AP FACT CHECK: Trump hype on auto industry and ventilators

[steve2470]

https://apnews.com/17868870ddfc526c6c7f454d651b6d7f

DETROIT (AP) — President Donald Trump is falsely asserting how quickly automakers including GM, Ford and Tesla can manufacture ventilators to help fill an acute U.S. shortage of the medical equipment for coronavirus patients.

Ford and GM have yet to start production, and it would take them months, if not longer, to begin production, if it’s even possible.

A look at the claim:

TRUMP: “Ford, General Motors and Tesla are being given the go ahead to make ventilators and other metal products, FAST! @fema Go for it auto execs, lets see how good you are?” — tweet Sunday.


I knew he was lying.

[procon]

1. It wasn't even a good lie.

He didn't think It through, he just blurted out whatever he was thinking at the moment with no concept of how his idea might be implemented.

It might be easier to find a company that already make related machines that pump air like nebulizer machines, sleep equipment, vaporizers, humidifiers, and respirators. Those manufacturers might be better suited to the retooling needed to convert to the production of ventilators than a car maker.

[William769]

2. Kick & recommended.