Pence tries to project calm as virus response coordinator

Trump fired the actual experts in pandemic response two years ago and doesn't trust anyone with actual expertise - so now Mike Pence, who wrote columns doubting that cigarettes caused cancer, doesn’t believe climate science, is for conversion therapy, enabled an HIV outbreak in Indiana and questioned whether or not condoms work, is in charge of the coronavirus response. Because sure, why not.

We'll get through this even without the support of the whining Democrats.

Pence, like Trump and others in his administration, has lied so many times only his most devoted backers, especially his faith based believers, can trust a word he says.

Great leaders are great communicators, individuals who speak clearly and honestly, individuals the public can trust. There are none like that in Trump's admin, no not one.

But anyone with even the tiniest reasoning skill recognized a serial conman like Trump would continue his carney barking ways; leopards and spots, after all.

Who can Americans trust? One of the health related NGOs?

Big Pharma will be rubbing their hands together on this one.

Time for a HUGE R and D subsidy, Mr Pence?

They will remember that when you run for President.

Gary

Trump fired the actual experts in pandemic response two years ago and doesn't trust anyone with actual expertise

And he’s got a better medical scientific administration that’s in charge, don’t worry.

- so now Mike Pence, who wrote columns doubting that cigarettes caused cancer, doesn’t believe climate science, is for conversion therapy, enabled an HIV outbreak in Indiana and questioned whether or not condoms work, is in charge of the coronavirus response. Because sure, why not.

Pence is overseeing this, should Trump have Nadler or Pelosi overseeing this issue?

Pence, like Trump and others in his administration, has lied so many times only his most devoted backers, especially his faith based believers, can trust a word he says. 

You got it wrong, Trump as The POTUS has the PR under control, he never claimed to be an expert on the medical issue.

Great leaders are great communicators, individuals who speak clearly and honestly, individuals the public can trust.

Lincoln and Reagan were the absolute best.

But anyone with even the tiniest reasoning skill recognized a serial conman like Trump would continue his carney barking ways; leopards and spots, after all.

Liberals can politicize this, but it won’t help them politically or socially, really....

Who can Americans trust? One of the health related NGOs?

I trust the people in the medical field in the CDC.

And he’s got a better medical scientific administration that’s in charge, don’t worry.

Hahaha. You still believe Donny despite is thousands of documented lies and history of fraud. That speaks volumes about you. Smh.

Pence is overseeing this, should Trump have Nadler or Pelosi overseeing this issue?

No, he should have scientists overseeing this issue, not someone that believes in an omniscient/omnipotent sky fairy. ROFL.

You got it wrong, Trump as The POTUS has the PR under control, he never claimed to be an expert on the medical issue.

Yeah, Donny does have the PR under control; just look at his statement that we almost have a vaccine.

Lincoln and Reagan were the absolute best.

And Donny isn’t, but Obama was far better than Lincoln or Reagan.

Liberals can politicize this, but it won’t help them politically or socially, really....

Conservatives can continue to bury their heads in the sand but it won’t help address this issue.

I trust the people in the medical field in the CDC.

Right up until Donny turns on them and then you’ll follow suit.

Pence has assigned a medical expert. Happy now?

https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/484938-pence-taps-career-health-official-to-coordinate-white-house-coronavirus

I trust the people in the medical field in the CDC.

Of whom there are a lot less due to Trump's drastic cuts to their budget.

Pence has assigned a medical expert. Happy now?

Wow, so magnanimous of him. You know, doing what he should. Pat on the back for doing his job, and not going on about god stuff.

Those budget cuts never went into effect. Oops.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/ap-fact-check-biden-bloomberg-coronavirus

The Associated Press is calling out two leading Democratic presidential candidates for what the outlet says were inaccurate comments about the government's ability to address diseases like the coronavirus.

How on earth can Pence who doesn’t believe in science and with no knowledge in medicine can handle this issue??? God help us!!!

Pence has assigned a medical expert. Happy now?

Ms. Birx sounds well qualified. My worry is Pence's historical connections to big pharma. (Google/Yandex Pence campaign Eli Lilly health professionals)

And even more worrying is knowing how 'unethical' Trump and those he's appointed have been when dealing with govt contracts.

Elizabeth Warren to Introduce Bill to Strip Border Wall Money to Pay for Virus Effort: Democrats Weaponize Coronavirus Against Trump

No politics here, nothing to see.

AP FACT CHECK: Democrats distort coronavirus readiness

https://apnews.com/d36d6c4de29f4d04beda3db00cb46104

Among the health authorities overseeing the work are Dr. Anne Schuchat, CDC’s principal deputy director and a veteran of previous outbreaks, and Dr. Anthony Fauci, NIH’s infectious disease chief who has advised six presidents.

Hahaha. You still believe Donny

I believe the healthcare officials, but I trust the President and his leadership.

