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Trump knew how dangerous covid was & decided to withhold information & instead told these lies.
JAN. 11, 2020
0 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
China releases the genetic sequence of the novel coronavirus, enabling scientists worldwide to develop testing for the virus.
TIME LINE
JAN. 11, 2020
0 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
China releases the genetic sequence of the novel coronavirus, enabling scientists worldwide to develop testing for the virus. TIME LINE
JAN. 17, 2020
0 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“This is a serious situation. The situation could indeed change quickly. Therefore, we are taking a cautious approach to this outbreak and we’re preparing ourselves to respond quickly to any new developments.”
— Dr. Nancy Messonnier, at CDC.
0 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“This is a serious situation. The situation could indeed change quickly. Therefore, we are taking a cautious approach to this outbreak and we’re preparing ourselves to respond quickly to any new developments.”
— Dr. Nancy Messonnier, at CDC.
JAN. 21, 2020
1 U.S. case, 0 deaths
The first case of the coronavirus in the United States is reported near Seattle, Wash. It’s a 35-year-old man just back from visiting family in Wuhan, China.
1 U.S. case, 0 deaths
The first case of the coronavirus in the United States is reported near Seattle, Wash. It’s a 35-year-old man just back from visiting family in Wuhan, China.
JAN. 22, 2020
1 U.S. case, 0 deaths
“We have it totally under control. It’s one person coming in from China, & we have it under control. It’s going to be just fine.”
—Trump, in an interview w/CNBC, was asked about the first U.S. case & said he wasn’t worried about a pandemic.
1 U.S. case, 0 deaths
“We have it totally under control. It’s one person coming in from China, & we have it under control. It’s going to be just fine.”
—Trump, in an interview w/CNBC, was asked about the first U.S. case & said he wasn’t worried about a pandemic.
JAN. 30, 2020
5 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
The WHO declares the coronavirus a “public health emergency of international concern.”
------Trump “We only have five people. Hopefully, everything’s going to be great.
5 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
The WHO declares the coronavirus a “public health emergency of international concern.”
------Trump “We only have five people. Hopefully, everything’s going to be great.
FEB. 3, 2020
11 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“We expect to find additional cases of novel coronavirus infection in the United States. We expect to see more cases of person-to-person spread among close contacts.”
— The CDC’s Messonnier, in a briefing with reporters.
11 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“We expect to find additional cases of novel coronavirus infection in the United States. We expect to see more cases of person-to-person spread among close contacts.”
— The CDC’s Messonnier, in a briefing with reporters.
FEB. 4, 2020
11 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“We are coordinating with the Chinese government and working closely together on the coronavirus outbreak in China. My administration will take all necessary steps to safeguard our citizens from this threat.”
— Trump State of the Union.
11 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“We are coordinating with the Chinese government and working closely together on the coronavirus outbreak in China. My administration will take all necessary steps to safeguard our citizens from this threat.”
— Trump State of the Union.
FEB. 10, 2020
11 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“Looks like by April, you know, in theory, when it gets a little warmer, it miraculously goes away. I hope that’s true. But we’re doing great in our country.
11 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“Looks like by April, you know, in theory, when it gets a little warmer, it miraculously goes away. I hope that’s true. But we’re doing great in our country.
China, I spoke with President Xi, and they’re working very, very hard. And I think it’s going to all work out fine.”
— Trump, at a campaign rally in Manchester, N.H.
— Trump, at a campaign rally in Manchester, N.H.
FEB. 11, 2020
12 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“In our country, we only have, basically, 12 cases and most of those people are recovering and some cases fully recovered. So it’s actually less.”
— Trump, in an interview with Geraldo Rivera
12 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“In our country, we only have, basically, 12 cases and most of those people are recovering and some cases fully recovered. So it’s actually less.”
— Trump, in an interview with Geraldo Rivera
FEB. 12, 2020
12 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“We can and should be prepared for this new virus to gain a foothold in the U.S. The goal of the measures we have taken to date are to slow the introduction
12 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“We can and should be prepared for this new virus to gain a foothold in the U.S. The goal of the measures we have taken to date are to slow the introduction
and impact of this disease in the United States, but at some point, we are likely to see community spread in the U.S.”
— The CDC’s Messonnier
— The CDC’s Messonnier
FEB. 24, 2020
51 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. We are in contact with everyone and all relevant countries. CDC & World Health have been working hard and very smart. Stock Market starting to look very good to me!”
— Trump tweet.
51 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“The Coronavirus is very much under control in the USA. We are in contact with everyone and all relevant countries. CDC & World Health have been working hard and very smart. Stock Market starting to look very good to me!”
— Trump tweet.
FEB. 26, 2020
57 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
The CDC’s Messonnier, who warned that the government’s containment strategy would likely have to move to mitigation measures such as closing businesses and schools
57 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
The CDC’s Messonnier, who warned that the government’s containment strategy would likely have to move to mitigation measures such as closing businesses and schools
FEB. 26, 2020
“When you have 15 people, and the 15 within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero, that’s a pretty good job we’ve done.”
— Trump, at a coronavirus task force press briefing
“When you have 15 people, and the 15 within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero, that’s a pretty good job we’ve done.”
— Trump, at a coronavirus task force press briefing
FEB. 28, 2020
60 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“Now the Democrats are politicizing the coronavirus. … One of my people came up to me and said, ‘Mr. President, they tried to beat you on Russia, Russia, Russia.’ That didn’t work out too well.
