Trump Wants Churches Reopened As U.S. Deaths Near 100,000 - The 11th Hour - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Despite several COVID-19 outbreaks across the globe being tied to religious gatherings, Trump is pushing for states to reopen houses of worship calling them 'essential' as the U.S. death toll tops 96,000 people. Aired on 05/22/2020.

[DFW]

1. Fine. Pack 'em in like sardines, and confiscate all masks at the door.

After all, it's no secret how people who attend megachurches in the South usually vote.

The less of them, the merrier.

If that sounds heartless, go talk to some of these ultra-religious Southern Republicans. I'll show you some heartless!

[Rhiannon12866]

2. I keep waiting for someone to call Trump out on what church he's so anxious to attend

The only time we've seen him near a church was George H.W. Bush's funeral when he was obviously uncomfortable and had to idea how to behave - since it was not about him.

[DFW]

3. I think Trump has only one interest in people attending church

He hopes people will praise him, and to a large audience.

I suppose he'd be willing to give God and Jesus equal time, but I'm sure he'd use the quote from Tom Lehrer's song: "That's not my department, says Wernher von Braun."

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Since those attending church aren't there to praise Trump, no wonder he has no interest

And I wouldn't trust him with the collection plate...

[DFW]

5. Oh, you can trust him with the collection plate

Just not what is in it

[Arkansas Granny]

6. Don't forget this classic.

Trump Visits Church On Franklin Graham’s ‘Pray For Donald Trump Day’ With Hat Hair, Golf Shoes

https://www.google.com/amp/s/m.huffpost.com/us/entry/us_5cf463aae4b0e346ce8032ee/amp

[Rhiannon12866]

7. It's like he just arrived from another planet! He has no clue how others feel or behave!

Not that he cares...

[gibraltar72]

8. Rachel did such a fine job telling of some of the disease spread by the church gatherings.

That deal in Minnesota where three priests serve two churches and all three have it and have met with many people. Then the back story on the Holy Ghost Catholic church in Texas. The priest dying and five housemates are positive plus some of the congregation. I think I may do some research on some of those cases. As a recovering Evangelical I kinda enjoy drawing from things I've witnessed.

[bucolic_frolic]

9. Essential to what?

to Trump's reelection? Because the pulpit non-profits rage against Democrats.

A local church hosted job groups. They make all the contacts. The group disbands. One of the deacons runs the mailing list and now he sends Trump promos every week. They should cancel all tax-free status for such patent bs.