truepundit--2020-03-26--L.A. Mayor Scolds ‘Selfish’ Business Owners For Staying Open; Threatens To Criminally Charge Them, S

L.A. Mayor Scolds ‘Selfish’ Business Owners For Staying Open; Threatens To Criminally Charge Them, Shut Off Water, Power

Left-wing Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Tuesday that small business owners who do not adhere to his coronavirus mandate and shut down their “ nonessential ” businesses could be criminally charged and have their water and power shut off .
“ If you don ’ t ( shut down ) , we will shut you down , ” the mayor threatened his constituents .
So-called “ nonessential businesses , ” which include bars , gyms , gun shops , and hair salons , have been forced to shutter under the mayor ’ s order , indisputably causing direct economic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at no fault of their own .
While employers likely see their own actions as necessary to stay afloat and pay their employees , Garcetti slammed them as “ irresponsible and selfish.
” “ We ’ re still getting reports , each day , of nonessential businesses that continue to operate as normal .
This behavior is irresponsible and selfish , ” said the mayor .
“ It may serve a few people for a moment , but it will put all of us at risk for a long time.
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Left-wing Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti said Tuesday that small business owners who do not adhere to his coronavirus mandate and shut down their “nonessential” businesses could be criminally charged and have their water and power shut off.
“If you don’t (shut down), we will shut you down,” the mayor threatened his constituents.
So-called “nonessential businesses,” which include bars, gyms, gun shops, and hair salons, have been forced to shutter under the mayor’s order, indisputably causing direct economic pain for employers and their employees, at no fault of their own.
While employers likely see their own actions as necessary to stay afloat and pay their employees, Garcetti slammed them as “irresponsible and selfish.”
“We’re still getting reports, each day, of nonessential businesses that continue to operate as normal. This behavior is irresponsible and selfish,” said the mayor. “It may serve a few people for a moment, but it will put all of us at risk for a long time.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--MSNBC Criticizes U.S. for Failing to Control Virus as Effectively as Iceland, an Island of Just 364,

MSNBC Criticizes U.S. for Failing to Control Virus as Effectively as Iceland, an Island of Just 364,000 (VIDEO)

Iceland was hailed as a leading example for how to control the spread of coronavirus by MSNBC on Tuesday during @ @ @ @ @ United States for failing to match the efforts of the Nordic island nation .
MSNBC @ @ @ @ @ Iceland for “ taking far bolder action to stay ahead of the so-called curve ” @ @ @ @ @ “ Iceland has been out front , and they ’ re testing a much larger @ @ @ @ @ basically any other country in order to learn about the virus and stay ahead of @ @ @ @ @ said .
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Iceland was hailed as a leading example for how to control the spread of coronavirus by MSNBC on Tuesday during a segment that criticized the United States for failing to match the efforts of the Nordic island nation.
MSNBC’s Ari Melber hailed Iceland for “taking far bolder action to stay ahead of the so-called curve” than the United States.
“Iceland has been out front, and they’re testing a much larger portion of their population than basically any other country in order to learn about the virus and stay ahead of its spread,” Melber said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Chris Cuomo Blasts ‘Fringe Righties’ for Saying ‘They’d Rather Die Than Kill the Country’

On Tuesday evening , Cuomo continued to claim that Trump prioritizes money over mortality .
He then questioned why “ @ @ @ @ @ saying they would rather die than kill the country.
” He referenced an interview Fox @ @ @ @ @ with Texas Lt. Gov .
Dan Patrick ( R ) where Patrick said he would @ @ @ @ @ bring back the economy , even taking a chance with his own life , as @ @ @ @ @ Hmm , kill my grandparents or my parents so that we can get the economy @ @ @ @ @ , ” Cuomo said mockingly , adding , “ Don ’ t make that call @ @ @ @ @ began closing his remarks by calling on Americans to face things together .
He also @ @ @ @ @ the economy over people ’ s lives .
“ We don ’ t choose who @ @ @ @ @ it together , ” Cuomo said .
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On Tuesday evening, Cuomo continued to claim that Trump prioritizes money over mortality. He then questioned why “fringe righties” for “saying they would rather die than kill the country.”
He referenced an interview Fox News’ Tucker Carlson had with Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) where Patrick said he would do whatever it takes to bring back the economy, even taking a chance with his own life, as IJR previously reported.
Cuomo proceeded to mock Patrick’s statements.
“Hmm, kill my grandparents or my parents so that we can get the economy back, sounds pretty good,” Cuomo said mockingly, adding, “Don’t make that call for my family.”
Cuomo began closing his remarks by calling on Americans to face things together. He also took aim at those choosing the economy over people’s lives.
“We don’t choose who dies, we get through it together,” Cuomo said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--New report says China concealed more than 43,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases

According to the South China Morning Post , at least 43,000 of China ’ s COVID-19 diagnoses were not included @ @ @ @ @ official count of confirmed cases .
The 43,000 figure reportedly represents “ silent carriers ” @ @ @ @ @ diagnosed with coronavirus , but who also were asymptomatic .
“ More than 43,000 people @ @ @ @ @ for Covid-19 by the end of February but had no immediate symptoms , a condition @ @ @ @ @ according to the data , ” the outlet reported .
“ They were placed in @ @ @ @ @ not included in the official tally of confirmed cases , which stood at about 80,000 @ @ @ @ @ pointed out by the Daily Caller , “ China ’ s failure to report asymptomatic @ @ @ @ @ tally goes against the World Health Organization ’ s guidance that anyone who tests positive @ @ @ @ @ counted as a confirmed case , regardless of their symptoms.
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According to the South China Morning Post, at least 43,000 of China’s COVID-19 diagnoses were not included in the country’s official count of confirmed cases.
The 43,000 figure reportedly represents “silent carriers” — people who have been diagnosed with coronavirus, but who also were asymptomatic.
“More than 43,000 people in China had tested positive for Covid-19 by the end of February but had no immediate symptoms, a condition typically known as asymptomatic, according to the data,” the outlet reported. “They were placed in quarantine and monitored but were not included in the official tally of confirmed cases, which stood at about 80,000 at the time.”
As pointed out by the Daily Caller, “China’s failure to report asymptomatic coronavirus cases in its official tally goes against the World Health Organization’s guidance that anyone who tests positive for the virus should be counted as a confirmed case, regardless of their symptoms.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Chinese Propaganda Video Cites CNN, Democratic Politicians to Push Regime Narrative

China ’ s state-run propaganda outlets are using coronavirus coverage by U.S. media and Democratic politicians to push the regime narrative that the Chinese government bears no responsibility for the ongoing pandemic and that sourcing the origin of the virus to Wuhan is politically motivated .
A video posted Monday by the Global Times , a tabloid run by the Communist Party of China , uses footage of numerous American media outlets and Democratic politicians to portray criticism of China ’ s handling of the coronavirus as racist .
In addition to citing CNN ’ s Chris Cuomo and NBC @ @ @ @ @ @ @ highlights tweets from two-time failed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and New York City mayor Bill de Blasio parroting regime talking points .
“ It is easy to scapegoat people , and that is what has always happened when there have been pandemics or epidemics , ” Engel says in the clip featured in the video .
“ This is a virus that came from the territory of China but came from bats .
This is a bat virus , not a China virus.
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China’s state-run propaganda outlets are using coronavirus coverage by U.S. media and Democratic politicians to push the regime narrative that the Chinese government bears no responsibility for the ongoing pandemic and that sourcing the origin of the virus to Wuhan is politically motivated.
A video posted Monday by the Global Times, a tabloid run by the Communist Party of China, uses footage of numerous American media outlets and Democratic politicians to portray criticism of China’s handling of the coronavirus as racist. In addition to citing CNN’s Chris Cuomo and NBC’s Richard Engel, the video highlights tweets from two-time failed Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and New York City mayor Bill de Blasio parroting regime talking points.
The US President’s rhetoric in using “Chinese virus” to describe #COVID19, has sparked fierce public criticism from all walks of life in the US. pic.twitter.com/RMljngN7P3 — Global Times (@globaltimesnews) March 23, 2020
“It is easy to scapegoat people, and that is what has always happened when there have been pandemics or epidemics,” Engel says in the clip featured in the video. “This is a virus that came from the territory of China but came from bats. This is a bat virus, not a China virus.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Rapid Coronavirus Test Approved by FDA, Results in 45 Minutes