60 U.S. cases, 0 deaths
“Now the Democrats are politicizing the coronavirus. … One of my people came up to me and said, ‘Mr. President, they tried to beat you on Russia, Russia, Russia.’ That didn’t work out too well.
They couldn’t do it. They tried the impeachment hoax. That was on a perfect conversation. They tried anything, they tried it over and over. … And this is their new hoax.”
— Trump, at a campaign rally in North Charleston, S.C.
— Trump, at a campaign rally in North Charleston, S.C.
FEB. 29, 2020
68 U.S. cases, 1 death
Health officials confirm what was thought to be the first U.S. death from the coronavirus. California would later confirm at least two deaths occurred earlier in the month.
68 U.S. cases, 1 death
Health officials confirm what was thought to be the first U.S. death from the coronavirus. California would later confirm at least two deaths occurred earlier in the month.
MARCH 3, 2020
118 U.S. cases, 7 deaths
Pence announces the CDC will issue new guidance saying anyone can be tested for the coronavirus, subject to a doctor’s orders. But major problems with testing remain, making it difficult to get a test.
118 U.S. cases, 7 deaths
Pence announces the CDC will issue new guidance saying anyone can be tested for the coronavirus, subject to a doctor’s orders. But major problems with testing remain, making it difficult to get a test.
MARCH 5, 2020
217 U.S. cases, 12 deaths
“Gallup just gave us the highest rating ever for the way we are handling the CoronaVirus situation. The April 2009-10 Swine Flu, where nearly 13,000 people died in the U.S., was poorly handled.”
— Trump tweet.
217 U.S. cases, 12 deaths
“Gallup just gave us the highest rating ever for the way we are handling the CoronaVirus situation. The April 2009-10 Swine Flu, where nearly 13,000 people died in the U.S., was poorly handled.”
— Trump tweet.
MARCH 6, 2020
262 U.S. cases, 14 deaths
“Anybody that wants a test can get a test. That’s what the bottom line is.”
— Trump, while visiting CDC headquarters in Atlanta. This was false. In fact, at this time testing capacity was about 75,000 nationally, according to the CDC.
262 U.S. cases, 14 deaths
“Anybody that wants a test can get a test. That’s what the bottom line is.”
— Trump, while visiting CDC headquarters in Atlanta. This was false. In fact, at this time testing capacity was about 75,000 nationally, according to the CDC.
MARCH 10, 2020
959 U.S. cases, 28 deaths
“This was unexpected. … And it hit the world. And we’re prepared, and we’re doing a great job with it. And it will go away. Just stay calm. It will go away.”
— Trump, to reporters at the U.S. Capitol
959 U.S. cases, 28 deaths
“This was unexpected. … And it hit the world. And we’re prepared, and we’re doing a great job with it. And it will go away. Just stay calm. It will go away.”
— Trump, to reporters at the U.S. Capitol
MARCH 11, 2020
1,281 U.S. cases, 36 deaths
“The vast majority of Americans, the risk is very, very low.”
— Trump, in an Oval Office address to the nation.
“Bottom line, it’s going to get worse.”
— Dr. Anthony Fauci
The WHO declares the coronavirus a global pandemic
1,281 U.S. cases, 36 deaths
“The vast majority of Americans, the risk is very, very low.”
— Trump, in an Oval Office address to the nation.
“Bottom line, it’s going to get worse.”
— Dr. Anthony Fauci
The WHO declares the coronavirus a global pandemic
MARCH 23, 2020
43,843 U.S. cases, 557 deaths
“America will again, and soon, be open for business — very soon — a lot sooner than three or four months that somebody was suggesting. A lot sooner.
43,843 U.S. cases, 557 deaths
“America will again, and soon, be open for business — very soon — a lot sooner than three or four months that somebody was suggesting. A lot sooner.
We cannot let the cure be worse than the problem itself. We’re not going to let the cure be worse than the problem.”
— Trump, at a task force briefing
— Trump, at a task force briefing
APRIL 4, 2020
308,650 U.S. cases, 8,408 deaths
“This will be probably the toughest week, between this week and next week. And there’ll be a lot of death, unfortunately, but a lot less death than if this wasn’t done. But there will be death.”
— Trump
308,650 U.S. cases, 8,408 deaths
“This will be probably the toughest week, between this week and next week. And there’ll be a lot of death, unfortunately, but a lot less death than if this wasn’t done. But there will be death.”
— Trump
APRIL 13, 2020
580,619 U.S. cases, 23,538 deaths
“I’m going to put it very simply: The president of the United States has the authority to do what the president has the authority to do, which is very powerful. The president of the United States calls the shots.”
— Trump,
580,619 U.S. cases, 23,538 deaths
“I’m going to put it very simply: The president of the United States has the authority to do what the president has the authority to do, which is very powerful. The president of the United States calls the shots.”
— Trump,
And who can forget Trump's dangerous, ridiculous and ludicrous statements about injecting disinfectants into the body to kill COVID.
He has held back & Stole PPE if states didn't do what he wanted.
He opened to soon for greed & the stock market. He did not care who dies!
He has held back & Stole PPE if states didn't do what he wanted.
He opened to soon for greed & the stock market. He did not care who dies!
