Trump Crowd Cheers When POTUS Defends Their Failure to Social Distance as a ‘Peaceful Protest’
President Donald Trump’s crowd of supporters erupted in cheer when he described their apparent failure to follow coronavirus guidelines for indoor events as “peaceful protest.” During a press conference in Bedminster…
President Donald Trump’s crowd of supporters erupted in cheer when he described their apparent failure to follow coronavirus guidelines for indoor events as “peaceful protest.”
During a press conference in Bedminster, N.J., a reporter confronted the president about his handling of the Coronavirus Outbreak as he noted that “dozens of people” of people in the room were not apparently following social distancing guidelines.
“You said that the pandemic is disappearing, but we lost 6,000 Americans this week and just in this room you have dozens of people who are not following the guidelines in New Jersey,” a reporter said.
As the crowd erupted booing the reporter’s remarks, Trump quickly responded insisting the reporter was “wrong.” He also offered another description of the lack of apparent adherence to safety guidelines.
“You’re wrong on that because it’s a political activity,” Trump argued, adding, “And it’s also a peaceful protest. … To me, they all look like they pretty much all have masks on.”
He insisted the lack of social distancing was a peaceful protest for political purposes because his supporters knew the reporter was “coming up.”
Trump continued, “You have an exclusion in the law it says peaceful protest or political activity. … You can call it political activity, but I’d call it peaceful protest because they heard you were coming up and they know the news is fake.”
The president’s remarks drew applause from the crowd.