Trump Faces Backlash After Claiming Governors Don’t Decide When State Lockdowns Are Over

President Donald Trump is facing an onslaught of criticism following his latest claim on Twitter.

Based on the tweet, Trump appeared to suggest that governors don’t have the authority to decide when lockdown orders should end. However, many Twitter users have pointed out the flaws in Trump’s tweet.

Technically, Trump’s claims aren’t exactly true.

“Trump can say whatever he wants but if governors decide to continue with stay at home orders, he can’t overrule them,” one tweet read. “Trump takes another L in his war against apostrophes.”

Check out some of the other reactions:

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The latest critical reactions follow Trump’s actual tweet. On Monday morning, the president took to Twitter with multiple concerns about news reports criticizing his administration’s handling of the coronavirus.

Trump blasted what he described as “Fake News Media.” He pushed back against the media arguing it’s the president’s decision to decide when states reopen.

“For the purpose of creating conflict and confusion, some in the Fake News Media are saying that it is the Governors decision to open up the states, not that of the President of the United States & the Federal Government,” Trump said.

He continued, “Let it be fully understood that this is incorrect. It is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons. With that being said, the Administration and I are working closely with the Governors, and this will continue. A decision by me, in conjunction with the Governors and input from others, will be made shortly!”

On Saturday, Trump issued a disaster declaration for Wyoming — marking the first time in history a major disaster had been declared in all 50 states, simultaneously.

As of Monday afternoon, coronavirus cases in the United States have surpassed 545,000. More than 21,000 Americans have also died from complications of coronavirus.