The Food and Drug Administration approved a rapid coronavirus test on Saturday that will deliver results in about 45 minutes .
The test will be available in the next few weeks and no training will be necessary to administer the tests .
Cepheid , a California-based diagnostic testing company , announced on Saturday that the FDA approved the use of its XpertXpress Sars-CoV-2 rapid molecular diagnostic test for the detection of the Chinese coronavirus that causes COVID-19 .
The test is designed to work on any of the company ’ s more than 23,000 automated worldwide testing systems .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , company officials said in a written statement .
“ During this time of increased demand for hospital services , Clinicians urgently need an on-demand diagnostic test for real-time management of patients being evaluated for admission to health-care facilities .
An accurate test delivered close to the patient can be transformative — and help alleviate the pressure that the emergence of the 2019-nCoV outbreak has put on healthcare facilities that need to properly allocate their respiratory isolation resources , ” Dr. David Persing , MD , Ph.D. , Chief Medical and Technology Officer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ By leveraging the design principles of our current Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV cartridge technology , in which multiple regions of the viral genome are targeted to provide rapid detection of current and potential future variants of SARS-CoV-2 , we have developed a test that provides reference lab-quality results in multiple settings where actionable treatment information is needed quickly.
” The company states it currently has nearly 5,000 of its GeneXpert Systems located across the U.S. that are capable of point-of-care testing .
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The Food and Drug Administration approved a rapid coronavirus test on Saturday that will deliver results in about 45 minutes. The test will be available in the next few weeks and no training will be necessary to administer the tests.
Cepheid, a California-based diagnostic testing company, announced on Saturday that the FDA approved the use of its XpertXpress Sars-CoV-2 rapid molecular diagnostic test for the detection of the Chinese coronavirus that causes COVID-19. The test is designed to work on any of the company’s more than 23,000 automated worldwide testing systems. The test provides results in about 45 minutes, company officials said in a written statement.
“During this time of increased demand for hospital services, Clinicians urgently need an on-demand diagnostic test for real-time management of patients being evaluated for admission to health-care facilities. An accurate test delivered close to the patient can be transformative — and help alleviate the pressure that the emergence of the 2019-nCoV outbreak has put on healthcare facilities that need to properly allocate their respiratory isolation resources,” Dr. David Persing, MD, Ph.D., Chief Medical and Technology Officer at Cepheid said in the statement. “By leveraging the design principles of our current Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV cartridge technology, in which multiple regions of the viral genome are targeted to provide rapid detection of current and potential future variants of SARS-CoV-2, we have developed a test that provides reference lab-quality results in multiple settings where actionable treatment information is needed quickly.”
The company states it currently has nearly 5,000 of its GeneXpert Systems located across the U.S. that are capable of point-of-care testing. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--WATCH: Biden Repeatedly Coughs, Gets Confused During Tuesday Interviews

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden repeatedly coughed and struggled through multiple interviews on Tuesday , which were conducted from the @ @ @ @ @ .
Grabien founder Tom Elliott created a supercut video of Biden ’ s struggles and @ @ @ @ @ he had on CNN , MSNBC , and ABC .
“ Have you been tested @ @ @ @ @ CNN ’ s Jake Tapper asked Biden at the start of the clip “ No @ @ @ @ @ tested for the coronavirus , uh , I ’ ve had , thank God , @ @ @ @ @ m aware of , that doesn ’ t mean that can ’ t happen , @ @ @ @ @ proceeded to cough throughout the remainder of the video .
At one point in the @ @ @ @ @ out Biden for coughing into his hand , which ignores the CDC ’ s recommendation @ @ @ @ @ elbows instead of their hands .
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden repeatedly coughed and struggled through multiple interviews on Tuesday, which were conducted from the comfort of his own home.
Grabien founder Tom Elliott created a supercut video of Biden’s struggles and repeated coughing during interviews that he had on CNN, MSNBC, and ABC.
SUPERCUT! Biden Coughs, Acts Confused, Throughout ABC/CNN/MSNBC Interviews pic.twitter.com/GuSA1Fsxst — Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) March 24, 2020
“Have you been tested for the coronavirus?” CNN’s Jake Tapper asked Biden at the start of the clip
“No, I have not been tested for the coronavirus, uh, I’ve had, thank God, no symptoms that I’m aware of, that doesn’t mean that can’t happen,” Biden responded as he proceeded to cough throughout the remainder of the video.
At one point in the video Tapper had to call out Biden for coughing into his hand, which ignores the CDC’s recommendation that people cough into their elbows instead of their hands. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Bipartisan House resolution condemns Chinese government over handling of coronavirus response

A bipartisan resolution being introduced by Rep. Jim Banks , R-Ind.
, Tuesday , condemns the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak , painting a stark picture of lies and mismanagement contributing to the pandemic that has infected nearly 390,000 people worldwide and killed more than 16,700 .
Rep. Seth Moulton , D-Mass.
, and Banks led the drive to round up co-sponsors for the resolution Monday which so far has seen Reps. Kevin Hern , R-Okla. , Austin Scott , R-Ga. , Trent Kelly , R-Miss.
, Brian Babin , R-Texas , Barry Loudermilk , R-Ga. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , R-Fla. , Larry Bucshon , R-Ind.
, Mike Rogers , R-Ala. , Dan Crenshaw , R-Texas , Mike Gallagher , R-Wis. , Kelly Armstrong , R-N.D. , Rep .
Guy Reschenthaler , R-Pa. , Rep. Michael Waltz , R-Fla. , and Jason Smith , R-Mo.
, sign on .
This resolution comes as tensions between the U.S. and China are running high over the Chinese government ’ s high-powered propaganda campaign seeking to paint itself as the global coronavirus savior while several U.S. officials and politicians , including President Trump , have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chinese virus ” in reference to its origins in Wuhan , a city in China .
The resolution argues that the Chinese government “ made multiple , serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic , which include the Chinese government ’ s intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks fo the virus , a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities , internal censorship of doctors and journalists and malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities.
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A bipartisan resolution being introduced by Rep. Jim Banks, R-Ind., Tuesday, condemns the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus outbreak, painting a stark picture of lies and mismanagement contributing to the pandemic that has infected nearly 390,000 people worldwide and killed more than 16,700.
Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., and Banks led the drive to round up co-sponsors for the resolution Monday which so far has seen Reps. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., Austin Scott, R-Ga., Trent Kelly, R-Miss., Brian Babin, R-Texas, Barry Loudermilk, R-Ga. Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill., Greg Steube, R-Fla., Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., Mike Rogers, R-Ala., Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D., Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pa., Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., and Jason Smith, R-Mo., sign on.
This resolution comes as tensions between the U.S. and China are running high over the Chinese government’s high-powered propaganda campaign seeking to paint itself as the global coronavirus savior while several U.S. officials and politicians, including President Trump, have taken to calling the coronavirus the “Chinese virus” in reference to its origins in Wuhan, a city in China.
The resolution argues that the Chinese government “made multiple, serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which include the Chinese government’s intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks fo the virus, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists and malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Booker Says Trump’s Call to Restart US Economy by Easter Is ‘a Drumbeat of One’

Sen. Cory Booker ( D-N.J. ) is weighing in on President Donald Trump ’ s call to restart the U.S. @ @ @ @ @ holiday .
On Tuesday night , following the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing , @ @ @ @ @ s Chris Hayes for an interview .
Hayes — who referred to Trump ’ s @ @ @ @ @ a drumbeat — offered an overview of the president ’ s call to restart the @ @ @ @ @ by Easter .
He went on to ask Booker his opinion of the calls for @ @ @ @ @ New Jersey lawmaker , Trump ’ s behavior comes across as a “ drumbeat of @ @ @ @ @ irresponsible.
” “ That ’ s a drumbeat of one , ” Booker said , @ @ @ @ @ president is being wildly irresponsible .
What we need from him — what we need @ @ @ @ @ direct candor , is getting people prepared for what ’ s coming.
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Sen. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) is weighing in on President Donald Trump’s call to restart the U.S. economy by the upcoming Easter holiday.
On Tuesday night, following the White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing, Booker spoke with MSNBC’s Chris Hayes for an interview.
Hayes — who referred to Trump’s latest change in momentum as a drumbeat — offered an overview of the president’s call to restart the economy and reopen the country by Easter.
He went on to ask Booker his opinion of the calls for economic acceleration. To the New Jersey lawmaker, Trump’s behavior comes across as a “drumbeat of one” and “wildly irresponsible.”
“That’s a drumbeat of one,” Booker said, adding, “And this president is being wildly irresponsible. What we need from him — what we need from our leadership — is direct candor, is getting people prepared for what’s coming.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Ilhan Omar says coronavirus outbreak calls for ‘radical’ takeover of private hospitals

U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday night suggested what she admitted may be a “ radical idea ” to help @ @ @ @ @ “ All private hospitals should be made public for the duration of the virus , @ @ @ @ @ on Twitter .
She said a government takeover could help address “ some of the @ @ @ @ @ facing.
” Omar offered no specifics on how the takeover of private property would be @ @ @ @ @ social media quickly reacted that Omar ’ s plan sounded like communism .
“ Here @ @ @ @ @ ” one Twitter commenter wrote .
“ Let ’ s admit that communism doesn ’ @ @ @ @ @ caused the # ChineseVirus.
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U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday night suggested what she admitted may be a “radical idea” to help fight the coronavirus outbreak.
“All private hospitals should be made public for the duration of the virus,” the Minnesota Democrat wrote on Twitter.
She said a government takeover could help address “some of the pressures our healthcare system is facing.”
Here is maybe a radical idea to deal with some of the pressures our healthcare system is facing: All private hospitals should be made public for the duration of the virus. — Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) March 25, 2020
Omar offered no specifics on how the takeover of private property would be achieved, but critics on social media quickly reacted that Omar’s plan sounded like communism.
“Here is another radical idea,” one Twitter commenter wrote. “Let’s admit that communism doesn’t work and that it caused the #ChineseVirus.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Iran Imprisoning Coronavirus Whistleblowers, State Department Says

