Sen. Chris Murphy: Trump Is Engaging in ‘Middle School Grade Deflection’ of Responsibility for Coronavirus Crisis
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is accusing President Donald Trump and his administration of placing blame for the coronavirus pandemic on others. “The president is engaging in, you know, sort of middle school grade…
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) is accusing President Donald Trump and his administration of placing blame for the coronavirus pandemic on others.
“The president is engaging in, you know, sort of middle school grade deflection, trying to blame the WHO for something that he was responsible for,” Murphy said.
CNN’s Anderson Cooper asked Murphy what he makes of Trump focusing on the WHO and China even though he offered them praise in the past.
Murphy alluded to Trump’s decision to suspend funding to the WHO.
“Well, pulling money out of the WHO has nothing to do with keeping America safe. It’s all about the president’s attempt to try to find scapegoats,” Murphy said.
Watch his comments below:
Trump decided to halt WHO funding over its approach to the Coronavirus Outbreak, as IJR previously reported.
The move garnered criticism from world leaders.
Murphy went on to claim Trump offered praise to China for its efforts to combat the coronavirus and for its transparency.
He acknowledged the WHO’s shortcomings but also argued it invested in testing early on.