https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/03/31/impeachment-didnt-distract-coronavirus-preparations-trump-did/
Excerpts:
Look at the calendar. The impeachment trial ended on Feb. 5. In reality, it was over before it even started, thanks in large part to McConnell. The only drama was about whether thered be any witnesses and that ended on Jan. 31, when the Senate voted not to hear testimony. That left plenty of time to deal with the virus.
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McConnells own colleagues got the message, too. Throughout the early weeks of the crisis, senior administration officials repeatedly briefed senators about the coronavirus. What senators were told was chilling, said Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), but the administration wasnt asking for more funds. Bottom line: they arent taking this seriously enough, because the administration made no request for ANY emergency funding, which is a big mistake, Murphy tweeted on Feb. 5. Senate Intelligence Committee Chairman Richard Burr (R-N.C.) found enough time in mid-February, apparently prompted by concerns about the emerging pandemic, to sell 33 stocks worth up to $1.7 million, triggering an insider-trading investigation by the Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission. (Burr denies wrongdoing.)
And here's the tweet from Murphy:
Just left the Administration briefing on Coronavirus. Bottom line: they aren't taking this seriously enough.
Notably, no request for ANY emergency funding, which is a big mistake. Local health systems need supplies, training, screening staff etc. And they need it now.
HTH