Coronavirus US live: protesters chant 'lock her up' against Michigan governor following Trump critic

[Judi Lynn]

Protesters gather in Lansing, Michigan on Wednesday.
Protesters gather in Lansing, Michigan on Wednesday. Photograph: Paul Sancya/AP
Kari Paul in San Francisco (now) and Joan E Greve in Washington (earlier)

Wed 15 Apr 2020 17.06 EDT

Today so far
That’s it from me today. My west coast colleague, Kari Paul, will take over the blog for the next few hours.

Here’s where the day stands so far:

Governor Andrew Cuomo said New York is controlling the spread of coronavirus, but he emphasized the state is not yet out of the woods. Cuomo also announced that he would sign an executive order requiring New Yorkers to wear face coverings where social distancing is not possible, such as on public transportation.
Thousands of people protested Michigan’s stay-at-home order at the state capital. The protesters chanted “Lock her up!” in connection to Democratic governor Gretchen Whitmer, even though Whitmer’s handling of the crisis receives a favorable review from 71% of Michigan residents.
House speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Trump’s decision to halt funding to the WHO. Pelosi said the move was “dangerous, illegal and will be swiftly challenged.” The move was also criticized by a number of world leaders and former president Jimmy Carter.
Elizabeth Warren endorsed Joe Biden’s presidential bid. The Democratic senator and former presidential candidate said in a video announcing the endorsement, “We can’t afford to let Donald Trump continue to endanger the lives and livelihoods of every American.”

More:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/apr/15/coronavirus-us-live-trump-decision-cut-who-funding-sparks-outrage-latest-news-updates?page=with:block-5e976c688f08cf571cdb1bfa#block-5e976c688f08cf571cdb1bfa

[SheltieLover]

1. National Guard should lock them up for blocking hospital ambulance road!

Serious need to stop coddling these freaks!

[CatMor]

2. They can't even come up with a new chant .. .

they are as stupid as their orange leader. They should be locked up in close quarters giving the virus to each other.

[Alacritous Crier]

3. The sad, sad state of...

Trump's Idiocracy.

[Peregrine Took]

4. Which moronic rw radio host is putting these low IQ folks up to it? N/t

[2naSalit]

5. Someone needs to look into that.

And call the National Guard to clean up that mess.

[Grins]

6. Ladies and gentlemen - Today's Republican Party!

Let’s hope it is the last of it.

[Grins]

7. "Lock her up!" "We want to die", they didn't add...