Tehran is lying to the international community about the number of citizens infected and killed by coronavirus and imprisoning dissenters for speaking out , the U.S. State Department tells the Washington Free Beacon .
“ The regime has imprisoned dozens of Iranians for sharing statistics and forced hospital officials across Iran to falsify the number of cases and deaths , ” said State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus .
The Iranian regime claims the numbers of those infected and dead stand at 24,811 and 1,934 , respectively .
But the United States and other observers say there are far more casualties @ @ @ @ @ @ @ actual infection rate and death toll secret , Iranian officials have resorted to violence and subterfuge .
Their efforts include enlisting U.S. allies in a campaign to weaken the Trump administration ’ s tough economic sanctions on the country , a move that could provide the regime with billions in cash .
“ We can be sure that the same regime that lied about shooting down a passenger jet and that still hasn ’ t revealed the number of protesters killed last November is not being transparent with the number of cases and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said , referring to Iran ’ s downing of a commercial airliner last year that killed everyone on board .
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Tehran is lying to the international community about the number of citizens infected and killed by coronavirus and imprisoning dissenters for speaking out, the U.S. State Department tells the Washington Free Beacon.
“The regime has imprisoned dozens of Iranians for sharing statistics and forced hospital officials across Iran to falsify the number of cases and deaths,” said State Department spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus.
The Iranian regime claims the numbers of those infected and dead stand at 24,811 and 1,934, respectively. But the United States and other observers say there are far more casualties. In a bid to keep the actual infection rate and death toll secret, Iranian officials have resorted to violence and subterfuge. Their efforts include enlisting U.S. allies in a campaign to weaken the Trump administration’s tough economic sanctions on the country, a move that could provide the regime with billions in cash.
“We can be sure that the same regime that lied about shooting down a passenger jet and that still hasn’t revealed the number of protesters killed last November is not being transparent with the number of cases and deaths from coronavirus today,” Ortagus said, referring to Iran’s downing of a commercial airliner last year that killed everyone on board. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Andrew Cuomo: NY Has 15 Times Coronavirus Cases of CA Because ‘We Welcome People’

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that the state was getting hit hardest in the United States because of @ @ @ @ @ noted that New York had 15 times the coronavirus cases of California and other states @ @ @ @ @ why that was the case .
“ Because we welcome people from across the globe @ @ @ @ @ “ We have people coming here , we have people who came here from China @ @ @ @ @ Italy , who came here from all across the globe.
” Cuomo said that he @ @ @ @ @ in New York City long before people even knew it was a problem .
“ @ @ @ @ @ the virus was here much earlier than we even know , ” he said .
@ @ @ @ @ doubt that the virus was here much earlier than it was in any other state @ @ @ @ @ here first.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday that the state was getting hit hardest in the United States because of their welcoming spirit.
Cuomo noted that New York had 15 times the coronavirus cases of California and other states and offered his opinion about why that was the case.
“Because we welcome people from across the globe,” he said. “We have people coming here, we have people who came here from China, who came here from Italy, who came here from all across the globe.”
Cuomo said that he believed that the virus was in New York City long before people even knew it was a problem.
“I had no doubt that the virus was here much earlier than we even know,” he said. “And I have no doubt that the virus was here much earlier than it was in any other state, because those people come here first.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Walmart Coronavirus ‘Licker’ Arrested, Charged With Terrorist Threat

A 26-year-old man ’ s coronavirus-themed social media video , where he filmed himself licking various deodorants in a Virginia Walmart , has landed him an arrest and a charge of terrorist threat .
In the video that was taped on March 11 , Cody Lee Pfister asks viewers , “ Who ’ s scared of coronavirus ?
” before licking deodorant sticks out for purchase .
Pfister was charged by the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney ’ s Office with a terrorist threat in the second degree , according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch .
“ Pfister ‘ knowingly caused @ @ @ @ @ @ @ condition involving danger to life existed , ’ court documents state , adding that he acted ‘ with reckless disregard of the risk causing the evacuation , quarantine or closure of any portion ’ of Walmart , ” the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported Wednesday .
The 26-year-year reportedly has a healthy rap sheet , previously pleaded guilty to burglary and stealing a firearm in 2013 , and pleaded guilty to a 2016 charge of disorderly conduct .
Moreover , “ Two years later , Pfister pleaded guilty in circuit court to driving while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” the report added .
“ Pfister violated probation and was given jail time , according to court records.
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A 26-year-old man’s coronavirus-themed social media video, where he filmed himself licking various deodorants in a Virginia Walmart, has landed him an arrest and a charge of terrorist threat.
In the video that was taped on March 11, Cody Lee Pfister asks viewers, “Who’s scared of coronavirus?” before licking deodorant sticks out for purchase.
Pfister was charged by the Warren County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office with a terrorist threat in the second degree, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.


truepundit--2020-03-26--Trump says there’s ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ as White House pitches $6T coronavirus stimulus

Trump says there’s ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ as White House pitches $6T coronavirus stimulus package

Saying the country was nearing the “ the end of our historic battle ” with “ the invisible enemy ” of coronavirus , President Trump on Tuesday evening emphasized his desire for the U.S. to reopen for business by Easter — as his top economic adviser said Congress is “ getting closer and closer ” to passing an unprecedented fiscal stimulus package .
Speaking at Tuesday ’ s White House coronavirus task force briefing , Director of the U.S. National Economic Council Larry Kudlow specifically said the new coronavirus bill working its way through congressional gridlock would total $ 6 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from the Federal Reserve and $ 2 trillion in new money .
Typical annual appropriations from Congress in a given fiscal year are around $ 1.2-4 trillion , with total expenditures roughly $ 4.3 trillion .
“ I said earlier today that I hope we can do this by Easter , ” Trump said in the White House briefing room , referring to his comments at a Fox News virtual town hall that officials could soon ease social-distancing restrictions .
“ I think that would be a great thing for our country , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hard to make that a reality .
… Easter is a very special day for many reasons.
” Trump also sounded an unexpectedly magnanimous note : “ I also want to thank Congress , because whether or not we ’ re happy that they haven ’ t quite gotten there yet , they have been working long hours .
I ’ m talking Republicans and Democrats , all of them , the House , the Senate .
I want to thank Congress because they are really trying to get there , and I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will be the single largest Main Street assistance program in the history of the United States , ” Kudlow said , adding that negotiations would continue into the evening but that a vote is imminent .
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Saying the country was nearing the “the end of our historic battle” with “the invisible enemy” of coronavirus, President Trump on Tuesday evening emphasized his desire for the U.S. to reopen for business by Easter — as his top economic adviser said Congress is “getting closer and closer” to passing an unprecedented fiscal stimulus package.
Speaking at Tuesday’s White House coronavirus task force briefing, Director of the U.S. National Economic Council Larry Kudlow specifically said the new coronavirus bill working its way through congressional gridlock would total $6 trillion: $4 trillion in liquidity from the Federal Reserve and $2 trillion in new money. Typical annual appropriations from Congress in a given fiscal year are around $1.2-4 trillion, with total expenditures roughly $4.3 trillion.
“I said earlier today that I hope we can do this by Easter,” Trump said in the White House briefing room, referring to his comments at a Fox News virtual town hall that officials could soon ease social-distancing restrictions. “I think that would be a great thing for our country, and we’re all working very hard to make that a reality. … Easter is a very special day for many reasons.”
Trump also sounded an unexpectedly magnanimous note: “I also want to thank Congress, because whether or not we’re happy that they haven’t quite gotten there yet, they have been working long hours. I’m talking Republicans and Democrats, all of them, the House, the Senate. I want to thank Congress because they are really trying to get there, and I think they will.”
“This package will be the single largest Main Street assistance program in the history of the United States,” Kudlow said, adding that negotiations would continue into the evening but that a vote is imminent. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--China Is Innocent: Says U.N. and World Health Organization Reject Claim it Launched Coronavirus Pand

China Is Innocent: Says U.N. and World Health Organization Reject Claim it Launched Coronavirus Pandemic

The global coronavirus pandemic did not start in China , a spokesman for the Chinese Communist Party declared Tuesday , claiming support from both the United Nations ( U.N. ) and World Health Organization ( WHO ) in rejecting “ hurtful ” U.S. allegations to the contrary as “ bald-faced racism and xenophobia.
” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a daily news briefing not only does China have the full backing of the globalist organizations in denying it started the viral outbreak , the U.S. must cease and desist forthwith from challenging their assertions .
He said : @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that some people in the U.S. have been seeking by every means to link the virus with China and stigmatize China .
This was met with strong indignation and firm objection from the Chinese people .
WHO and the international community explicitly oppose linking the virus with any specific country or region and reject stigmatization .
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said ‘ it is shameful to see increasing acts of racial discrimination and prejudice as we fight the COVID19 pandemic ’ and ‘ we must always fight racism and prejudice ’ .
E.U @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Security Policy Josep Borrell said the virus knows no border and we need cooperation and multilateralism , instead of competition and recrimination , in face of the common challenge for mankind .
It is not the time for countries to blame one another with terms like ‘ Chinese virus ’ .
WHO believes that we should avoid calling it ‘ Chinese virus ’ .
Now is the moment for solidarity , for respecting facts and for fighting together .
Shuang went on to accuse the U.S. of “ bald-faced racism and xenophobia ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the COVID19 virus was first discovered last year in the southern China city of Wuhan and local party members tried for six weeks to conceal the true nature of the outbreak .
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The global coronavirus pandemic did not start in China, a spokesman for the Chinese Communist Party declared Tuesday, claiming support from both the United Nations (U.N.) and World Health Organization (WHO) in rejecting “hurtful” U.S. allegations to the contrary as “bald-faced racism and xenophobia.”
Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told a daily news briefing not only does China have the full backing of the globalist organizations in denying it started the viral outbreak, the U.S. must cease and desist forthwith from challenging their assertions. He said:
The Chinese side has repeated many times that some people in the U.S. have been seeking by every means to link the virus with China and stigmatize China. This was met with strong indignation and firm objection from the Chinese people. WHO and the international community explicitly oppose linking the virus with any specific country or region and reject stigmatization.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres said ‘it is shameful to see increasing acts of racial discrimination and prejudice as we fight the COVID19 pandemic’ and ‘we must always fight racism and prejudice’. E.U. High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said the virus knows no border and we need cooperation and multilateralism, instead of competition and recrimination, in face of the common challenge for mankind. It is not the time for countries to blame one another with terms like ‘Chinese virus’.
WHO believes that we should avoid calling it ‘Chinese virus’. Now is the moment for solidarity, for respecting facts and for fighting together.
Shuang went on to accuse the U.S. of “bald-faced racism and xenophobia” by its pointing to the evidence that the COVID19 virus was first discovered last year in the southern China city of Wuhan and local party members tried for six weeks to conceal the true nature of the outbreak. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Graham on Coronavirus Stimulus: If Bill Is Not Passed in Next 48 Hours, Lawmakers’ Pay Should Be Cut

