Trump attacks Democratic Michigan Governor Whitmer on Twitter over coronavirus response
Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press
President Donald Trump on Tuesday attacked Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Twitter after Whitmer was critical of the president's and the federal government's response to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Gretchen Whitmer provided an update on the state’s response to COVID-19.
"Failing Michigan Governor must work harder and be much more proactive," Trump tweeted. "We are pushing her to get the job done. I stand with Michigan!"
Failing Michigan Governor must work harder and be much more proactive. We are pushing her to get the job done. I stand with Michigan!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 17, 2020
Whitmer, who on Monday criticized Trump and the federal government on national television for being unprepared for the crisis, said on MSNBC on Tuesday she was surprised when Trump said, in a conference call with the nation's governors Monday, that they should try to get respirators and other needed items on their own.
"To hear the leader of the federal government tell us to work around the federal government because it's too slow — it's kind of mind-boggling," Whitmer said.
Whitmer responded to Trump on Twitter Tuesday.
"Now that I’ve got your attention, Mr. President — attack tweets won’t solve this crisis," the governor said. "But swift and clear guidance, tests, personal protective equipment, and resources would."
Now that I’ve got your attention, Mr. President - attack tweets won’t solve this crisis. But swift and clear guidance, tests, personal protective equipment, and resources would.
FYI - here’s what I’ve done so far ⬇️ https://t.co/LZkN0U490p— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) March 17, 2020
Though his approach has changed in recent days, Trump initially downplayed the significance of the virus and dismissed Democratic concerns about his handling of coronavirus as "their new hoax."
Whitmer appeared on national TV one day after she ordered all restaurants, bars, gyms, and many other public spaces to close or partially close to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Restaurants are limited to carry out or delivery services. Schools across the state were closed last week.
As of Sunday evening, the state has 54 reported positive COVID-19 cases.
"Failing Michigan Governor must work harder and be much more proactive," Trump tweeted. "We are pushing her to get the job done. I stand with Michigan!"
Failing Michigan Governor must work harder and be much more proactive. We are pushing her to get the job done. I stand with Michigan!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 17, 2020
Whitmer, who on Monday criticized Trump and the federal government on national television for being unprepared for the crisis, said on MSNBC on Tuesday she was surprised when Trump said, in a conference call with the nation's governors Monday, that they should try to get respirators and other needed items on their own.
"To hear the leader of the federal government tell us to work around the federal government because it's too slow — it's kind of mind-boggling," Whitmer said.
Whitmer responded to Trump on Twitter Tuesday.
"Now that I’ve got your attention, Mr. President — attack tweets won’t solve this crisis," the governor said. "But swift and clear guidance, tests, personal protective equipment, and resources would."
Now that I’ve got your attention, Mr. President - attack tweets won’t solve this crisis. But swift and clear guidance, tests, personal protective equipment, and resources would.
FYI - here’s what I’ve done so far ⬇️ https://t.co/LZkN0U490p— Governor Gretchen Whitmer (@GovWhitmer) March 17, 2020
Though his approach has changed in recent days, Trump initially downplayed the significance of the virus and dismissed Democratic concerns about his handling of coronavirus as "their new hoax."
Whitmer appeared on national TV one day after she ordered all restaurants, bars, gyms, and many other public spaces to close or partially close to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Restaurants are limited to carry out or delivery services. Schools across the state were closed last week.
As of Sunday evening, the state has 54 reported positive COVID-19 cases.
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