Gov. Larry Hogan Refutes Trump’s Testing Claim, Argues More Tests Are Needed
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is speaking out about President Donald Trump claiming to be unaware of the latest coronavirus testing shortage. On Tuesday, Hogan appeared on CNN’s “New Day” where the host played Trump’s…
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) is speaking out about President Donald Trump claiming to be unaware of the latest coronavirus testing shortage.
On Tuesday, Hogan appeared on CNN’s “New Day” where the host played Trump’s audio from the governors’ call on Monday. Montana Gov. Steve Bullock (R) could be heard expressing concerns about the coronavirus testing kit shortage.
In fact, Bullock described Montana’s shortage as being “one day away” from not being able to continue testing during the phone call. Trump insisted he had not heard of any testing problem.
Hogan was asked his opinion of Trump’s assertion. He agreed with Bullock saying there is “no question” more tests are needed.
“There’s no question that the federal government and all of the states believe that we need more testing,” Hogan said, adding, “This is something that we’re talking about on a daily basis with the administration and with all of our fellow governors.”
Check out Hogan’s interview below:
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“There’s no question this is a pinch-point,” Hogan said of testing, supplies, materials, personal protective equipment (PPE), and ventilators. “Everybody in America knows we don’t have enough of these things.”
Hogan was also asked about the importance of testing and how it impacts his ability to aid Maryland residents.
“Without tests, we really are flying blind” about hotspots and mortality rates, and equipment such as ventilators “are becoming … certainly as important as the testing,” Hogan said.