Trump: "I haven't heard anything about testing being a problem"

[RandySF]

Several rural-state governors alerted President Trump on Monday that they are struggling to obtain urgently needed medical supplies and testing equipment, warning that despite the worsening coronavirus situation in New York and other urban areas, more sparsely populated parts of the country need help, too.

In response to requests for more testing kits, Mr. Trump said, "I haven't heard about testing in weeks," according to an audio recording of the call between the president and governors obtained by CBS News.

During the call, which lasted a little over an hour, Democratic and Republican governors detailed how they are struggling to obtain the protective equipment doctors and nurses will need to treat the sick and the test kits needed to determine whether sick residents are suffering from COVID-19.

"We understand the challenges in New York. I have family in New York," Wyoming Republican Governor Mark Gordon told the president. But, he told Mr. Trump, "I think a little bit of supply going our way could get us better prepared going forward."

"Good point," Mr. Trump replied. "Thank you very much, Mark. If you have a problem, call me. I'll get you what you need."

CBS News obtained a recording of the call from a participant shortly after it concluded. Others familiar with the call confirmed some of the details.




https://www.cbsnews.com/news/rural-state-governors-tell-trump-they-need-tests-and-medical-supplies-too/?ftag=CNM-00-10aab7e&linkId=85456376

[jls4561]

1. Dear squatter in the White House:

You are not hearing anything about "testing being a problem" because even when you put your minuscule hands over your ears, you are able to bleat "LA! LA! LA! ME! ME! ME! I AM GREAT!" loudly enough to drown out the truth.

Me, whenever I see you on TV, I just crank up Bowie to drown out the lies.

I you have a problem, call me. That you very much, orange asshat.

[OAITW r.2.0]

2. That's cuz none of his syncophants will tell him the truth. Why? Cuz he doesn't want to know

the truth.

e fucked up and he can't unfuck it. He doesn't have the character to do that.

[bdamomma]

3. we need to flood the

WH with calls and ask for Test kits. Evil POS.

We should not give him the satisfaction of killing us all.

[bullwinkle428]

4. Because you are the WORST LISTENER in the HISTORY of the WORLD.