Cuomo to Trump: ‘Don’t Be a Co-Conspirator of COVID’
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is slamming President Donald Trump and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. During his press briefing on Monday, the Democratic governor expressed concern about Trump’s repeated…
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) is slamming President Donald Trump and his handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
During his press briefing on Monday, the Democratic governor expressed concern about Trump’s repeated attempts to evade discussions about the coronavirus.
Although cases have surged in several states which contradicts the president’s dismissal of the virus and its impacts, Cuomo is urging the president to do “one simple thing.”
“Mr. President, don’t be a co-conspirator of COVID,” Cuomo advised.
“Do one simple thing: acknowledge to the American people that COVID exists. It is a major problem. It’s going to continue until we admit it and each of us stands up to do our part. If he does not acknowledge that, then he is facilitating the virus. He is enabling the virus.”
Cuomo went on to criticize the president’s leadership outlining his approach to handling the virus.
Despite global health experts, state and local officials raising concerns about the accelerated spread of the coronavirus, Trump has continued to dismiss the virus.
See Cuomo’s remarks at the 01:03:00 mark:
In fact, during his Fourth of July speech in Washington, D.C., he even falsely claimed 99% of positive coronavirus cases are harmless. Cuomo recalled multiple occasions where Trump disregarded facts as he noted the growing coronavirus-related problems in several states.