Intelligence Chairman Raised Virus Alarms Weeks Ago, Secret Recording Shows

[Dulcinea]

The chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee warned a small group of well-connected constituents three weeks ago to prepare for dire economic and societal effects of the coronavirus, according to a secret recording obtained by NPR.

The remarks from U.S. Sen. Richard Burr were more stark than any he had delivered in more public forums.

On Feb. 27, when the United States had 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19, President Trump was tamping down fears and suggesting that the virus could be seasonal.

"It's going to disappear. One day, it's like a miracle. It will disappear," the president said then, before adding, "it could get worse before it gets better. It could maybe go away. We'll see what happens."

https://www.npr.org/2020/03/19/818192535/burr-recording-sparks-questions-about-private-comments-on-covid-19

[jberryhill]

1. It's all an insider trading game with these bastards

[Midnight Writer]

2. He hardly "raised an alarm". He privately and quietly told a group of business lobbyists to prepare.

He said fuck all to the people of the Country he swore to serve.

In fact, I see this as akin to insider trading. He is telling select investors confidential information he has acquired as Senate Intelligence Chair.