Graham on Coronavirus Stimulus: If Bill Is Not Passed in Next 48 Hours, Lawmakers’ Pay Should Be Cut Off

If Congress does not pass an economic stimulus package in the next 48 hours , lawmakers should have their pay cut off , Sen. Lindsey Graham ( R-S.C. ) says .
On Fox News late Tuesday , the Republican senator spoke about the massive stimulus package , citing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell ’ s ( R-Ky. ) comment that they were in “ the 2-yard line ” as he added , “ But here ’ s the problem , there are 20 people playing defense.
” “ Here ’ s what I say : If we don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours , every member and every staff personnel up here should lose their pay and their benefits until we pass a bill , ” Graham said , noting Sen. Martha McSally ( R-Ariz. ) has a bill to do that .
“ If we don ’ t have a bill in the next 48 hours , I ’ m going to go to the floor of the Senate and make a unanimous consent request to cut our pay and benefits off until we pass one.
” The lawmaker is not having it anymore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to pass the package .
“ Pass the damn bill , ” Graham said , adding , “ People are out of work .
They need a paycheck .
The doctors and nurses are under siege .
They need medical supplies .
Small businesses have been put out of business , let ’ s put them back in business .
Enough already , pass the damn bill.
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If Congress does not pass an economic stimulus package in the next 48 hours, lawmakers should have their pay cut off, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) says.
On Fox News late Tuesday, the Republican senator spoke about the massive stimulus package, citing Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) comment that they were in “the 2-yard line” as he added, “But here’s the problem, there are 20 people playing defense.”
“Here’s what I say: If we don’t have a bill in the next 48 hours, every member and every staff personnel up here should lose their pay and their benefits until we pass a bill,” Graham said, noting Sen. Martha McSally (R-Ariz.) has a bill to do that.
“If we don’t have a bill in the next 48 hours, I’m going to go to the floor of the Senate and make a unanimous consent request to cut our pay and benefits off until we pass one.”
The lawmaker is not having it anymore, as he is urging his colleagues to pass the package.
“Pass the damn bill,” Graham said, adding, “People are out of work. They need a paycheck. The doctors and nurses are under siege. They need medical supplies. Small businesses have been put out of business, let’s put them back in business. Enough already, pass the damn bill.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Greta Thunberg Says She Had Coronavirus, Self-Isolated, And Recovered

We haven ’ t heard from Greta Thunberg , the climate alarmist from Sweden who wowed the world with her predictions that the world is ending , in a while — but she ’ s back .
Greta , 17 , says she had what she thinks is the coronavirus ( she wasn ’ t tested ) , self-isolated — and got better : “ The last two weeks I ’ ve stayed inside , ” the teenager wrote in a post on Instagram .
“ When I returned from my trip around Central Europe I isolated myself ( in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and sister ) since the number of cases of COVID-19 ( in Germany for instance ) were similar to Italy in the beginning.
” “ Around ten days ago I started feeling some symptoms , exactly the same time as my father – who traveled with me from Brussels .
I was feeling tired , had shivers , a sore throat and coughed .
My dad experienced the same symptoms , but much more intense and with a fever .
“ In Sweden you can not test yourself for COVID-19 unless you ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Everyone feeling ill are told to stay at home and isolate themselves .
I have therefore not been tested for COVID-19 , but it ’ s extremely likely that I ’ ve had it , given the combined symptoms and circumstances .
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We haven’t heard from Greta Thunberg, the climate alarmist from Sweden who wowed the world with her predictions that the world is ending, in a while — but she’s back.
Greta, 17, says she had what she thinks is the coronavirus (she wasn’t tested), self-isolated — and got better:
“The last two weeks I’ve stayed inside,” the teenager wrote in a post on Instagram. “When I returned from my trip around Central Europe I isolated myself (in a borrowed apartment away from my mother and sister) since the number of cases of COVID-19 (in Germany for instance) were similar to Italy in the beginning.”
“Around ten days ago I started feeling some symptoms, exactly the same time as my father – who traveled with me from Brussels. I was feeling tired, had shivers, a sore throat and coughed. My dad experienced the same symptoms, but much more intense and with a fever.
“In Sweden you can not test yourself for COVID-19 unless you’re in need of emergent medical treatment. Everyone feeling ill are told to stay at home and isolate themselves. I have therefore not been tested for COVID-19, but it’s extremely likely that I’ve had it, given the combined symptoms and circumstances. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Report: Matt Gaetz Introduces Bill That’ll Block All Federal Funds From China-Owned Businesses

A Republican congressman wants to make sure none of the proposed economic relief in response to the coronavirus pandemic is funneled into businesses owned by the Chinese government .
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced the “ No CHINA Act ” on Tuesday , legislation that would ensure no money appropriated by Congress in fiscal 2020 , including relief funds used to prop up American businesses reeling from quarantine orders , goes toward supporting China , which has engaged in a blame game with the United States about the origins of the COVID-19 virus outbreak .
“ China ’ s inaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lies have exacerbated the global coronavirus epidemic , and helped fuel its rapid global spread , ” Gaetz wrote in a statement describing the legislation .
“ Under the ‘ No CHINA Act , ’ companies owned by the Chinese government will not receive any American taxpayer dollars from Congressional aid packages.
” The Senate has hit a rut in trying to pass an economic relief bill to fund small businesses and workers struggling as much of the country takes an extended break to slow the spread of the virus .
Another vote @ @ @ @ @ @ @ package is expected later today or tomorrow .
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A Republican congressman wants to make sure none of the proposed economic relief in response to the coronavirus pandemic is funneled into businesses owned by the Chinese government.
Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz introduced the “No CHINA Act” on Tuesday, legislation that would ensure no money appropriated by Congress in fiscal 2020, including relief funds used to prop up American businesses reeling from quarantine orders, goes toward supporting China, which has engaged in a blame game with the United States about the origins of the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
“China’s inaction, distortion of data, and outright lies have exacerbated the global coronavirus epidemic, and helped fuel its rapid global spread,” Gaetz wrote in a statement describing the legislation. “Under the ‘No CHINA Act,’ companies owned by the Chinese government will not receive any American taxpayer dollars from Congressional aid packages.”
The Senate has hit a rut in trying to pass an economic relief bill to fund small businesses and workers struggling as much of the country takes an extended break to slow the spread of the virus. Another vote on the roughly $2 trillion relief package is expected later today or tomorrow. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--21 Million Chinese Cellphone Users Disappear in Three Months of Pandemic

The opacity of the Chinese Communist government obliges responsible outside observers to look for clues to the truth of the coronavirus epidemic , instead of merely repeating official information without question .
The official count from China is 3,277 fatalities from 81,171 infections as of Tuesday , but the Epoch Times noted the troubling disappearance of some 21 million cell phone accounts in China over the past three months – an unprecedented decline that hints at more fatalities than Beijing is prepared to admit .
It should be stated at the outset that we should not be forced to read @ @ @ @ @ @ @ happened in China , especially in the virus epicenter of Hubei province and the city of Wuhan , where Chinese officials are currently making claims of zero new infections that no one seriously believes .
While more responsible governments issue troubling warnings of a second wave of infections , severe enough to prompt the re-imposition of quarantine procedures that were only recently lifted , China claims it has no second wave and all of its new coronavirus cases are imported .
With that in mind , the Epoch Times thought it was a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ phones to abruptly disappear , given that cell phone usage has been increasing constantly in China for years , and phones have been touted as an important tool for containing the coronavirus epidemic – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

The opacity of the Chinese Communist government obliges responsible outside observers to look for clues to the truth of the coronavirus epidemic, instead of merely repeating official information without question.
The official count from China is 3,277 fatalities from 81,171 infections as of Tuesday, but the Epoch Times noted the troubling disappearance of some 21 million cell phone accounts in China over the past three months – an unprecedented decline that hints at more fatalities than Beijing is prepared to admit.
It should be stated at the outset that we should not be forced to read tea leaves to figure out what really happened in China, especially in the virus epicenter of Hubei province and the city of Wuhan, where Chinese officials are currently making claims of zero new infections that no one seriously believes. While more responsible governments issue troubling warnings of a second wave of infections, severe enough to prompt the re-imposition of quarantine procedures that were only recently lifted, China claims it has no second wave and all of its new coronavirus cases are imported.
With that in mind, the Epoch Times thought it was a bit odd for 21 million Chinese cell phones to abruptly disappear, given that cell phone usage has been increasing constantly in China for years, and phones have been touted as an important tool for containing the coronavirus epidemic – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Why Did Hundreds Of CEOs Resign Just Before The World Started Going Absolutely Crazy?

