case and Trump subpoena case. https://t.co/kvz3StRYLE— Kimberly Atkins (@KimberlyEAtkins) May 4, 2020
In the middle of a pandemic, you don’t want to talk about the pandemic. That says it all. Another distraction from a member of Trump’s cult of death. BTW, US IC, GOP-led Sen. intel. comm. & Mueller all say Putin intervened in 2016 election to help Trump. You can’t handle that.
In the middle of a pandemic, you don’t want to talk about the pandemic. That says it all. Another distraction from a member of Trump’s cult of death.— David Corn (@DavidCornDC) May 4, 2020
BTW, US IC, GOP-led Sen. intel. comm. & Mueller all say Putin intervened in 2016 election to help Trump. You can’t handle that. https://t.co/hgVXIBRPrt
"Unlike Kavanaugh, Biden hasn't lied about almost every facet of the distant claim of sexual assault the way the Republican jurist did...journalists today who are trying to tag Biden & Dems as hypocrites forcefully ignore that central fact." -
"Unlike Kavanaugh, Biden hasn't lied about almost every facet of the distant claim of sexual assault the way the Republican jurist did...journalists today who are trying to tag Biden & Dems as hypocrites forcefully ignore that central fact." -@EricBoehlerthttps://t.co/UhcqLGe6td— Greg Olear (@gregolear) May 4, 2020
Absolutely unacceptable that Trump is prioritizing bailing out Big Oil companies while dragging his feet to support millions of unemployed people, workers, small businesses, and state and local governments. The American people are tired of this.
Absolutely unacceptable that Trump is prioritizing bailing out Big Oil companies while dragging his feet to support millions of unemployed people, workers, small businesses, and state and local governments. The American people are tired of this.— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) May 4, 2020
@Martina Trump said, “We have a problem that nobody thought about.” But on Dec 29 a 17-year-old from WA launched a site to track the virus. It’s now used by millions. How come a kid knew more than the president? He didn’t. He just took it seriously.
@Martina Trump said, “We have a problem that nobody thought about.” But on Dec 29 a 17-year-old from WA launched a site to track the virus. It’s now used by millions. How come a kid knew more than the president?— Karen Beishuizen (@KarenBeishuizen) May 4, 2020
He didn’t. He just took it seriously. https://t.co/9ZL4fCqGy4
Voices from the Pandemic: "I apologize to God for feeling this way."
Voices from the Pandemic: "I apologize to God for feeling this way." https://t.co/6sTSVvPFTG— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 4, 2020
Biden and Warren author a joint op-ed: There's no oversight of coronavirus relief — because that’s what Trump wants. "If Congress and the Trump Administration ar
Biden and Warren author a joint op-ed: There's no oversight of coronavirus relief — because that’s what Trump wants.— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 4, 2020
"If Congress and the Trump Administration are unwilling to act now, then we will ensure that these changes are made in January 2021."https://t.co/R7GlUMBzkI
Like most of the US, New York State could’ve reacted sooner to #COVID19, but whatever has been done since then is different from the rest of the nation. This chart of (5-day moving average) daily deaths shows New York has bent the curve, the rest of the country hasn’t.
Like most of the US, New York State could’ve reacted sooner to #COVID19, but whatever has been done since then is different from the rest of the nation. This chart of (5-day moving average) daily deaths shows New York has bent the curve, the rest of the country hasn’t. pic.twitter.com/k8dciB3jiz— Vishal Misra (@vishalmisra) May 3, 2020
A contractor with zero experience got a $34.5 million contract to supply the VA with masks and other medical supplies. He flew around the country on a private jet trying to track everything down. He ultimately did not deliver a single mask to the VA.
