Trump says he 'strongly' disagreed with move to reopen Georgia -- contradicting source who said he a

[Andy823]

CNN)President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence both called Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday night and expressed support and praise for the Republican's move to reopen businesses in his state starting Friday, a source familiar with the call said. Trump later said the opposite -- that he told Kemp he disagreed "strongly" with the decision.

The call came as public health officials warned that Kemp is moving too quickly, some business owners said they would keep their doors closed and mayors said they feared Kemp's action would deepen the coronavirus crisis in their communities.

Trump and Pence complimented Kemp on his performance as Georgia governor, the source said. Another person familiar with the call said it went well.

But the President said during Wednesday's news conference that he told Kemp he disagreed "strongly" with the governor's decision to reopen some businesses in his state.

https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/22/politics/trump-pence-georgia-governor-brian-kemp/index.html

[sfstaxprep]

1. Kemp Knows Drumpf Supports Him

Drumpf says stuff at the press conferences, but the two of them are really buddy buddy.

[Andy823]

2. Yes, but

this is also so trump won't get blamed if things go bad. Of course if by some miracle things work out, trump will take the credit.

[rickford66]

3. And Birx put her reputation on the line saying the Georgians are creative.

If she was smart, she should have faked a coughing fit and left the room.

[C_U_L8R]

4. So many mixed messages

No wonder the magats are so confused.

[Andy823]

11. The sad thing is

they will follow their "dear leaders" advice instead of listening to the experts. The "cult" mentality is very strong in his base.

[Renew Deal]

5. It's going to be bad for Georgia if Trump is already covering his ass

[Andy823]

8. He always covers his ass

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One way or another, trump will not take the heat for encouraging these idiots to open up, way too early.

[SoonerPride]

6. So the protestors now will scream that trump is the enemy

Right?

I mean he’s obviously opposed to their freedumb!

He thinks they need to stay out of work.

He stonefly opposes the state resuming economic activity.

He is their enemy now.

Right?! RIGHT?!?

[GulfCoast66]

7. Georgia is being hit pretty hard and are no where near their peak.

By mid May it is going to be ugly there.

And it’s not just Atlanta. It is moving into more rural areas.

Well, they still got jesus.

[Renew Deal]

9. 936 new cases on 4/23

Georgia has a long painful way to go.

[crickets]

14. There are those of us hunkered down in GA who are well aware.

It's not a nice situation to be in right now. Thanks for thinking of us.

[GulfCoast66]

15. I'm really no better off in Florida!

Hopefully trump backstabbing Kemp will give DeShitis pause here in Florida.

[crickets]

16. Oh, boy. Aren't we both in a pickle? Hang tight, buddy! nt

[Andy823]

17. Florida is looking pretty bad

all the republican governors who are kissing up to trump by opening early are only making things worse.

I hope some of them come to their senses, but only time will tell.

[GulfCoast66]

18. The only hope is that the WDW President is on his kangaroo committee

Disney is not even close to reopening nor or any of the theme parks. Hopefully others will follow their lead.

[UTUSN]

10. K&R

[panader0]

12. It was a "perfect" call.

He probably told Kemp "Don't pay any mind to what I'll say tomorrow."

[scrabblequeen40]

13. they shared a nod and "wink" before disconnecting...

Kemp knows. Trump knows. Pence knows. They all know the game. "We support you, but you know, we have to play the game and say certain things. wink, wink. You know what I mean... keep up the good work, Kempy."

So Kemp takes a bold move, Trump pretends to "discourage," -- everyone wins!

If it goes well, both Gov and Orange Rat win. If it doesn't go well, only one of them has to be sacrificed while Orange Rat can still claim victory.

It was all agreed on in advance