In the months prior to the most ferocious stock market crash in history and the eruption of the biggest public health crisis of our generation , we witnessed the biggest exodus of corporate CEOs that we have ever seen .
And as you will see below , corporate insiders also sold off billions of dollars worth of shares in their own companies just before the stock market imploded .
In life , timing can be everything , and sometimes people simply get lucky .
But it does seem odd that so many among the corporate elite would be so exceedingly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ time .
In this article I am not claiming to know the motivations of any of these individuals , but I am pointing out certain patterns that I believe are worth investigating .
One financial publication is using the phrase “ the great CEO exodus ” to describe the phenomenon that we have been witnessing .
It all started last year when chief executives started resigning in numbers unlike anything that we have ever seen before .
The following was published by NBC News last November… Chief executives are leaving in record numbers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stepping aside in the period from January through the end of October , according to new data released on Wednesday .
While it ’ s not unusual to see CEOs fleeing in the middle of a recession , it is noteworthy to see such a rash of executive exits amid robust corporate earnings and record stock market highs .
Last month , 172 chief executives left their jobs , according to executive placement firm Challenger , Gray & Christmas .
It ’ s the highest monthly number on record , and the year-to-date @ @ @ @ @ @ @ exits during the financial crisis .
By the end of the year , an all-time record high 1,480 CEOs had left their posts .
But to most people it seemed like the good times were still rolling at the end of 2019 .
Corporate profits were rising and the stock market was setting record high after record high .
Yes , there were lots of signs that the global economy was really slowing down , but most experts were not forecasting an imminent recession .
So why did so many chief executives suddenly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on ?
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In the months prior to the most ferocious stock market crash in history and the eruption of the biggest public health crisis of our generation, we witnessed the biggest exodus of corporate CEOs that we have ever seen. And as you will see below, corporate insiders also sold off billions of dollars worth of shares in their own companies just before the stock market imploded. In life, timing can be everything, and sometimes people simply get lucky. But it does seem odd that so many among the corporate elite would be so exceedingly “lucky” all at the same time. In this article I am not claiming to know the motivations of any of these individuals, but I am pointing out certain patterns that I believe are worth investigating.
One financial publication is using the phrase “the great CEO exodus” to describe the phenomenon that we have been witnessing. It all started last year when chief executives started resigning in numbers unlike anything that we have ever seen before. The following was published by NBC News last November…
Chief executives are leaving in record numbers this year, with more than 1,332 stepping aside in the period from January through the end of October, according to new data released on Wednesday. While it’s not unusual to see CEOs fleeing in the middle of a recession, it is noteworthy to see such a rash of executive exits amid robust corporate earnings and record stock market highs.
Last month, 172 chief executives left their jobs, according to executive placement firm Challenger, Gray & Christmas. It’s the highest monthly number on record, and the year-to-date total outpaces even the wave of executive exits during the financial crisis.
By the end of the year, an all-time record high 1,480 CEOs had left their posts.
But to most people it seemed like the good times were still rolling at the end of 2019. Corporate profits were rising and the stock market was setting record high after record high.
Yes, there were lots of signs that the global economy was really slowing down, but most experts were not forecasting an imminent recession.
So why did so many chief executives suddenly decide that it was time to move on? – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Hillary Clinton urges Americans not to listen to President Trump about coronavirus

Failed 2016 president candidate Hillary Clinton has been gleefully using the coronavirus to bash President Donald Trump ever since it @ @ @ @ @ tried to undermine the president once again by urging the American people not to listen @ @ @ @ @ “ Please do not take medical advice from a man who looked directly at a @ @ @ @ @ tweeted on Tuesday afternoon .
Clinton was referring to an incident back in August 2017 @ @ @ @ @ off his protective glasses during an eclipse and looked up at the sky , according @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Failed 2016 president candidate Hillary Clinton has been gleefully using the coronavirus to bash President Donald Trump ever since it began. Today, Clinton tried to undermine the president once again by urging the American people not to listen to Trump about coronavirus.
“Please do not take medical advice from a man who looked directly at a solar eclipse,” Clinton tweeted on Tuesday afternoon.
Please do not take medical advice from a man who looked directly at a solar eclipse. — Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 24, 2020
Clinton was referring to an incident back in August 2017, when Trump briefly took off his protective glasses during an eclipse and looked up at the sky, according to The Hill. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Joe Biden Cancels Daily Coronavirus Briefing After Series Of Media Mishaps

Former Vice President Joe Biden , who promised to keep the Trump Administration accountable on its response to the coronavirus pandemic in daily “ shadow briefings , ” has cancelled his live-streamed address for Wednesday after a series of media mishaps .
Yahoo News ’ Hunter Walker announced on social media Wednesday that Biden had decided against an address because he ’ d already commanded enough airtime on CNN and ABC ’ s The View .
“ Joe Biden cancelled his online press briefing that was scheduled today after making appearances on CNN and The View .
His campaign says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Baker wrote .
The race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination has largely disappeared from the headlines , and most upcoming primaries have either been cancelled or delayed , as Americans shelter in place amid a coronavirus pandemic .
Fearing that he has no role in the national coronavirus response , unlike his rival for the nomination , Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I-VT ) , Biden launched his “ shadow briefings ” in the hopes that he could overtake President Donald Trump ’ s daily press conferences — or at least @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s statements on the virus .
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Former Vice President Joe Biden, who promised to keep the Trump Administration accountable on its response to the coronavirus pandemic in daily “shadow briefings,” has cancelled his live-streamed address for Wednesday after a series of media mishaps.
Yahoo News’ Hunter Walker announced on social media Wednesday that Biden had decided against an address because he’d already commanded enough airtime on CNN and ABC’s The View.
“Joe Biden cancelled his online press briefing that was scheduled today after making appearances on CNN and The View. His campaign says he will do the briefing again tomorrow,” Baker wrote.
The race for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination has largely disappeared from the headlines, and most upcoming primaries have either been cancelled or delayed, as Americans shelter in place amid a coronavirus pandemic. Fearing that he has no role in the national coronavirus response, unlike his rival for the nomination, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Biden launched his “shadow briefings” in the hopes that he could overtake President Donald Trump’s daily press conferences — or at least present an opportunity to refute the president’s statements on the virus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--2008 Wall Street-Crash Survivor: Don’t Bank On a Small Business Loan After Coronavirus

If you are a small business and expect some loan ‘ aid ’ from the federal government after the coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ Thomas Paine , a Citigroup insider and survivor of the 2008 Wall Street crash , @ @ @ @ @ how banks handle federal stimulus dollars for small business owners on his recent Thomas Paine @ @ @ @ @ on Patreon .
And that message is not pretty .
While the White House and @ @ @ @ @ to Main Street business owners , the reality is quite different from the perspective of @ @ @ @ @ such loans .
“ I tell folks what happened in 2008 when the banks got @ @ @ @ @ federal stimulus and why that money never made it to small businesses and I see @ @ @ @ @ , ” Paine said .
“ It ’ s not a fun story but neither @ @ @ @ @ while you await help that many times never comes.
” ( Listen below )

If you are a small business and expect some loan ‘aid’ from the federal government after the coronavirus disaster, think again.
Thomas Paine, a Citigroup insider and survivor of the 2008 Wall Street crash, has a sobering message about how banks handle federal stimulus dollars for small business owners on his recent Thomas Paine Podcast and Moore Paine Show on Patreon. And that message is not pretty. While the White House and Congress are touting massive loans to Main Street business owners, the reality is quite different from the perspective of massive financial institutions who handle such loans. “I tell folks what happened in 2008 when the banks got untold billions of dollars in federal stimulus and why that money never made it to small businesses and I see similar patterns now as well,” Paine said. “It’s not a fun story but neither is having your business collapse while you await help that many times never comes.” (Listen below)


truepundit--2020-03-26--GOP senator introduces bill to withhold senators’ pay until coronavirus relief passed

Arizona Republican Sen. Martha McSally has formally introduced legislation that would withhold the pay of U.S. senators until the upper @ @ @ @ @ a coronavirus relief package .
“ If Americans aren ’ t getting paid , then @ @ @ @ @ McSally tweeted Tuesday .
“ I introduced today a bill to withhold Senate pay until @ @ @ @ @ package.
” The Senate has been arguing over the third phase of a coronavirus package @ @ @ @ @ number of Americans are losing their jobs as businesses shut down due to social distancing @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
Several Republicans have expressed outrage from the Senate floor after Democrats blocked what @ @ @ @ @ pre-negotiated bipartisan bill on Sunday night and again on Monday .
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Arizona Republican Sen. Martha McSally has formally introduced legislation that would withhold the pay of U.S. senators until the upper chamber’s passage of a coronavirus relief package.
“If Americans aren’t getting paid, then neither should we,” McSally tweeted Tuesday. “I introduced today a bill to withhold Senate pay until we pass the COVID-19 relief package.”
If Americans aren’t getting paid, then neither should we. I introduced a bill today to withhold Senate pay until we pass the COVID-19 relief package. https://t.co/GnETwOpwx8 pic.twitter.com/IEIleFHZLY — Martha McSally (@SenMcSallyAZ) March 24, 2020
The Senate has been arguing over the third phase of a coronavirus package for days while an increasing number of Americans are losing their jobs as businesses shut down due to social distancing measures aimed at stopping the pandemic.
Several Republicans have expressed outrage from the Senate floor after Democrats blocked what was believed to be a pre-negotiated bipartisan bill on Sunday night and again on Monday. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--MyPillow manufacturing masks for hospitals in fight against COVID-19