A contractor with zero experience got a $34.5 million contract to supply the VA with masks and other medical supplies. He flew around the country on a private jet trying to track everything down. He ultimately did not deliver a single mask to the VA. https://t.co/YJ2MYffsKq— ProPublica (@propublica) May 4, 2020
Analysis: President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continue to push unsubstantiated Wuhan lab theory on novel coronavirus origins
Analysis: President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo continue to push unsubstantiated Wuhan lab theory on novel coronavirus origins https://t.co/W1QluXf3pn— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 4, 2020
CNN host Don Lemon made a powerful soliloquy to the TV camera, accusing Trump of being obsessed with Barack Obama after Trump again retweeted a conspiracy theory about his Oval Office predecessor
CNN host Don Lemon made a powerful soliloquy to the TV camera, accusing Trump of being obsessed with Barack Obama after Trump again retweeted a conspiracy theory about his Oval Office predecessorhttps://t.co/iGSMIDUMcX— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 4, 2020
More than 370 workers at a pork plant in Missouri tested positive for coronavirus. All were asymptomatic
More than 370 workers at a pork plant in Missouri tested positive for coronavirus. All were asymptomatic https://t.co/m0frs4wBgA— blmohr (@blmohr) May 4, 2020
"There is broad, bipartisan support in Washington for punitive actions against Riyadh, ranging from restricting arms sales to demanding justice for Khashoggi." The prince is in a bind
"There is broad, bipartisan support in Washington for punitive actions against Riyadh, ranging from restricting arms sales to demanding justice for Khashoggi." The prince is in a bind https://t.co/RQy4mW0Aj2 via @bopinion— Therese Raphael (@ThereseRaphael1) May 4, 2020
Dr. Andres Maldonado was a 27-year-old physician, normally fit and vigorous. But now he had to be escorted into his own hospital emergency department, pale and fighting for breath,
Dr. Andres Maldonado was a 27-year-old physician, normally fit and vigorous. But now he had to be escorted into his own hospital emergency department, pale and fighting for breath, writes @NickKristof. https://t.co/AFs5xv0RU1— New York Times Opinion (@nytopinion) May 4, 2020
The Coronavirus Becomes a Battle Cry for U.S. Extremists
The Coronavirus Becomes a Battle Cry for U.S. Extremists https://t.co/r0055XCn2I— Clint Watts (@selectedwisdom) May 4, 2020
Gov. Andrew Cuomo: "How people cannot wear masks, that, to me, is even disrespectful. It's disrespectful. It's disrespectful to the nurses, the doctors, the people who have been front line workers, the transit workers. You wear the mask not for yourself."
Gov. Andrew Cuomo: "How people cannot wear masks, that, to me, is even disrespectful. It's disrespectful. It's disrespectful to the nurses, the doctors, the people who have been front line workers, the transit workers. You wear the mask not for yourself." https://t.co/ASWFPbz8gk— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 4, 2020
NEW VIDEO @realdonaldtrump’s failed presidency has left the nation weaker, sicker, and teetering on the verge of a new Great Depression. There’s mourning in America.
📺 NEW VIDEO @realdonaldtrump’s failed presidency has left the nation weaker, sicker, and teetering on the verge of a new Great Depression.— The Lincoln Project (@ProjectLincoln) May 4, 2020
There’s mourning in America. pic.twitter.com/QoEWJVNEXc
“My President? France, Britain, and over 100,000 American soldiers from WW1 on Line 2.”
“My President? France, Britain, and over 100,000 American soldiers from WW1 on Line 2.” https://t.co/31g9xS9m5A— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 4, 2020
The mob profits off human misery. Mass death is his sweet spot.
The mob profits off human misery. Mass death is his sweet spot. https://t.co/Jy4Q9JlU5g— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) May 4, 2020
Worst thing to happen to Lincoln since the play
Worst thing to happen to Lincoln since the play https://t.co/g8iv8Ms4X8— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) May 4, 2020
Trump, asked about hydroxychloroquine, says he's had three calls in the last three or four days from people who credit it with saving their lives. (Again, these anecdotes are not data; people don't always know why they've gotten better; we need real trials.)
Trump claims some opponents would "rather see people not get well" than for him to get credit over hydroxychloroquine. (Many opponents have said there's no conclusive proof it is effective for this purpose; some studies have also not found proof; FDA has issued safety warning.)— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) May 3, 2020
Trump again suggested that we know hydroxychloroquine is safe because it's been around for years for other purposes. Here's the FDA warning about its use for this purpose. https://t.co/2EAQLiwAUe pic.twitter.com/eqPE9gCdzf— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) May 3, 2020
Asked what he thinks about the criticism of holding a Town hall in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Trump says - and I am not making this up - that he had no idea, and he thought Fox picked the venue.
