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MineralMan

(146,325 posts)
Fri Mar 20, 2020, 12:25 PM Mar 2020

It's almost inevitable that Trump's crowded press events will

lead to some of the participants getting a COVID-19 infection. They're violating every part of the social distancing process. They're not isolated, either, when they leave those pressers. So, eventually, one of them will bring the virus with them and pass it along as they stand shoulder-to-shoulder.

Nice example they're setting for the rest of the population. Look at the news broadcasts. News readers are sitting at least 6' from each other or are reporting from home. But, no, Donald J. Trump is immune, and thinks the virus can't touch him or any of his toadies.

They're going to be very surprised pretty soon, I predict.

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at140

(6,110 posts)
3. Hopefully ALL of them have been tested and negative for covid-19
Fri Mar 20, 2020, 12:29 PM
Mar 2020

I am sure they had the first test kits available.

uponit7771

(90,359 posts)
4. +1, they all sit close to each other in an enclosed room !!! Fauci was touching his face on Monday
Fri Mar 20, 2020, 12:30 PM
Mar 2020

... these guys are ate the f ck up!

Indykatie

(3,697 posts)
5. Why Have All Those Damn Folks on the Platform That Have No Speaking Roles?
Fri Mar 20, 2020, 12:30 PM
Mar 2020

This is so irresponsible but we should probably expect nothing less from Trump.

underpants

(182,868 posts)
7. It's all about staying in the camera frame. If he steps aside 6 feet he isn't on the air.
Fri Mar 20, 2020, 12:34 PM
Mar 2020

These are nothing but free publicity and taking the place of rallies.

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213122284

jimfields33

(15,933 posts)
8. I totally doubt it.
Fri Mar 20, 2020, 12:35 PM
Mar 2020

I think they are given a temperature before the media goes in. The secret service would insist on it.

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