No, he should have scientists overseeing this issue,

You can’t make that call, none of us are the President, regardless of how angry or how many outbursts the liberals have, Trump appoints the people he wants and if liberals don’t like it...well....

Yeah, Donny does have the PR under control; just look at his statement that we almost have a vaccine.

The more liberals politicize the issue, the better it looks for the President and shows liberals care more about the optics rather than finding a solutions and working together on a bipartisan platform.

And Donny isn’t, but Obama was far better than Lincoln or Reagan.

Ahhh, that’s why so many people left the exchange and dropped their healthcare plan and wanted to end the mandate because he did such a great job. Lol

Conservatives can continue to bury their heads in the sand

Their proactive, show me a conservative that’s whining like the Democrats and worrying about everything except for tackling this virus. Besides moaning and whining and politicizing this issue what are the Dems doing specifically to help and work with this President. Remember, the COVID-19 doesn’t discriminate and doesn’t care which side of the political fence you’re on.

Ben Carson was a surgeon and Trump puts him in charge of housing.

Yes, since Carson with his experience and growing up poor who is now in the 1% category and as a lack man understands the conditions of what the black community needs and wants, he’s definitely the best choice for that position to address these issues.

Pence is a non-science believing preacher and he's put in charge of this????!!!!

Why not? He’s just overseeing and getting information and passing the progress info to the President and the public. His religion has nothing to do with this, focus.

@blacklabeeNo politics here, nothing to see.

The US still has political parties that agree and disagree with each other. It's not yet an authoritarian state where opposition isn't allowed. Trump backers need to realize that try as he might Trump hasn't eliminated political opposition. He's not Putin or Xi like y'all want him to be - yet.

I find it puzzling that the MSM leading medical "expert" has now done a 180, and joined his handlers in attacking Trump. Before he was telling us, "its just a handful" of people, and no risk at this time.

Why the sudden change in tone?

The administration has directed all coronavirus communications and statements must be first vetted by and coordinated through the Office of the Vice President, including those coming from the Health and Human Services Department and the Centers for Disease Control, senior level White House sources confirmed to ABC News.

And just to show a good example, the Trump administration has directed all Human Services and CDC personnel to wear masks....of course these aren't paper masks, they're made of duct tape - and they go only across the mouth...

President Trump has also directed that John Bolton wear one of these also...just for public health concerns of course...

And just to show a good example, the Trump administration has directed all Human Services and CDC personnel to wear masks....of course these aren't paper masks, they're made of duct tape - and they go only across the mouth...

Liberals believe in the power of will, so they don’t need them.

MSM leading medical "expert" is now saying the virus could be a pathogen that is here to say but....

he was saying something completely opposite to that just days ago

accountability anyone? Trump is not a doctor, this guy is

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence moved Thursday to project calm in the role of chief coordinator of the government's response to the new coronavirus, as the Trump administration rushed to contain mounting public concerns and steep stock market declines.

Well, Donnie was looking for a reason to dump Pence - he now has one...

Did you notice Nikki Haley was on Hannity the other night? That's step 1 for anyone wanting to get Trump's ear...I'm telling you, Haley is one shrewd and ambitious politician.

And as for politicizing this issue, someone may want to tell the far-right media hate machine...though I'm sure Russia is helping them also...Trump supporters here still agree with Limbaugh that Corona is "just a cold"?

https://www.yahoo.com/news/coronavirus-fox-news-other-wing-202100444.html

One thing that can't be spinned - Trump deliberately underfunded and cut resources to the CDC over the past three years....

In 2018, for instance, the CDC cut 80% of its efforts to prevent global disease outbreaks because it was running out of money. Ultimately, the department went from working in 49 countries to just 10.

https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-cuts-programs-responsible-for-fighting-coronavirus-2020-2

Trump is a failure at everything he does - this one will be no different.

As someone aptly pointed out, Pence doesn't even believe in science.

Pence doesn't believe in science.

He wore an Op-ed saying smoking doesn't kill.

Having a regressive, ignoramus like him as the chief coordinator probably is welcoming the virus with open arms.

Even China, with all its incompetence, didn't commit such a blunder!!!!

So Pence and co. want to prevent what the CDC releases. Seems that's their priority, rather than prevent the spread of the virus.

Seems they've learned nothing (or have they) from Xi.

We'll get through this even without the support of the whining Democrats.

Some people just don't get it. Viral infections, diseases and illness doesn't chose who to strike down. Covid-19 isn't partisan.

And yet... some people still treat this as a game, a your side/my side knockabout.

Elizabeth Warren to Introduce Bill to Strip Border Wall Money to Pay for Virus Effort

The wall is a waste of money anyway since they will just use ladders or shovels. Also ropes.

Has Trump put any blame on Hillary yet? Is the CoronaVirus part of her deep state?

The wall is a waste of money anyway since they will just use ladders or shovels. Also ropes.

I agree. But how long until Trump through his media outlets says his vanity wall will stop the spread of disease, and his sheeple will parrot that.