Asked what he thinks about the criticism of holding a Town hall in front of the Lincoln Memorial, Trump says - and I am not making this up - that he had no idea, and he thought Fox picked the venue.— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) May 3, 2020
Veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl revealed Sunday that she contracted COVID-19 and had to be hospitalized
Veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Lesley Stahl revealed Sunday that she contracted COVID-19 and had to be hospitalized https://t.co/9SJDvvUzGk— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 4, 2020
It’s Sunday afternoon, that means @realDonaldTrump is lying, again. His ban allowed in 40,000 non-foreign nationals from China and EVERYONE from Europe. And no, these folks were not tested. That’s why US now leads world with over 1,184,000 cases & 68,000 deaths.
It’s Sunday afternoon, that means @realDonaldTrump is lying, again. His ban allowed in 40,000 non-foreign nationals from China and EVERYONE from Europe. And no, these folks were not tested. That’s why US now leads world with over 1,184,000 cases & 68,000 deaths.— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) May 3, 2020
#SundayThoughts https://t.co/vVEUoKkHIw
This is constructive, and challenging -- states should be thinking about this as a potential solution
This is constructive, and challenging -- states should be thinking about this as a potential solution.https://t.co/HrvcELVCLi— Rachel Maddow MSNBC (@maddow) May 4, 2020
Republicans at risk of a ‘blowout’ in November’s election if they continue to let ‘Trump be Trump’: conservative
Republicans have hitched their wagon to Trump’s fallin’ star. The sudden impact will be glorious! https://t.co/wz3n8qonrp— Tea Pain (@TeaPainUSA) May 4, 2020
Texas Representative John Ratcliffe gets a second chance at becoming Donald Trump’s spy chief
Texas Representative John Ratcliffe gets a second chance at becoming Donald Trump’s spy chief https://t.co/zccunGx4WV— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) May 4, 2020
Humanity owes a debt to Takuo Aoyagi, the inventor of the modern pulse oximeter. He devised a formula to cancel out the “pulsatile noise” of the heartbeat, enabling a steady read of oxygen with red & infrared light. Sadly, he died on 4/18 of #COVID
Humanity owes a debt to Takuo Aoyagi, the inventor of the modern pulse oximeter.— Danielle Ofri (@danielleofri) May 3, 2020
He devised a formula to cancel out the “pulsatile noise” of the heartbeat, enabling a steady read of oxygen with red & infrared light.
Sadly, he died on 4/18 of #COVID https://t.co/noUWJb9BjB pic.twitter.com/kqsTkbqL2p
Russia's coronavirus cases rise again by over 10,000
Russia's coronavirus cases rise again by over 10,000 https://t.co/kg7F818YIP pic.twitter.com/queovXU72M— Reuters (@Reuters) May 4, 2020
It's difficult to be in NYC, which has honestly felt like the apocalypse, with the city silent except constant sirens and dead bodies piling up outside of funeral homes because they didn't have any room, to now watch the rest of the country not learn a single thing from us.
We are finally having a slight relief from our nightmare. And honestly I cannot imagine for one second why there is so much complacency that what happened here won't happen to you. It will.— Erin Biba (@erinbiba) May 3, 2020
You just need to stay home. This has be an awful time that you do not want to experience.
There continues to be sightings of the Grim Reaper in Florida. This time at a gas station
There continues to be sightings of the Grim Reaper in Florida. This time at a gas station pic.twitter.com/twwYX0KUbg— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) May 3, 2020
There is LITERALLY ZERO explanation as to how one very dubious allegation against Joe is worthy of a media storm when Trump’s 29+ allegations, 2 law suits & decades of close ties to Jeff Epstein are not. That’s not just a double standard, that’s Journalistic MALPRACTICE.
There is LITERALLY ZERO explanation as to how one very dubious allegation against Joe is worthy of a media storm when Trump’s 29+ allegations, 2 law suits & decades of close ties to Jeff Epstein are not.— Pam Keith (@PamKeithFL) May 3, 2020
That’s not just a double standard, that’s Journalistic MALPRACTICE.
