Steven Seward wrote:
You expect Trump to be a fortune teller and know where all future infections are going to come from. Good luck with Slow Joe Biden.
Fact: trump
IGNORED US scientists working at the WHO alerts, and National Security briefings from at least December to March. That's not fortune telling, that's sheer ignorance!
By January 20th, cases of Coronavirus, had been reported in multiple Asian countries and the United States.
On January 30th, the WHO declared a global health emergency.
The first death of a Coronavirus patient in Europe occurred on FEBRUARY 14th.
trump didn't need to be a fortune telker, he already had sufficient evidence to implement the Pandemic Response Plan developed by President Obama's Administration, but because of his hatred to do with everything President Obama had accomplished, trump CHOSE to continue to ignore what was at the time an epidemic.
February 28th the cases in Europe start to spike.
On February 29th the trump administration issued a "do not travel" order, but limited it to South Korea and Italy.
March 3rd, the United States approves widespread testing, but doesn't follow through with the needed supplies to actually conduct "widespread" testing.
March 11th trump blocks travel from continental European nationals.
March 13th trump finally declared a national emergency.
March 15th the CDC issues a recommendation to limit gatherings to 50 or less.
Because trump CHOSE to ignore briefings and warning signs, we now have an extended stay at home situation and the US Economy is virtually shut down!