Pillow and linen manufacturer MyPillow announced this week that it is producing face masks to be shipped to hospitals across @ @ @ @ @ country deals with shortages of personal protective equipment due to the coronavirus pandemic .
The @ @ @ @ @ Twitter on Tuesday of founder Mike Lindell and MyPillow employees showing off the masks in @ @ @ @ @ message , “ MyPillow is excited to announce that we are now manufacturing face masks @ @ @ @ @ !
” According to The Hill , the company noted that the masks “ are @ @ @ @ @ general public.
” Lindell is a devoted supporter of President Donald Trump , who has @ @ @ @ @ up to produce medical supplies like masks and ventilators amid skyrocketing demand in the fight @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Pillow and linen manufacturer MyPillow announced this week that it is producing face masks to be shipped to hospitals across the U.S., as the country deals with shortages of personal protective equipment due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The company posted an image on Twitter on Tuesday of founder Mike Lindell and MyPillow employees showing off the masks in a conference room with the message, “MyPillow is excited to announce that we are now manufacturing face masks for hospitals across the country!”
MyPillow is excited to announce that we are now manufacturing face masks for hospitals across the country! pic.twitter.com/KcW4L7i9WC — MyPillow (@MyPillowUSA) March 24, 2020
According to The Hill, the company noted that the masks “are not for sale to the general public.”
Lindell is a devoted supporter of President Donald Trump, who has praised American firms for stepping up to produce medical supplies like masks and ventilators amid skyrocketing demand in the fight against the spreading virus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Trump’s Daily Briefings Are Getting Huge Ratings — And Leftists Hate Them

The ratings for President Trump ’ s daily briefing are soaring , and leftists are getting apoplectic .
The New York Times reluctantly admitted on Wednesday that the president ’ s daily coronavirus updates are garnering an average audience of 8.5 million on cable news , adding , “ roughly the viewership of the season finale of ‘ The Bachelor.
’ ” The Times moaned , “ And the numbers are continuing to rise , driven by intense concern about the virus and the housebound status of millions of Americans who are practicing social distancing .
On Monday , nearly @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s briefing on CNN , Fox News and MSNBC , according to Nielsen — ‘ Monday Night Football ’ numbers .
Millions more are watching on ABC , CBS , NBC and online streaming sites.
” Then , of course , the attack on Trump while acknowledging he ’ s reaching a tremendous audience : “ And the audience is expanding even as Mr. Trump has repeatedly delivered information that doctors and public health officials have called ill informed , misleading or downright wrong.
” The Times intimated that Trump ’ s critics @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ lives at stake .
The Times quoted uber-left MSNBC commentator Rachel Maddow stating , “ I would stop putting those briefings on live TV — not out of spite , but because it ’ s misinformation , ” as well as former ABC anchor Ted Koppel sniping , “ Training a camera on a live event , and just letting it play out , is technology , not journalism ; journalism requires editing and context .
I recognize that presidential utterances occupy a unique category .
Within that category , however , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all his own.
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The ratings for President Trump’s daily briefing are soaring, and leftists are getting apoplectic.
The New York Times reluctantly admitted on Wednesday that the president’s daily coronavirus updates are garnering an average audience of 8.5 million on cable news, adding, “roughly the viewership of the season finale of ‘The Bachelor.’”
The Times moaned, “And the numbers are continuing to rise, driven by intense concern about the virus and the housebound status of millions of Americans who are practicing social distancing. On Monday, nearly 12.2 million people watched Mr. Trump’s briefing on CNN, Fox News and MSNBC, according to Nielsen — ‘Monday Night Football’ numbers. Millions more are watching on ABC, CBS, NBC and online streaming sites.”
Then, of course, the attack on Trump while acknowledging he’s reaching a tremendous audience: “And the audience is expanding even as Mr. Trump has repeatedly delivered information that doctors and public health officials have called ill informed, misleading or downright wrong.”
The Times intimated that Trump’s critics gripe that the briefings are putting Americans’ lives at stake. The Times quoted uber-left MSNBC commentator Rachel Maddow stating, “I would stop putting those briefings on live TV — not out of spite, but because it’s misinformation,” as well as former ABC anchor Ted Koppel sniping, “Training a camera on a live event, and just letting it play out, is technology, not journalism; journalism requires editing and context. I recognize that presidential utterances occupy a unique category. Within that category, however, President Trump has created a special compartment all his own.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Alyssa Milano demands Trump convert his NYC hotels into hospitals for coronavirus patients

D-list actress-turned-radical left-wing activist Alyssa Milano took to Twitter today to make a new demand of President Donald Trump , and it might just be her most insane one yet .
Ready for this ?
Best known for appearing in shows like “ Who ’ s the Boss ” and “ Charmed ” before she became a crazed liberal loudmouth , Milano called on the president to convert his hotels in New York City into hospitals to accommodate coronavirus patients .
“ Trump owns how many hotels in the US ?
And how many in NY in particular ?
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to turn them into hospitals until this pandemic is over .
We need beds .
He ’ s got ’ em.
” I ’ m sorry , what ?
Milano ’ s tweet was “ liked ” by various “ woke ” Hollywood leftists like Don Cheadle and Debra Messing , but unfortunately for them , it made absolutely no sense .
The Trump organization ’ s website states that they only own one hotel in New York City , the Trump International Hotel & Tower , according to Breitbart News .
Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arguably Trump ’ s best known building in the city , isn ’ t a hotel at all .
Rather , it is a mixed-use building that has both residential and commercial spaces .
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D-list actress-turned-radical left-wing activist Alyssa Milano took to Twitter today to make a new demand of President Donald Trump, and it might just be her most insane one yet. Ready for this?
Best known for appearing in shows like “Who’s the Boss” and “Charmed” before she became a crazed liberal loudmouth, Milano called on the president to convert his hotels in New York City into hospitals to accommodate coronavirus patients. “Trump owns how many hotels in the US? And how many in NY in particular?” Milano asked. “He should offer to turn them into hospitals until this pandemic is over. We need beds. He’s got ’em.”
Trump owns how many hotels in the US? And how many in NY in particular? He should offer to turn them into hospitals until this pandemic is over. We need beds. He’s got ‘em. — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) March 25, 2020
I’m sorry, what? Milano’s tweet was “liked” by various “woke” Hollywood leftists like Don Cheadle and Debra Messing, but unfortunately for them, it made absolutely no sense. The Trump organization’s website states that they only own one hotel in New York City, the Trump International Hotel & Tower, according to Breitbart News. Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan, which is arguably Trump’s best known building in the city, isn’t a hotel at all. Rather, it is a mixed-use building that has both residential and commercial spaces. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Trump Says ‘Lamestream Media’ Wants the Country to Stay Shut Down so He Loses Re-Election

President Donald Trump wants the restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus to be lifted by Easter .
@ @ @ @ @ , he claimed that the media is a “ driving force ” in the opposition @ @ @ @ @ He also suggested that the media wants the limits to stay in place to hurt @ @ @ @ @ The LameStream Media is the dominant force in trying to get me to keep our @ @ @ @ @ possible in the hope that it will be detrimental to my election success .
The @ @ @ @ @ back to work ASAP .
We will be stronger than ever before !
” Trump @ @ @ @ @ roughly 100 million Americans are under stay at home orders .
State governments say the @ @ @ @ @ the spread of the coronavirus to try to ensure that hospitals and healthcare workers are @ @ @ @ @ of coronavirus patients .
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President Donald Trump wants the restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus to be lifted by Easter.
In a tweet on Wednesday, he claimed that the media is a “driving force” in the opposition to lifting the restrictions. He also suggested that the media wants the limits to stay in place to hurt his re-election chances.
“The LameStream Media is the dominant force in trying to get me to keep our Country closed as long as possible in the hope that it will be detrimental to my election success. The real people want to get back to work ASAP. We will be stronger than ever before!”
Trump’s tweets come as roughly 100 million Americans are under stay at home orders. State governments say the measures are aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus to try to ensure that hospitals and healthcare workers are not overwhelmed by a surge of coronavirus patients. – read more
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Venezuela President Maduro wanted by DOJ for drug trafficking, Barr announces