J. Crew files for bankruptcy, the first national retail casualty of the coronavirus pandemic
J. Crew files for bankruptcy, the first national retail casualty of the coronavirus pandemic https://t.co/YpCb0swEl2— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 4, 2020
A top Paris intensive-care doctor said retests of patients’ sample showed COVID-19 was in France as early as December
A top Paris intensive-care doctor said retests of patients’ sample showed COVID-19 was in France as early as December https://t.co/ankcqbQsSg— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 4, 2020
My dad’s gone. #Covid_19
My dad’s gone. #Covid_19 pic.twitter.com/3a4UKAcxxF— ⚖️All Up In Your Establishment (@PleaseGoAwaySir) May 4, 2020
Trump: That’s one of the reasons we’re successful, if you call losing 80k-90k people successful Bret: That number has changed Mr. President. You said 60 Trump: I used to say 65k and now I’m saying 80 or 90 and it goes up and it goes up rapidly
Trump: That’s one of the reasons we’re successful, if you call losing 80k-90k people successful— Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) May 3, 2020
Bret: That number has changed Mr. President. You said 60
Trump: I used to say 65k and now I’m saying 80 or 90 and it goes up and it goes up rapidly pic.twitter.com/v4FbbygF5Q
“One of the rules of journalism is ‘Don't become part of the story.’ But instead of covering the pandemic, I was one of the more-than-one million Americans who did become part of it,” CBS’s @LesleyRStahl
“One of the rules of journalism is ‘Don't become part of the story.’ But instead of covering the pandemic, I was one of the more-than-one million Americans who did become part of it,” CBS’s @LesleyRStahl https://t.co/ac86epHj7F— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) May 4, 2020
Trump claims, again without providing any evidence, that Italy had a bad outbreak because Chinese people who wanted to come to the US instead went to Europe when he imposed his restrictions. (Italy imposed a ban on flights from China before Trump imposed his restrictions.)
Trump claims, again without providing any evidence, that Italy had a bad outbreak because Chinese people who wanted to come to the US instead went to Europe when he imposed his restrictions. (Italy imposed a ban on flights from China before Trump imposed his restrictions.)— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) May 4, 2020
Why the flyovers by the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds angered me.
Why the flyovers by the Blue Angels and the Thunderbirds angered me. https://t.co/ZKja2iJGcC— Jonathan Capehart (@CapehartJ) May 4, 2020
Heathrow Airport chief: Lines to board jumbo jets would be a half-mile long under post-pandemic rules
Heathrow Airport chief: Lines to board jumbo jets would be a half-mile long under post-pandemic rules https://t.co/cKhXXZ6HyC— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 4, 2020
"If Wisconsin is any indication," said another, "Americans will have to risk their lives to vote Trump out of office so that he doesn’t kill them while he’s in office." The Party of Lucifer
"If Wisconsin is any indication," said another, "Americans will have to risk their lives to vote Trump out of office so that he doesn’t kill them while he’s in office."— Mr. Spock 🖖 (Commentary) (@SpockResists) May 4, 2020
The Party of Lucifer https://t.co/18iDVtN9XZ
Florida county’s medical examiner begged officials to close beaches, internal emails reveal
Florida county’s medical examiner begged officials to close beaches, internal emails reveal https://t.co/exvYzT3ESz— blmohr (@blmohr) May 4, 2020
Washington's relentless attacks on China over the cause of the coronavirus outbreak may be emboldening Beijing’s leaders
Washington's relentless attacks on China over the cause of the coronavirus outbreak may be emboldening Beijing’s leaders https://t.co/jHXdRFE2qw— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) May 4, 2020
"according to one of the cop friends i've got down there in the jupiter area, six or seven hundred boats showed up for what they call the trumptilla, and everyone was flying the trump flag"
i can't imagine spending $6000 to own my neighbor in a dispute over displaying donald trump's name. that's just ... grim. and kinda sad— Bobby Lewis (@revrrlewis) May 4, 2020
Fears rise that Trump will incite a global vaccine brawl
The fear is that Trump will be content with allowing the race to develop and distribute the vaccine to devolve into a global contest https://t.co/r4eHpgev4D— POLITICO (@politico) May 4, 2020
As Nevada looks to reopen, the state’s sex industry is scrambling to figure out how to reduce risk during, um, “close-contact work”
As Nevada looks to reopen, the state’s sex industry is scrambling to figure out how to reduce risk during, um, “close-contact work” https://t.co/KcVwONKQ2U— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 4, 2020
HOLY SHIT!! Don Lemon comes strong with all the right things!!
