• Latest
  • Trending
  • All
  • News
  • Business
  • Lifestyle
Trump Order Temporarily Limits U.S. Immigration During Coronavirus Crisis

Trump Says He Never Approved Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s Plan to Reopen Certain Businesses

April 24, 2020
One Of America’s Biggest Youth Trans Clinics Closing Its Doors

One Of America’s Biggest Youth Trans Clinics Closing Its Doors

June 13, 2025
MICHAEL THIELEN: DOJ Lawyers Wanted To Fight The Police, Not Antisemites

MICHAEL THIELEN: DOJ Lawyers Wanted To Fight The Police, Not Antisemites

June 13, 2025
Socialist Now Co-Frontrunner In NYC Mayoral Race After Final Debate With Cuomo

Socialist Now Co-Frontrunner In NYC Mayoral Race After Final Debate With Cuomo

June 13, 2025
MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace Says Alex Padilla’s Removal Was ‘One Of The Bleakest Days’ Of Her Anchoring Career

MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace Says Alex Padilla’s Removal Was ‘One Of The Bleakest Days’ Of Her Anchoring Career

June 13, 2025
Dems Finally Realizing Most Americans Don’t Want Enormous Climate Agenda Imposed On Them

Dems Finally Realizing Most Americans Don’t Want Enormous Climate Agenda Imposed On Them

June 13, 2025
‘Morning Joe’ Guest Says Noem ‘Failed’ To ‘De-Escalate’ Situation By Not Letting Heckling Dem Sen Ask Question

‘Morning Joe’ Guest Says Noem ‘Failed’ To ‘De-Escalate’ Situation By Not Letting Heckling Dem Sen Ask Question

June 13, 2025
Sole Survivor of Air India Crash Shares Details

Sole Survivor of Air India Crash Shares Details

June 13, 2025
‘The Stakes Are Real’: Border Hawks Counting On ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ To Reach Finish Line

‘The Stakes Are Real’: Border Hawks Counting On ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ To Reach Finish Line

June 13, 2025
Appeals Court Quickly Shoots Down Activist Judge — Lets Trump Keep National Guard On Street

Appeals Court Quickly Shoots Down Activist Judge — Lets Trump Keep National Guard On Street

June 13, 2025
Supreme Court Allows Cut in Funding for Teacher Training

Supreme Court Ruling Could Make It Easier for Students With Disabilities to Sue Schools

June 13, 2025
House Approves Funding Cuts to Foreign Aid, NPR, And PBS

House Approves Funding Cuts to Foreign Aid, NPR, And PBS

June 13, 2025
Texas Governor Deploys 5,000 National Guard Troops Ahead of Anti-ICE Protests

Texas Governor Deploys 5,000 National Guard Troops Ahead of Anti-ICE Protests

June 13, 2025
  • Donald Trump
  • State of the Union
  • Elon Musk
  • Tariffs
  • Congress
  • Faith
  • Immigration
Friday, June 13, 2025
  • Login
IJR
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls
No Result
View All Result
IJR
No Result
View All Result
Home IJR

Trump Says He Never Approved Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s Plan to Reopen Certain Businesses

by Savannah Rychcik
April 24, 2020
in IJR
235 17
5
Trump Order Temporarily Limits U.S. Immigration During Coronavirus Crisis

Jonathan Ernst/Reuters

491
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

President Donald Trump is adamant he has never given Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) the go-ahead on certain businesses as the state partially reopens its economy.

“I (or [Mike Pence]) never gave Governor Brian Kemp an OK on those few businesses outside of the Guidelines. FAKE NEWS!” Trump tweeted.

He added, “Spas, beauty salons, tattoo parlors, and barber shops should take a little slower path, but I told the Governor to do what is right for the great people of Georgia (and USA)!”

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1253695275585220608

According to reports, Trump and Vice President Mike Pence did privately approve Kemp’s plan to reopen businesses.

Trump, however, publicly voiced his disapproval at a news conference and said he told Kemp he “disagrees strongly” with his decision, as IJR previously reported.

“I told the governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, that I disagree strongly with his decision to open certain facilities which are in violation of the phase one guidelines,” Trump said. 

Kemp came out in defense of his decision to slowly begin reopening his state’s economy, as IJR previously reported.

He maintained he is basing his decision off of data and recommendations by health officials.

“For weeks now, my team has worked closely with the Trump Administration and our federal counterparts to mitigate the impact of [coronavirus] in Georgia. Our decisions and direction are informed by data and public health recommendations,” Kemp wrote.

Trump was not the only one to criticize Kemp’s decision.

Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D) called Kemp’s decision “dangerously incompetent.”

Rep. Doug Collins (R-Ga.) also spoke out about Kemp’s plans.

“The president wants the country open. I want the country open. The governor wants the country open. The problem is how do you do it? And I think that’s the problem with leadership,” Collins said.

Trump’s comments come shortly after he issued a series of tweets calling on Americans to “liberate” states with Democratic governors.

Editor’s Note: This article was updated for clarity after publication.

Tags: Brian KempCoronavirus OutbreakDonald Trump
Share196Tweet123
Savannah Rychcik

Savannah Rychcik

IJR, Writer

Advertisements

Top Stories June 10th
Top Stories June 7th
Top Stories June 6th
Top Stories June 3rd
Top Stories May 30th
Top Stories May 29th
Top Stories May 24th
Top Stories May 23rd
Top Stories May 21st
Top Stories May 17th

Join Over 6M Subscribers

We’re organizing an online community to elevate trusted voices on all sides so that you can be fully informed.





IJR

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Trusted Voices On All Sides

  • About Us
  • GDPR Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Editorial Standards & Corrections Policy
  • Subscribe to IJR

Follow Us

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • Politics
  • US News
  • Commentary
  • World News
  • Faith
  • Latest Polls

    Copyright © 2024 IJR

Top Stories June 10th Top Stories June 7th Top Stories June 6th Top Stories June 3rd Top Stories May 30th Top Stories May 29th Top Stories May 24th Top Stories May 23rd Top Stories May 21st Top Stories May 17th