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Trump fears emergency declaration would contradict coronavirus message

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Trump fears emergency declaration would contradict coronavirus message - POLITICO

President Donald Trump is reluctant to declare an expansive emergency to combat the escalating coronavirus outbreak, fearful of stoking panic with such a dramatic step, according to three people familiar with the situation.

Instead, the president is expected to sign within days what the White House calls a more limited designation to allow the federal government to cover small business loans, paychecks for hourly workers and delay tax bills, giving him a way to begin boosting the economy without waiting for Congress to sign off on an economic stimulus package.

Any emergency declaration would go significantly beyond that move, bringing in the Federal Emergency Management Agency and freeing up funding and resources for states struggling to contain the rapidly spreading virus.

Trump’s concern at this point is that going further could hamper his narrative that the coronavirus is similar to the seasonal flu and could further agitate Wall Street, said the three people familiar with the discussions.

“The president isn’t persuaded because [an emergency declaration] contradicts his message that this is the flu,” said a Republican who speaks to Trump.

Health experts have rigorously disputed any assertion that the coronavirus is equivalent to the seasonal flu, noting it is much more lethal and particularly dangerous to the elderly and those with other health conditions.

Trump is walking a fine line as coronavirus cases in the U.S. sail past 1,000. As the president ramps up for a 2020 reelection campaign, he is trying to simultaneously signal calm to the American public, comfort businesses whose customers have disappeared amid self-isolation directives and ensure there‘s enough money to combat the still-new disease.

At the White House, some of Trump’s closest aides have debated whether an emergency declaration is needed to ensure those resources are available. But they have yet to make a recommendation to Trump, according to two the people familiar with the situation.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is pushing for the designation. But Vice President Mike Pence, who Trump tapped to lead the administration’s coronavirus response, is wary it could trigger an economic tailspin, they added.

There’s no deadline for a decision, but one of the people familiar with the talks said Trump's aides will not give the president a final verdict until Jared Kushner, the president’s senior adviser and son-in-law, talks to relevant parties and presents his findings to the president.
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Oh, I feel much better now knowing that Jared is on the case. Good Lord! God help us!
 
This is what happens when you elect a dumb ass. Anyone who voted for this moron is responsible for everything that is going on. You will never rid yourselves of the shame associated with that vote. Sorry but you made this happen by your ignorance, racism and misogyny.
 
Vadinho said:
This is what happens when you elect a dumb ass. Anyone who voted for this moron is responsible for everything that is going on. You will never rid yourselves of the shame associated with that vote. Sorry but you made this happen by your ignorance, racism and misogyny.
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“Whoopee, we’re all gonna die........”

 
jpn said:
But South Korea is perfectly fine...?

But the UK is fine...?

So utterly chaotic. And remember kids, the president says it's just fine to shake hands with multiple strangers.
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He more or less does whatever is the most harmful thing at any given moment.

If he was just acting randomly, he would eventually do something right, but he doesn't.
 
jpn said:
But South Korea is perfectly fine...?

But the UK is fine...?

So utterly chaotic. And remember kids, the president says it's just fine to shake hands with multiple strangers.
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No.. you dont understand. He’s banning travel to any European nation that DOESNT have a Trump golf course.

It all makes sense now.
 
Hamish Howl said:
He more or less does whatever is the most harmful thing at any given moment.

If he was just acting randomly, he would eventually do something right, but he doesn't.
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You mean like staring at an eclipse?

trump-solar-eclipse.jpg
 
Atomic Kid said:
You mean like staring at an eclipse?

That's great. Staring at an eclipse. Shaking hands during a pandemic. What's next? Going swimming during a Tsunami?

What was the deal with his national address tonight? It was like he was a zombie. Is he on drugs?
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jpn said:
Atomic Kid said:
You mean like staring at an eclipse?

That's great. Staring at an eclipse. Shaking hands during a pandemic. What's next? Going swimming during a Tsunami?

What was the deal with his national address tonight? It was like he was a zombie. Is he on drugs?
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Like I told you before :roll: ... Sudafed ...
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jpn said:
Atomic Kid said:
You mean like staring at an eclipse?