— Mystery Solvent (@MysterySolvent) May 4, 2020
"Let's say it's 100,000 or 90 or 95" -- Trump just moved the goalposts again about the coronavirus death toll, which he once suggested would be 0
"Let's say it's 100,000 or 90 or 95" -- Trump just moved the goalposts again about the coronavirus death toll, which he once suggested would be 0 pic.twitter.com/t89LulcEwk— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 3, 2020
Trump is in full condo salesman mode during his Fox News "Returning to Work” town hall, says to those who have lost jobs, "you'll get a job where you'll make more money, frankly ...I have a good feel for this stuff ...we have to get it back open safely but as quickly as possible"
Trump is in full condo salesman mode during his Fox News "Returning to Work” town hall, says to those who have lost jobs, "you'll get a job where you'll make more money, frankly ...I have a good feel for this stuff ...we have to get it back open safely but as quickly as possible" pic.twitter.com/MP5AtCYMpa— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 3, 2020
Pompeo is teaching a master class in how to take a good cause - holding China's Communist Party accountable - and tainting it with cheap slurs (China "infecting the world", "Wuhan virus") that make it impossible to rally allies to our side.
Pompeo is teaching a master class in how to take a good cause - holding China's Communist Party accountable - and tainting it with cheap slurs (China "infecting the world", "Wuhan virus") that make it impossible to rally allies to our side. https://t.co/RrzpKhtdT9— Tom Malinowski (@Malinowski) May 4, 2020
I’m with #BigGretch
I’m with #BigGretch 🔥🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/8cmVjmzBSi— Christine Pelosi (@sfpelosi) May 3, 2020
The hard truth is that it didn’t have to be this bad. The lack of preparation, the slow response on testing, the failure to administer the relief in the CARES Act appropriately — all of it stems from Donald Trump’s failures as president.
The hard truth is that it didn’t have to be this bad. The lack of preparation, the slow response on testing, the failure to administer the relief in the CARES Act appropriately — all of it stems from Donald Trump’s failures as president. https://t.co/d7XZvkJKXP— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 3, 2020
I shit you not, Martha McCallum just asked him if he is worried about the medical ethics of the human trials of an accelerated vaccine process.
I shit you not, Martha McCallum just asked him if he is worried about the medical ethics of the human trials of an accelerated vaccine process.— Tom Nichols (@RadioFreeTom) May 3, 2020
The President says the Spanish Flu of 1917 probably ended World War I
Um, wut? https://t.co/xi4iuK2b1E— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) May 4, 2020
At the Lincoln Memorial, Trump says he's being treated worse than Lincoln.
At the Lincoln Memorial, Trump says he's being treated worse than Lincoln. pic.twitter.com/psZwWRE6WD— Oliver Darcy (@oliverdarcy) May 4, 2020
In times of crisis, the American people deserve a president who tells them the truth and takes responsibility. Donald Trump has not been that president.
In times of crisis, the American people deserve a president who tells them the truth and takes responsibility. Donald Trump has not been that president. pic.twitter.com/QikZiHZeXX— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) May 4, 2020
Trump, who has been talking about 60,000-65,000 deaths as a max in recent weeks, throws out 80,000-90,000 deaths as projection during Fox townhall. Says it could have been 1.5 million-2.5 million deaths. He said in late February the cases would be close to zero.
Trump, who has been talking about 60,000-65,000 deaths as a max in recent weeks, throws out 80,000-90,000 deaths as projection during Fox townhall. Says it could have been 1.5 million-2.5 million deaths. He said in late February the cases would be close to zero.— Manu Raju (@mkraju) May 3, 2020
Texas reported 1,293 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, the third consecutive day that metric topped 1,000—a level not seen in three weeks
Texas reported 1,293 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, the third consecutive day that metric topped 1,000—a level not seen in three weeks https://t.co/4PCKNRejDp— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 3, 2020
I knew Otto Warmbier. He was my friend growing up and we played soccer together throughout grade school. But I’m happy that you, for one, is glad that the dictator who murdered my friend is still alive.