The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday unsealed a searing criminal indictment against Venezuelan socialist leader Nicolas Maduro and several “ co-conspirators , ” accusing them of an array of narcotics and trafficking-related crimes , including efforts to smuggle drugs into the United States .
At a press conference on Thursday morning , Department of Justice officials announced a slew of charges pertaining to Maduro ’ s conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism – which carries a minimum of 50 years behind bars .
The DOJ underscored that while he is currently in Venezuela , the 57-year-old is known to travel outside @ @ @ @ @ @ @ million reward for information that will lead to his capture .
The DOJ , emphasizing that the latest round of indictments are the result of many years of investigation , charged a number of high-ranking “ co-conspirators ” and offered $ 10 million rewards for information leading to their capture .
The department also accused the country ’ s Chief Justice of money laundering and bribery , which resulted in thousands of Venezuelans to lose their jobs and livelihoods , and Venezuela ’ s military head of further drug-trafficking violations .
According to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Colombians connected with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia , known by its Spanish initials , “ FARC , ” to utilize its airspace to fly cocaine north through Central America and into North America .
Moreover , the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman claimed that the illicit cooperation between the Colombians and Venezuelans had been in place for over 20 years , and represented a deliberate endeavor by Maduro and his regime to “ flood the United States with cocaine.
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The U.S. Department of Justice on Thursday unsealed a searing criminal indictment against Venezuelan socialist leader Nicolas Maduro and several “co-conspirators,” accusing them of an array of narcotics and trafficking-related crimes, including efforts to smuggle drugs into the United States.
At a press conference on Thursday morning, Department of Justice officials announced a slew of charges pertaining to Maduro’s conspiracy to commit narco-terrorism – which carries a minimum of 50 years behind bars. The DOJ underscored that while he is currently in Venezuela, the 57-year-old is known to travel outside and is now offering a $15 million reward for information that will lead to his capture.
The DOJ, emphasizing that the latest round of indictments are the result of many years of investigation, charged a number of high-ranking “co-conspirators” and offered $10 million rewards for information leading to their capture.
The department also accused the country’s Chief Justice of money laundering and bribery, which resulted in thousands of Venezuelans to lose their jobs and livelihoods, and Venezuela’s military head of further drug-trafficking violations.
According to U.S. officials, Venezuela has long allowed Colombians connected with the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, known by its Spanish initials, “FARC,” to utilize its airspace to fly cocaine north through Central America and into North America.
Moreover, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman claimed that the illicit cooperation between the Colombians and Venezuelans had been in place for over 20 years, and represented a deliberate endeavor by Maduro and his regime to “flood the United States with cocaine.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Senate OKs $2T coronavirus stimulus package in unanimous vote; House sets Friday vote

By a vote of 96-0 , the Senate passed a massive $ 2 trillion coronavirus stimulus compromise package just before midnight Wednesday , ending days of deadlock and sending the bill to the House of Representatives — which House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said will soon take up the historic measure to bring relief to individuals , small businesses , and larger corporations “ with strong bipartisan support.
” The 880-page legislation is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history .
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell , R-Ky. , appeared somber and exhausted as he announced the vote .
He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , though he promised to recall them if needed .
“ 96-0 in the United States Senate , ” President Trump wrote on Twitter .
“ Congratulations AMERICA !
” The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough .
The vote capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike any it has ever faced .
Unemployment numbers were set to be revealed Thursday morning , and experts warned they could reach alarming new highs .
The package would @ @ @ @ @ @ @ $ 1,200 per adult making up to $ 75,000 a year , and $ 2,400 to married couples making up to $ 150,000 , with $ 500 payments per child .
After a $ 75,000 threshold for individuals , the benefit would be reduced by $ 5 for each $ 100 the taxpayer makes .
A similar $ 150,000 threshold applies to couples , and a $ 112,500 threshold for heads of households .
The legislation passed by the Senate will use 2019 tax returns , if available , or 2018 tax returns @ @ @ @ @ @ @ direct financial aid individuals receive .
Those who did not file tax returns can use a Form SSA-1099 , Social Security Benefit Statement or Form RRB-1099 , a Social Security Equivalent Benefit Statement , per Page 149 of the bill .
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By a vote of 96-0, the Senate passed a massive $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus compromise package just before midnight Wednesday, ending days of deadlock and sending the bill to the House of Representatives — which House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said will soon take up the historic measure to bring relief to individuals, small businesses, and larger corporations “with strong bipartisan support.”
The 880-page legislation is the largest economic relief bill in U.S. history. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., appeared somber and exhausted as he announced the vote. He released senators from Washington until April 20, though he promised to recall them if needed.
“96-0 in the United States Senate,” President Trump wrote on Twitter. “Congratulations AMERICA!”
The unanimous vote came despite misgivings on both sides about whether it goes too far or not far enough. The vote capped days of difficult negotiations as Washington confronted a national challenge unlike any it has ever faced. Unemployment numbers were set to be revealed Thursday morning, and experts warned they could reach alarming new highs.
The package would provide one-time direct payments to Americans of $1,200 per adult making up to $75,000 a year, and $2,400 to married couples making up to $150,000, with $500 payments per child. After a $75,000 threshold for individuals, the benefit would be reduced by $5 for each $100 the taxpayer makes. A similar $150,000 threshold applies to couples, and a $112,500 threshold for heads of households.
The legislation passed by the Senate will use 2019 tax returns, if available, or 2018 tax returns to assess income for determining how much direct financial aid individuals receive. Those who did not file tax returns can use a Form SSA-1099, Social Security Benefit Statement or Form RRB-1099, a Social Security Equivalent Benefit Statement, per Page 149 of the bill. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Over 65 Doctors, Medical Professionals And Scientists Call For Government To Use Hydroxychloroquine

Over 65 Doctors, Medical Professionals And Scientists Call For Government To Use Hydroxychloroquine To Fight Coronavirus

Over 65 doctors , medical professionals and scientists joined New Jersey State Senator Joe Pennacchio in calling for local governments and the federal government to implement the use of Hydroxychloroquine to fight the coronavirus , COVID-19 .
Pennachio wrote over the weekend , “ Federal and State agencies should prepare themselves for real time evaluation of HCQ and have in place a protocol for its manufacturing and distribution.
” The medical professionals responded after a French peer reviewed-study by infectious disease specialist Dr. Didier Raoult was published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents that showed 40 patients suffering from @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hydroxychloroquine ( HCQ ) .
Gregory Rigano , an attorney , appeared on Fox News last week , where he claimed of Raoult ’ s study : And I ’ m here to report that as of this morning , about 5:00 this morning , a well-controlled peer-reviewed study carried out by the most eminent infectious disease specialist in the world—Didier Raoult , MD , PhD—out of the south of France , in which he enrolled 40 patients , again , a well-controlled peer review study , that showed a 100 percent cure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ noted , “ The French study also showed a significant decrease in ‘ viral shedding , ’ from patients treated with HCQ .
The lower the shedding , the less likelihood that the virus can be communicated to other individuals.
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Over 65 doctors, medical professionals and scientists joined New Jersey State Senator Joe Pennacchio in calling for local governments and the federal government to implement the use of Hydroxychloroquine to fight the coronavirus, COVID-19. Pennachio wrote over the weekend, “Federal and State agencies should prepare themselves for real time evaluation of HCQ and have in place a protocol for its manufacturing and distribution.”
The medical professionals responded after a French peer reviewed-study by infectious disease specialist Dr. Didier Raoult was published in the International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents that showed 40 patients suffering from COVID-19 who had positive results after using Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ).
Gregory Rigano, an attorney, appeared on Fox News last week, where he claimed of Raoult’s study:
And I’m here to report that as of this morning, about 5:00 this morning, a well-controlled peer-reviewed study carried out by the most eminent infectious disease specialist in the world—Didier Raoult, MD, PhD—out of the south of France, in which he enrolled 40 patients, again, a well-controlled peer review study, that showed a 100 percent cure rate against coronavirus.
The medical professionals noted, “The French study also showed a significant decrease in ‘viral shedding,’ from patients treated with HCQ. The lower the shedding, the less likelihood that the virus can be communicated to other individuals.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Epidemiologist Behind Highly-Cited Coronavirus Model Admits He Was Wrong, Drastically Revises Model

Epidemiologist Neil Ferguson , who created the highly-cited Imperial College London coronavirus model , which has been cited by organizations like The New York Times and has been instrumental in governmental policy decision-making , offered a massive revision to his model on Wednesday .
Ferguson ’ s model projected 2.2 million dead people in the United States and 500,000 in the U.K. from COVID-19 if no action were taken to slow the virus and blunt its curve .
However , after just one day of ordered lockdowns in the U.K. , Ferguson has changed his tune , revealing that far @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his team figured .
Now , the epidemiologist predicts , hospitals will be just fine taking on COVID-19 patients and estimates 20,000 or far fewer people will die from the virus itself or from its agitation of other ailments , as reported by New Scientist Wednesday .
Ferguson thus dropped his prediction from 500,000 dead to 20,000 .
Author and former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson broke down the bombshell report via Twitter on Thursday morning ( view Twitter thread below ) .
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Epidemiologist Neil Ferguson, who created the highly-cited Imperial College London coronavirus model, which has been cited by organizations like The New York Times and has been instrumental in governmental policy decision-making, offered a massive revision to his model on Wednesday.
Ferguson’s model projected 2.2 million dead people in the United States and 500,000 in the U.K. from COVID-19 if no action were taken to slow the virus and blunt its curve.
However, after just one day of ordered lockdowns in the U.K., Ferguson has changed his tune, revealing that far more people likely have the virus than his team figured. Now, the epidemiologist predicts, hospitals will be just fine taking on COVID-19 patients and estimates 20,000 or far fewer people will die from the virus itself or from its agitation of other ailments, as reported by New Scientist Wednesday.
Ferguson thus dropped his prediction from 500,000 dead to 20,000.
Author and former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson broke down the bombshell report via Twitter on Thursday morning (view Twitter thread below). – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--“We’re Going To Be Fine” – Nobel-Winning Biophysicist Predicts Quicker COVID-19 Recovery

