Trump’s Coronavirus Briefing Devolves Into Unwieldy Rant About Issues Outside COVID-19

April 18, 2020
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April 18, 2020

President Trump had plenty of grievances to air during Saturday’s White House coronavirus briefing, most of which didn’t concern his administration’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Trump went on a tangent about a wide range of topics throughout the briefing, which included how the US is investigating China, griping about governors who “like to complain,” accusing the Obama administration for failures, and calling the media’s criticism over testing and supply shortages a “partisan witch hunt” like “the Russia witch hunt.”

The President then concluded the briefing by touting the OPEC deal after ranting about former Vice President Joe Biden, the Iran nuclear deal and China tariffs.

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President Trump had plenty of grievances to air during Saturday’s White House coronavirus briefing, most of which didn’t concern his administration’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Trump went on a tangent about a wide range of topics throughout the briefing, which included how the US is investigating China, griping about governors who “like to complain,” accusing the Obama administration for failures, and calling the media’s criticism over testing and supply shortages a “partisan witch hunt” like “the Russia witch hunt.”

The President then concluded the briefing by touting the OPEC deal after ranting about former Vice President Joe Biden, the Iran nuclear deal and China tariffs.

Scroll down for our full coverage of the briefing:

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  1. Avatar for caltg caltg says:

    “The President also spent his Saturday afternoon slamming Democrats, who he accused of only responding to “RUDE and NASTY” reporters, in a series of tweets.”

    There you go again Donnie, Projecting your own behavior onto others.

  2. Coming soon “The Witless Cocksplat Virus Show”
    Tune in, Tune out, Turn On!

  3. Avatar for pshah pshah says:

    If I’m not mistaken, this briefing was unscheduled. Are they really last minute things? And, if so, what is that based on? Trump’s mood for the day? This is crazy.

    Luckily, like many of you, my snark game doesn’t need advance notice, though a drink never hurts.

  4. Wonder if the Toddler Tyrant will unveil a new three-syllable word today, or if we’ll just have to reuse the old drinking words.

    Meanwhile, I’m glad my relatives in Waukesha County are able to shelter in place. Can’t wait to find out whether the Koch Cabal, Betsy DeVos’ friends, or both are behind this Branch Covidian observance. (h/t @austin_dave)

  5. Trump is lashing out because of his most recent drop in the polls for his job approval on Covid…
    AND making scapegoats/enemies of the press for his own satisfaction and his violent MAGA base!

    Truth be told:
    Trump-Covid-Lockdown

    Snark aside, can someone in the press ask the Self-Appointed Back-up Covidiot IMPeetus what is the national strategy for targeted testing, tracing, tracking and quarantine?

    Rude and Nasty for asking about testing
    OR
    Stupid and Selfish for infecting others?

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