I knew Otto Warmbier. He was my friend growing up and we played soccer together throughout grade school.— O. Okafor 🥁 (@realOOkafor) May 3, 2020
But I’m happy that you, for one, is glad that the dictator who murdered my friend is still alive. https://t.co/5Xc5srM45K
Trump Teen Rape Allegation Resurfaces, Ronan Farrow Claims National Enquirer Tried to Protect Him in New Book
Trump Teen Rape Allegation Resurfaces, Ronan Farrow Claims National Enquirer Tried to Protect Him in New Book #trumpRAPES https://t.co/1GVOy3PHXK— ROSIE (@Rosie) May 3, 2020
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the nation’s most hallowed sites. It honors the president who freed slaves and united the country, and was host to civil rights history. Tonight Trump is staging a “big show” inside the memorial and complaining he’s treated worse than Lincoln.
The Lincoln Memorial is one of the nation’s most hallowed sites. It honors the president who freed slaves and united the country, and was host to civil rights history. Tonight Trump is staging a “big show” inside the memorial and complaining he’s treated worse than Lincoln.— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) May 4, 2020
Christine O'Donnell made an accusation via her niece against Biden. When found that he wasn't at the event where she said it occurred, she said maybe it happened at the same event a year before--and if so, that would "worse." But he wasn't at the event the year before, either
Christine O'Donnell made an accusation via her niece against Biden. When found that he wasn't at the event where she said it occurred, she said maybe it happened at the same event a year before--and if so, that would "worse." But he wasn't at the event the year before, either: https://t.co/6RhYsLoKZs— Edward-Isaac Dovere (@IsaacDovere) May 3, 2020
Trump has to dry hump the American flag and give the Lincoln Memorial a lap dance because he knows that several countries own him - and not one is the United States.
Trump has to dry hump the American flag and give the Lincoln Memorial a lap dance because he knows that several countries own him - and not one is the United States. pic.twitter.com/taUycbBlyw— Eric Garland (@ericgarland) May 4, 2020
The visual of @realdonaldtRUmp sitting in front of Lincoln’s memorial made him look like the small man that he is. Let that be a reminder to all who serve the Republic: you serve in the shadow of giants. Live up to their example and lead, or quit.
The visual of @realdonaldtRUmp sitting in front of Lincoln’s memorial made him look like the small man that he is.— Counterchekist (@counterchekist) May 4, 2020
Let that be a reminder to all who serve the Republic: you serve in the shadow of giants. Live up to their example and lead, or quit. pic.twitter.com/kGGSq1Vyxu
Trump just said the Spanish Flu ended World War I in 1917. I've said it before: if brains were black powder, Donald Trump couldn't blow his nose
Trump just said the Spanish Flu ended World War I in 1917. I've said it before: if brains were black powder, Donald Trump couldn't blow his nose.— Stephen King (@StephenKing) May 4, 2020
Trump’s bit is gettin old, and I know it’s not just me that feels that.
Trump’s bit is gettin old, and I know it’s not just me that feels that. https://t.co/CYAlw9oux7— Dennis BE’MASKED Herring (@dcherring) May 4, 2020
Texas reported 1,293 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, the third consecutive day that metric topped 1,000—a level not seen in three weeks.
Texas reported 1,293 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, the third consecutive day that metric topped 1,000—a level not seen in three weeks. https://t.co/wfNLtQXWqe— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) May 4, 2020
NEW: Trump offers lie after lie under Lincoln’s unblinking gaze
NEW: Trump offers lie after lie under Lincoln’s unblinking gaze https://t.co/YvB5VKozcq— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) May 4, 2020
Also I’m more and more bothered by the fact that the president refuses to wear a mask. The rest of us wear masks, it’s not just for us it’s to protect the people around us.
Also I’m more and more bothered by the fact that the president refuses to wear a mask. The rest of us wear masks, it’s not just for us it’s to protect the people around us.— Molly Jong-Fast🏡 (@MollyJongFast) May 4, 2020
In midst of a pandemic where thousands of Americans have died and millions are suffering, only our current president would claim that he’s the victim of a unifying message from a former president. Six months from today, we can end all of this and summon the best in all of us.
