Buffalo_Gal

Mnuchin: Not bailing out states that were poorly managed before this crisis. On Friday, they signed to allow states to use money to pay police, firemen, etc (part of the $150B coronavirus state aid).

Someone posted about those the the other day. Those are horrible!!

There was a question from a guy who imports from China, and asking if Trump would consider lifting the tariffs. $19B being distributed to the farmers from China tariffs. And money goes back into the treasury. (Basically, the guy is SOL) Brett: Have you considered more tariffs to make China pay for the virus? Trump: Well, we are considering all options. At a minimum, tariffs are our greatest negotiating tool. They have to buy from us, if they do not buy, we will terminate the deal. And, complaining about WHO and WTO. All they do is agree with China.

Better here... Fox town hall Easy question about infrastructure - he's been on infrastructure for a while now. Trump said they are not doing anything without a payroll tax cut. Mnuchin - through the cracks of the paycheck protection program. Listing what they have done. $3T into the economy. For the Americans who have not received their money, they will over the next few weeks. (the $1200) Will go back and work with Congress to stimulate the economy.

That's a lay-up question... he's been on infrastructure for a while now. Trump said they are not doing anything without a payroll tax cut.

Martha: Date when we will be self-sufficient on antibiotics in the United States? Trump: We are bring the supply chains back. He named a buncha places that make US drugs. He does not want to do the vaccine in China, he hopes to do it there. Martha is pushing... when will be at 94%? He said, a couple of years. It does not go quickly. He met with the drug companies 6 months ago. They did them elsewhere for cost, but cost isn't as big an issue these days. (mentioning travel, etc) All about America first.

There will be a report out in 2 weeks as to why they (didn't say who 'they' are) think COVID-19 has impacted POC disproportionately.

These questions... people really do want to be wrapped in bubble wrap. Why in the world does anyone think the government can keep someone safe? And, what happens when the money runs out?

Asked if another country will beat the US in getting a virus vaccine Trump said he'd take his hat off to them. He said it is totally unlike him, but he just wants a vaccine.

He's going to release the intelligence report. On Jan 23rd, he was told the virus would not be a big deal (first time it was mentioned). Shortly thereafter he closed down the country, not due to that, because it was said matter of fact. (nonchalant) Note: This was a little mangled. I am not certain if that Jan 23rd report will be released, or if some intelligence head is putting out a statement. Martha saying that he let 40K people in after he closed flights from China... and he is pointing out they were American citizens.

He's going to urge the schools to, universities, to open in the fall (he is saying about teachers of a certain age, 60, 65, 70... may want to sit it out). Hydroxychloroquine - has helped people, cured people. He's pointing out that people are concerned about Trump getting "credit" for Hydroxychloroquine working, and they politicize anything. Many countries have sworn by this. He is talking about the vaccine again, and saying the doctors will tell him "you shouldn't say that!"

LOL Trump pointing out Gretchen Whitmer is a whiner. She hit the Sunday talk shows this morning, complaining she needed swabs ... but said nothing on the Governor call on Monday. "We are very confident we will have a vaccine by the end of the year." And then he said "close," and "I think." He's pointing out the FDA is doing things like never before. They are putting the full power and might on getting Remdesivir. It is a delicate, difficult drug to make.

Heh, no RT on this. Makes me wonder where he got it... That is a LOT of people on the water!

They are guilty... the question is if they are guilty of incompetence, malfeasance, or bio-warfare (and may also apply).

Broke, exposed... toe-may-toe, toe-mah-toe, whatever his election has done, it ain’t purdy for the socialist power grabbers.

Same evidence that a Frito Bandito mask does.

I think you should wear a burka. What’s the problem with that? It protects me from whatever germs you are carrying.

Mandated? No way in hell. Slippery slope. Optional? Do as you like.

If she does, she does a better job of blending in make-up than he does.

And, that would be why it will never happen. For someone earning under $50K a year, 20% is a painful tax amount.

Er, disagree on the rich part. Even if they did something like the first $50K is no tax, unless it was a 35% flat tax, those of higher wealth would come out (way) ahead.

Wow, I'd love a flat tax. Never gonna happen.

!!! An NBC White House Correspondent BLOCKED the acting Director of National Intelligence?