Michael Levitt , a Stanford biophysicist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2013 , has made a bold statement that the end of COVID-19 pandemic could be near and has cited China ’ s curve flattening to support his hypothesis , reported the Los Angeles Times .
Levitt is now predicting a curve flattening in infections could be around the corner for the US as strict social distancing measures are being implemented across major metro areas .
“ What we need is to control the panic , ” he said .
In the grand scheme , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Levitt accurately forecasted the deceleration in confirmed cases and deaths in early February in China .
He said the initial infection rate in China ’ s Hubei province was 30 % per day , but on February 7 , something changed : “ The number of new infections started to drop linearly and did not stop , ” Levitt said .
“ A week later , the same happened with the number of deaths .
This dramatic change in the curve marked the median point and enabled better prediction of when the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , I concluded that the situation in all of China would improve within two weeks .
And , indeed , now there are very few new infection cases.
” Levitt reviewed data from 78 countries that reported more than 50 new confirmed cases of the virus per day and said he notices deceleration in many of these countries .
He said he ’ s not focused on overall cases or deaths but rather on growth rates : “ Numbers are still noisy , but there are clear signs of slowed growth.
” He @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are still being reported daily , though , in recent weeks , new cases per day have inched below 200 , suggesting the outbreak is slowing .
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Michael Levitt, a Stanford biophysicist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2013, has made a bold statement that the end of COVID-19 pandemic could be near and has cited China’s curve flattening to support his hypothesis, reported the Los Angeles Times.
Levitt is now predicting a curve flattening in infections could be around the corner for the US as strict social distancing measures are being implemented across major metro areas.
“What we need is to control the panic,” he said. In the grand scheme, “we’re going to be fine.”
Levitt accurately forecasted the deceleration in confirmed cases and deaths in early February in China. He said the initial infection rate in China’s Hubei province was 30% per day, but on February 7, something changed:
“The number of new infections started to drop linearly and did not stop,” Levitt said. “A week later, the same happened with the number of deaths. This dramatic change in the curve marked the median point and enabled better prediction of when the pandemic will end. Based on that, I concluded that the situation in all of China would improve within two weeks. And, indeed, now there are very few new infection cases.”
Levitt reviewed data from 78 countries that reported more than 50 new confirmed cases of the virus per day and said he notices deceleration in many of these countries. He said he’s not focused on overall cases or deaths but rather on growth rates:
“Numbers are still noisy, but there are clear signs of slowed growth.”
He said in South Korea, confirmed cases are still being reported daily, though, in recent weeks, new cases per day have inched below 200, suggesting the outbreak is slowing. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--Dr. Deborah Birx: Media Has ‘Frightened The American People’ With Salacious Coronavirus Numbers

Dr. Deborah Birx , who serves as the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator , said during a press conference on Wednesday that the media has “ frightened the American people ” with salacious reporting surrounding the coronavirus outbreak .
Birx ’ s remarks come after leftist talking heads like MSNBC ’ s Chris Hayes have claimed that the coronavirus could kill 1 % of the U.S. population , which is over 3.2 million people .
“ We have done some things that are horizontal across the country , but we are collecting data now in a county by county granular @ @ @ @ @ @ @ like any epidemic , it ’ s not equal everywhere , ” Birx said .
“ There are places that are very spared and places where there is more .
We have a very vast country with a lot of capacity and a lot of infrastructure.
” “ If you do these projections , when you got to those projections that said like in Germany and others that implied that 60 % or 50 % of the population would get infected , I want to be very clear , the only way that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ moving through populations in this cycle , in the fall cycle , and another cycle , ” Birx continued .
“ That ’ s through three cycles with nothing being done.
” “ We are dealing with cycle ‘ A ’ right now , not one that could come in the fall of 2020 , and that we ’ re getting prepared for by the innovations that are being worked on , and not 2021 , ” Birx continued .
“ We ’ re really dealing with the here and now while we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think the numbers that have been put out there are actually very frightening to people.
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Dr. Deborah Birx, who serves as the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator, said during a press conference on Wednesday that the media has “frightened the American people” with salacious reporting surrounding the coronavirus outbreak.
Birx’s remarks come after leftist talking heads like MSNBC’s Chris Hayes have claimed that the coronavirus could kill 1% of the U.S. population, which is over 3.2 million people.
“We have done some things that are horizontal across the country, but we are collecting data now in a county by county granular way. So, it’s like any epidemic, it’s not equal everywhere,” Birx said. “There are places that are very spared and places where there is more. We have a very vast country with a lot of capacity and a lot of infrastructure.”
Dr. Deborah Birx suggests the media is irresponsibly presenting distorted coronavirus numbers to the American people in an effort to frighten them pic.twitter.com/igxmS07xeS — (((Jason Rantz))) on KTTH Radio (@jasonrantz) March 26, 2020
“If you do these projections, when you got to those projections that said like in Germany and others that implied that 60% or 50% of the population would get infected, I want to be very clear, the only way that happens is that this virus remains continuously moving through populations in this cycle, in the fall cycle, and another cycle,” Birx continued. “That’s through three cycles with nothing being done.”
“We are dealing with cycle ‘A’ right now, not one that could come in the fall of 2020, and that we’re getting prepared for by the innovations that are being worked on, and not 2021 [cycle],” Birx continued. “We’re really dealing with the here and now while we are planning for the future. And I think the numbers that have been put out there are actually very frightening to people.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--World Health Organization director praises Trump’s leadership in response to coronavirus pandemic

The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday praised President Trump for his leadership in handling the novel coronavirus outbreak and said the president is “ taking responsibility ” for leading the United States ’ response to the global pandemic .
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the United Nations health agency has repeatedly called for the heads of state to lead a “ whole of government ” response to COVID-19 and said Trump was leading by example .
“ That ’ s exactly what he ’ s doing , which we appreciate because fighting this pandemic needs political @ @ @ @ @ @ @ afternoon press briefing in Geneva .
Tedros said he and Trump had recently spoken and that the president is “ doing all he can.
” “ I believe that kind of political commitment and political leadership can bring change or can stop this pandemic , ” Tedros said .
During the virtual press conference , Tedros called COVID-19 “ Public Enemy No .
1 , ” and warned that if some countries don ’ t get serious about putting safety measures in place , the world could see thousands of additional casualties .
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The head of the World Health Organization on Wednesday praised President Trump for his leadership in handling the novel coronavirus outbreak and said the president is “taking responsibility” for leading the United States’ response to the global pandemic.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the United Nations health agency has repeatedly called for the heads of state to lead a “whole of government” response to COVID-19 and said Trump was leading by example.
“That’s exactly what he’s doing, which we appreciate because fighting this pandemic needs political commitment,” Tedros said during an afternoon press briefing in Geneva.
Tedros said he and Trump had recently spoken and that the president is “doing all he can.”
“I believe that kind of political commitment and political leadership can bring change or can stop this pandemic,” Tedros said.
During the virtual press conference, Tedros called COVID-19 “Public Enemy No. 1,” and warned that if some countries don’t get serious about putting safety measures in place, the world could see thousands of additional casualties. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-26--WARNING GRAPHIC: Joe Biden’s Sexual Assault Accuser Breaks Silence With Graphic Allegations

In the interview excerpt , former Joe Biden staffer Tara Reade described a graphic 1993 incident where a superior asked her to take a gym bag to Biden “ down towards the capital.
” Then she recalls being called towards the “ side area ” where Biden greeted her .
“ We were alone and it was the strangest thing , ” she said .
“ There was no like exchange really .
He just had me up against the wall.
” Reade went on to say that she was wearing a business skirt with no stockings because it was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ against the wall , Reade says Biden ’ s “ hands were on me and underneath my clothes.
” The details get even more graphic and disturbing from there .
VERY disturbing .
( Listen below ) Reade also said Biden was kissing her and saying multiple things to her .
She remembered a couple of the comments .
“ I remember him saying first , like as he was doing it , ‘ Do you want to go somewhere else , ’ ” she said .
“ And then him saying to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ got finished doing what he was doing , and I kind of just pulled back and he said , ‘ Come on man , I heard you liked me.
’ And that phrase stayed with me because I kept thinking what I might ’ ve said and I can ’ t remember exactly if he said ‘ i thought ’ or ‘ I heard ’ but he implied that I had done this.
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In the interview excerpt, former Joe Biden staffer Tara Reade described a graphic 1993 incident where a superior asked her to take a gym bag to Biden “down towards the capital.” Then she recalls being called towards the “side area” where Biden greeted her.
“We were alone and it was the strangest thing,” she said. “There was no like exchange really. He just had me up against the wall.”
Reade went on to say that she was wearing a business skirt with no stockings because it was hot at the time. While up against the wall, Reade says Biden’s “hands were on me and underneath my clothes.”
The details get even more graphic and disturbing from there. VERY disturbing. (Listen below)
Reade also said Biden was kissing her and saying multiple things to her. She remembered a couple of the comments.
“I remember him saying first, like as he was doing it, ‘Do you want to go somewhere else,’” she said. “And then him saying to me when I pulled away, he got finished doing what he was doing, and I kind of just pulled back and he said, ‘Come on man, I heard you liked me.’ And that phrase stayed with me because I kept thinking what I might’ve said and I can’t remember exactly if he said ‘i thought’ or ‘I heard’ but he implied that I had done this.” READ MORE & Listen Below:
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