In midst of a pandemic where thousands of Americans have died and millions are suffering, only our current president would claim that he’s the victim of a unifying message from a former president. Six months from today, we can end all of this and summon the best in all of us. https://t.co/EhGcWqZbAg— Sally Yates (@SallyQYates) May 3, 2020
Can we all agree that a woman who chickens out of a softball Fox News interview should no longer be equally compared with a woman who testified under oath at a publicly televised Senate hearing?
Can we all agree that a woman who chickens out of a softball Fox News interview should no longer be equally compared with a woman who testified under oath at a publicly televised Senate hearing?— Tami Burages (@tburages) May 4, 2020
Reade != Blassey-Ford https://t.co/2emq5kaxkg
So, the Republican candidate for president has a long history of alleged tax evasion, yet he has not released his tax returns to the public as promised. I challenge the press to press this issue now. It's still news. Oral argument before the Supreme Court is Tuesday, May 12th.
So, the Republican candidate for president has a long history of alleged tax evasion, yet he has not released his tax returns to the public as promised. I challenge the press to press this issue now. It's still news. Oral argument before the Supreme Court is Tuesday, May 12th.— Jennifer Taub (@jentaub) May 3, 2020
Today I spent the day cleaning out my dad’s apartment, my dad is one of the 60, 000 people who died from a virus that was supposed to go away as quick as it came. Screw you DT😢😢 My dad was a talented artist, this is one his many drawings
Today I spent the day cleaning out my dad’s apartment, my dad is one of the 60, 000 people who died from a virus that was supposed to go away as quick as it came. Screw you DT😢😢 My dad was a talented artist, this is one his many drawings. pic.twitter.com/AlsZAKCbEH— just plain cheryl (@littlemiss323) May 4, 2020
When President Lincoln spoke at Gettysburg in 1863 he delivered a monumental speech for the ages aimed at uniting and healing a torn nation; when Donald Trump spoke at Gettysburg in 2016, he threatened to sue the many women who had accused him of sexual misconduct for defamation.
When President Lincoln spoke at Gettysburg in 1863 he delivered a monumental speech for the ages aimed at uniting and healing a torn nation; when Donald Trump spoke at Gettysburg in 2016, he threatened to sue the many women who had accused him of sexual misconduct for defamation.— Ted Boutrous (@BoutrousTed) May 4, 2020
I think one of the lighting techs at Fox is in the resistance
I think one of the lighting techs at Fox is in the resistance https://t.co/l3XHzoiOMc— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) May 4, 2020
A 3rd #Russian doctor “fell” from a hospital window. Dr. Shulepov is fighting for his life with head injuries after reporting a #PPEshortage and recording a video saying that he was *forced to work despite testing positive* for #COVID19
😱A 3rd #Russian doctor “fell” from a hospital window.— Dr. Dena Grayson (@DrDenaGrayson) May 4, 2020
Dr. Shulepov is fighting for his life with head injuries after reporting a #PPEshortage and recording a video saying that he was *forced to work despite testing positive* for #COVID19.😳@thespybriefhttps://t.co/vwZEeM5DTW
Mnuchin is twice his size. It’s like watching Elf, where Mnuchin is a twitchy Wil Farrell & donald a coked-out Bob Newhart
The staging is 🔥.— Lincoln's Bible (@LincolnsBible) May 4, 2020
Mnuchin is twice his size.
It’s like watching Elf, where Mnuchin is a twitchy Wil Farrell & donald a coked-out Bob Newhart. https://t.co/uU2GBpp19Z
Multiple reports of coup attempt under way in Qatar, home to large US air base.
Multiple reports of coup attempt under way in Qatar, home to large US air base. https://t.co/O2PirwGgzC— Tim Hogan (@TimInHonolulu) May 4, 2020
Trump says there's "no risk" from him speaking at West Point, for which 1,000 cadets need to come back to campus ?, and that he didn't even want to do it but the generals asked him ?.
Trump says there's "no risk" from him speaking at West Point, for which 1,000 cadets need to come back to campus ?, and that he didn't even want to do it but the generals asked him ?.— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) May 4, 2020
Trump responds to Joe Biden’s tweet by claiming Joe Biden didn’t write it
Trump responds to Joe Biden’s tweet by claiming Joe Biden didn’t write it pic.twitter.com/GewUV7f9sI— Acyn Torabi (@Acyn) May 4, 2020
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