Dems – I don’t think this pandemic is going to help you in Nov. if you compare Trump’s actual response to the virus vs. the response of the leadership of NY city. True Trump made comments trying to minimize the pandemic that were of little benefit. However, actions speak louder than words. Trump initiated a travel ban from China late January and was called a racist and xenophobe. This no doubt saved lives, while at the same time the mayor of NY and the NY city health commissioner were encouraging people to go to restaurants, travel on subways, and have fun during the Chinese New Year. It’s all on tape. So who was actually looking to protect Americans – DeBlasio and NY City health commissioner or Trump? Wait until the DeBlasio/Barbot tapes start running during the actual campaign. Trump puts his foot in his mouth – it’s what he does – but the tapes of Barbot and De Blassio are truly damning.
New York City health commissioner Dr. Oxiris Barbot, among others, who dismissed the incoming threat of the coronavirus in February. “The risk to New Yorkers from coronavirus is low and … our preparedness as a city is very high,” Barbot said at a Feb. 2 press conference supporting the Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival. “There is no reason not to take the subway, not to take a bus, not to go out to your favorite restaurant and certainly not to miss the parade next Sunday [Feb. 9].”
As of today, over a third of all cases of the virus are in NY city. Thanks Mayor and Health Commissioner. Good job! Let’s blame Trump shall we?