“I have not been misleading the American public under any circumstances.”
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top American infectious disease expert, speaking after President Trump retweeted a post that accused Fauci and the Democrats of misleading the American people. The post suggested that the malaria drug hydroxychloroquine was a “cure” for COVID-19 and that masks were unnecessary for virus protection. Facebook and Twitter have removed the post for violating their policies of misinformation. (Reuters — July 28, 2020)
“Thanks Billionaire, your opinion is noted.”
The House Ways and Means Committee, tweeting in reply to Elon Musk, after the Tesla CEO critiqued the possibility of another coronavirus stimulus package. (The Hill — July 24, 2020)
“That's something that everyone here can agree on: Voters in this country must be able to cast a ballot safely and securely and without putting their health at risk.”
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt, speaking of additional funding needed this year to ensure that the general elections are safe and accessible to everyone even amidst coronavirus concerns. (NPR — July 24, 2020)
“They’re not wanted here. They’re not properly trained to be here. And we’re asking them right this minute – we’re demanding that they leave.”
Portland, Ore., Mayor Ted Wheeler, commenting on federal law enforcement’s ongoing presence to subdue protests throughout the city. Wheeler was tear-gassed by federal officers as he joined protestors early Thursday morning. (Reuters — July 23, 2020)
“Congress and the American people have a right to know if this or any other administration is spying on people in the United States outside of express congressional approval, with no or diminished guardrails.”
Sens. Patrick Leahy and Mike Lee, writing in a letter to the attorney general and the director of national intelligence that cited concerns of mass surveillance programs. (The Hill — July 21, 2020)
It's pretty bad when this idiot tells doctors who actually care for coronavirus patients. That hydrox (?) doesn't help. When people and doctors say it does. Now the state of Ohio won't allow pharmacists to sell it.
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