That's great. Staring at an eclipse. Shaking hands during a pandemic. What's next? Going swimming during a Tsunami?

What was the deal with his national address tonight? It was like he was a zombie. Is he on drugs?
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I don't know. He looked like a school kid who didn't do his homework before being called upon by the teacher to speak about it. Like it was first time he had ever seen the subject matter until now and was just trying to BS his way through it.
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jpn said:
Atomic Kid said:
You mean like staring at an eclipse?

That's great. Staring at an eclipse. Shaking hands during a pandemic. What's next? Going swimming during a Tsunami?

What was the deal with his national address tonight? It was like he was a zombie. Is he on drugs?
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Having unprotected sex with a porn star?!?

Oh wait...
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jpn said:
But South Korea is perfectly fine...?
But the UK is fine...?
So utterly chaotic. And remember kids, the president says it's just fine to shake hands with multiple strangers.
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How many Coronavirus infected people have originated from South Korea and the UK?!?


Excerpt from Trump's proclamation:

"... The World Health Organization has determined that multiple countries within the Schengen Area are experiencing sustained person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2. For purposes of this proclamation, the Schengen Area comprises 26 European states: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

The Schengen Area currently has the largest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases outside of the People’s Republic of China. As of March 11, 2020, the number of cases in the 26 Schengen Area countries is 17,442, with 711 deaths, and shows high continuous growth in infection rates. In total, as of March 9, 2020, the Schengen Area has exported 201 COVID-19 cases to 53 countries. Moreover, the free flow of people between the Schengen Area countries makes the task of managing the spread of the virus difficult.

The United States Government is unable to effectively evaluate and monitor all of the travelers continuing to arrive from the Schengen Area. The potential for undetected transmission of the virus by infected individuals seeking to enter the United States from the Schengen Area threatens the security of our transportation system and infrastructure and the national security. ..."
 
Barnacle said:
How many Coronavirus infected people have originated from South Korea and the UK?!?


Excerpt from Trump's proclamation:

"... The World Health Organization has determined that multiple countries within the Schengen Area are experiencing sustained person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2. For purposes of this proclamation, the Schengen Area comprises 26 European states: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

The Schengen Area currently has the largest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases outside of the People’s Republic of China. As of March 11, 2020, the number of cases in the 26 Schengen Area countries is 17,442, with 711 deaths, and shows high continuous growth in infection rates. In total, as of March 9, 2020, the Schengen Area has exported 201 COVID-19 cases to 53 countries. Moreover, the free flow of people between the Schengen Area countries makes the task of managing the spread of the virus difficult.

The United States Government is unable to effectively evaluate and monitor all of the travelers continuing to arrive from the Schengen Area. The potential for undetected transmission of the virus by infected individuals seeking to enter the United States from the Schengen Area threatens the security of our transportation system and infrastructure and the national security. ..."
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Why would the UK be any less susceptible to the virus than the rest of Europe?
 
Barnacle said:
How many Coronavirus infected people have originated from South Korea and the UK?!?


Excerpt from Trump's proclamation:

"... The World Health Organization has determined that multiple countries within the Schengen Area are experiencing sustained person-to-person transmission of SARS-CoV-2. For purposes of this proclamation, the Schengen Area comprises 26 European states: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland.

The Schengen Area currently has the largest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases outside of the People’s Republic of China. As of March 11, 2020, the number of cases in the 26 Schengen Area countries is 17,442, with 711 deaths, and shows high continuous growth in infection rates. In total, as of March 9, 2020, the Schengen Area has exported 201 COVID-19 cases to 53 countries. Moreover, the free flow of people between the Schengen Area countries makes the task of managing the spread of the virus difficult.

The United States Government is unable to effectively evaluate and monitor all of the travelers continuing to arrive from the Schengen Area. The potential for undetected transmission of the virus by infected individuals seeking to enter the United States from the Schengen Area threatens the security of our transportation system and infrastructure and the national security. ..."
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Interesting context. Thank you for posting.
 
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