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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsA question that a reporter should ask Donald Trump:
"Mr President, in one of your last rallies, you called the coronavirus threat a "hoax" by the Democrats. Many people believed you. Can you look straight into the camera and tell America that it was never a "hoax" and that everyone should take it very seriously and follow the instructions of the healthcare experts that know what they are talking about?"
And please don't call it a "nasty" question.
onenote
(42,782 posts)He'll deny calling the virus a hoax and say that what was, and still is, a hoax, is the Democrats' claim that he wasn't taking the virus seriously.
in other words asking him that just gives him another opportunity to explain away the hoax comment and take credit for dealing with the virus.
kentuck
(111,110 posts)..and they need to hear it from the mouth of Dear Leader that it is not a "hoax". He needs to stop being deceptive and be honest with the people.
onenote
(42,782 posts)and that the "hoax" was the Democrats claiming he wasn't taking the virus seriously.
And to be honest, if you actually read the transcript of his South Carolina rally speech (where he made the hoax remark), that is a plausible interpretation of what he said.
So I think there is absolutely nothing to be gained by giving him a platform to again blame the Democrats for attacking his "perfect" handling of the virus.
kentuck
(111,110 posts)5 times Trump and US officials downplayed coronavirus as the administration struggled to prepare for the growing pandemic
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https://i.insider.com/5e6a60c2e4f9fe69d97fcc75?width=600&format=jpeg&auto=webp
At a campaign rally on Feb. 28 in North Charleston, S.C., Trump said accused the Democrats of using the coronavirus as "their new hoax." (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) AP Photo/Patrick Semansky
bluestarone
(17,067 posts)Ask the question!
uponit7771
(90,367 posts)onenote
(42,782 posts)"Now the Democrats are politicizing the coronavirus, you know that right? Coronavirus, theyre politicizing it. We did one of the great jobs. You say, Hows President Trump doing? They go, Oh, not good, not good. They have no clue. They dont have any clue. They cant even count their votes in Iowa. They cant even count. No, they cant. They cant count their votes.
One of my people came up to me and said, Mr. President, they tried to beat you on Russia, Russia, Russia. That didnt work out too well. They couldnt do it. They tried the impeachment hoax. That was on a perfect conversation. They tried anything. They tried it over and over. Theyd been doing it since you got in. Its all turning. They lost. Its all turning. Think of it. Think of it. And this is their new hoax. But we did something thats been pretty amazing. We have 15 people in this massive country and because of the fact that we went early. We went early, we could have had a lot more than that. Were doing great. Our country is doing so great
Generic Brad
(14,276 posts)We all heard him say disgusting things that his followers brushed off as typical locker room talk. Reality means nothing to those people.
spanone
(135,900 posts)He loves him.
uponit7771
(90,367 posts)Shermann
(7,455 posts)...to say the Democratic politicization of the issue was the hoax.
kentuck
(111,110 posts)Many people still believe it is a "hoax".
Thomas Hurt
(13,903 posts)world wide wally
(21,757 posts)Shermann
(7,455 posts)...to request clarification on why so many WH statements regarding a national emergency have needed clarification.
The hoaxes, the perfect tests, the controlled virus, the game-changing drugs, the defense authorization act...these statements should be CRYSTAL CLEAR.
kentuck
(111,110 posts)But, they are not. They are still dishonest and deceptive. People still believe it is a "hoax".
TNNurse
(6,929 posts)but he isn't a failure, until he begins to blame somebody else"
John Burroughs 1837-1921
samplegirl
(11,511 posts)trump does and says as he wants because we tolerate much to much from him!
kentuck
(111,110 posts)A wink and a nod, just joking smirk, is not enough. He is the only person that can get this across to people who think it is a hoax. He can persuade them if he chooses. It is about the health and lives of us all.
uponit7771
(90,367 posts)SayItLoud
(1,702 posts)"Nasty, very nasty question and you are a terrible reporter and you work for a fake failing news organization. And what's more I NEVER SAID THAT, next question".
kentuck
(111,110 posts)The question should still be asked.
Sugar Smack
(18,748 posts)I like that one, because that puts him directly on the spot.
WinstonSmith4740
(3,059 posts)The press SHOULD ask that question...the problem is, they won't. I don't know if it's access, cowardice, or threats from their editors, but our damn press, with too few exceptions (bless Yamiche Alcindor, and keep her safe), are on their damn knees to this asshole. If he doesn't like a question, he turns on the reporter and calls the question "nasty". He lies constantly, and they know it, but again, he never gets called on it. Peter Alexander even admitted the question that caused Trump to melt down the other day was intended to be a "softball". Why? Why do they feel this idiot deserves "softball" questions? His "handling" of this crisis has caused his ratings to go UP.
This country is in trouble. Right now, the only thing keeping this country from sinking into a Russian style "democracy" is The House and The Press. If they don't get off their damn knees soon, we're not going to make it to the November elections. He'll call them off, or bomb someone, declare a national emergency, and declare himself in charge "for the duration". Which will never end. Oh, and somebody seriously needs to have Joe Biden's back. If Vlad isn't done with Donald yet, and it looks like Joe's going to take it in November, Vlad will have him killed. It's just the way he does things.
kentuck
(111,110 posts)Or his handling of the CV pressers has persuaded his supporters?
WinstonSmith4740
(3,059 posts)But a couple of days ago, he had actually cracked 50% approval. https://www.dailywire.com/news/trump-approval-rating-on-handling-of-coronavirus-skyrockets It's on it's way back down, of course. According to 528, he's back down to his normal 43%.
Rachel has been calling for the press to stop covering his daily briefings on this thing, and I think she's right. All he does is get up there and spew lies, which really endangers us all. Look at those idiot kids on Florida beaches for Spring Break. I wonder how many of them are going to bring that damn virus back to their elderly grandparents.
IronLionZion
(45,563 posts)Lonestarblue
(10,106 posts)The clips show reporters asking Obama serious, tough questions about the rollout of the ACA. In contrast, the media lets Trump away with flat-out lying because they dont correct his lies in real time but after the fact when the lie is already gaining ground. I am so disappointed in the mainstream media. They are portraying Trump as an effective leader.
Chainfire
(17,663 posts)Hey, dude, are you on dope?
Brainfodder
(6,423 posts)He's not going to change, or he would have already?
Same for his spawn.
Wrinkle free Barbie and Ken, you notice they never take questions?
Where's Ken with all his titles explaining wtf he is doing?
AlexSFCA
(6,139 posts)the only way his followers will stop follow him if they physically die.
NCDem47
(2,250 posts)With him standing at the podium taking questions, have a reporter say...
"This is directed at (fill in the name)..."
If he starts rambling, say, "The American poeple would like to hear from X."
Something like that.
Just make him non-consequential. Like it doesn't even matter that the President of the United States is even standing up there. Deny him oxygen.
Grasswire2
(13,571 posts)He's contradicted Trump a couple of times.