truepundit--2020-03-17--Coronavirus ’emergency’? Oregon police ask people to stop calling 911 because they ran out of toilet

Coronavirus ’emergency’? Oregon police ask people to stop calling 911 because they ran out of toilet paper

A police department in Oregon is urging people that if they ’ ve run out of toilet paper , it @ @ @ @ @ 911 .
The Newport Police Department posted the surprising message on its Facebook page as @ @ @ @ @ flocked to supermarkets to stock up on supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic that has put @ @ @ @ @ edge .
“ It ’ s hard to believe that we even have to post @ @ @ @ @ 9-1-1 just because you ran out of toilet paper .
You will survive without our @ @ @ @ @ .
The department then offered numerous alternatives if people couldn ’ t find their “ @ @ @ @ @ two-ply citrus scented tissue.
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A police department in Oregon is urging people that if they’ve run out of toilet paper, it’s not worth calling 911.
The Newport Police Department posted the surprising message on its Facebook page as shoppers across the country have flocked to supermarkets to stock up on supplies amid the coronavirus pandemic that has put much of the world on edge.
“It’s hard to believe that we even have to post this. Do not call 9-1-1 just because you ran out of toilet paper. You will survive without our assistance,” NPD wrote.
The department then offered numerous alternatives if people couldn’t find their “favorite soft, ultra plush two-ply citrus scented tissue.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--GOP Senator pushing legislation to reduce pharmaceutical dependency on China: ‘We are dependent on t

GOP Senator pushing legislation to reduce pharmaceutical dependency on China: ‘We are dependent on them’

Sen. Marsha Blackburn , R-Tenn. , addressed the reliance that the U.S. currently has on China when it comes to key pharmaceutical ingredients , as medical professionals are hoping to stave off the coronavirus pandemic .
Blackburn told “ Fox & Friends ” Sunday morning that even before the current outbreak , she was pushing legislation to reduce that dependency and increase production in the U.S. “ Many of the pharmaceuticals that are necessary for treating some of these viruses , ” Blackburn said , “ they ’ re made only in China and we are dependent on them for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , active pharmaceutical ingredients.
” Blackburn went on to say that her bill “ would incentive bringing that production back on U.S. shores ” and “ would change some of the legislation around the FDA … that deals with these emerging threats and new technologies and add advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing in this.
” The Republican senator specified that the bill has a $ 100 million grant pool for “ centers of excellence ” to work with pharmaceutical companies , and that she is now also looking into possible tax incentives .
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Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., addressed the reliance that the U.S. currently has on China when it comes to key pharmaceutical ingredients, as medical professionals are hoping to stave off the coronavirus pandemic.
Blackburn told “Fox & Friends” Sunday morning that even before the current outbreak, she was pushing legislation to reduce that dependency and increase production in the U.S.
“Many of the pharmaceuticals that are necessary for treating some of these viruses,” Blackburn said, “they’re made only in China and we are dependent on them for these — they’re called APIs, active pharmaceutical ingredients.”
Blackburn went on to say that her bill “would incentive bringing that production back on U.S. shores” and “would change some of the legislation around the FDA … that deals with these emerging threats and new technologies and add advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing in this.”
The Republican senator specified that the bill has a $100 million grant pool for “centers of excellence” to work with pharmaceutical companies, and that she is now also looking into possible tax incentives. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Bette Midler falsely suggests Trump has coronavirus: ‘Why should we believe’ he tested negative

Actress and singer Bette Midler took to social media over the weekend to spread a false conspiracy theory that President @ @ @ @ @ Midler suggested on Twitter that Trump is lying about his health after the White House @ @ @ @ @ negative for coronavirus .
“ You know , # Donald says he has tested negative @ @ @ @ @ why should we believe him ?
He has lied over 16,000 times in the last @ @ @ @ @ he not be lying now ?
” Midler tweeted .
This came one day after @ @ @ @ @ Conley announced that Trump had been tested for COVID-19 and the results came back negative @ @ @ @ @ a test for the virus after it was reported that a member of the Brazilian @ @ @ @ @ had recently visited Mar-a-Lago had tested positive for coronavirus .
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Actress and singer Bette Midler took to social media over the weekend to spread a false conspiracy theory that President Donald Trump has coronavirus.
Midler suggested on Twitter that Trump is lying about his health after the White House announced that he had tested negative for coronavirus.
“You know, #Donald says he has tested negative for #Coronavirus. But why should we believe him? He has lied over 16,000 times in the last three years! Why would he not be lying now?” Midler tweeted.
You know, #Donald says he has tested negative for #Coronavirus. But why should we believe him? He has lied over 16,000 times in the last three years! Why would he not be lying now? — Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) March 15, 2020
This came one day after White House physician Sean P. Conley announced that Trump had been tested for COVID-19 and the results came back negative. The president was given a test for the virus after it was reported that a member of the Brazilian president’s delegation that had recently visited Mar-a-Lago had tested positive for coronavirus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Man who bought 17,700 bottles of hand sanitizer forced to donate them all after being banned from eB

Man who bought 17,700 bottles of hand sanitizer forced to donate them all after being banned from eBay and Amazon

A Tennessee man who purchased more than 17,700 bottles of hand sanitizer to resell online ended up with a massive @ @ @ @ @ forced into donating the entire stockpile after the state attorney general ’ s office got @ @ @ @ @ Hill .
Matt Colvin and his brother , Noah , began buying up all the @ @ @ @ @ from stores in Tennessee and Kentucky the day after the first recorded U.S. coronavirus death @ @ @ @ @ of buying large quantities of hot items to resell for a profit on Amazon and @ @ @ @ @ opportunity as consumers sought out hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to protect against the spread @ @ @ @ @ were right about the demand for the product , and things got off to a @ @ @ @ @ able to sell 300 bottles on Amazon — until the company removed all their items @ @ @ @ @ platform for price gouging .
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A Tennessee man who purchased more than 17,700 bottles of hand sanitizer to resell online ended up with a massive financial loss, having been forced into donating the entire stockpile after the state attorney general’s office got involved, according to The Hill.
Matt Colvin and his brother, Noah, began buying up all the hand sanitizer they could find from stores in Tennessee and Kentucky the day after the first recorded U.S. coronavirus death.
They make a habit of buying large quantities of hot items to resell for a profit on Amazon and eBay, and saw an opportunity as consumers sought out hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes to protect against the spread of infection.
The Colvins were right about the demand for the product, and things got off to a good start. They were able to sell 300 bottles on Amazon — until the company removed all their items and banned him from the platform for price gouging. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Hunter Biden’s Foreign Visits Cost Taxpayers Nearly $200,000, According to Gov’t Database

Then-vice president Joe Biden spared no words when he extolled the virtues of his second son , Hunter Biden , in a 2013 address to South Korean students at the elite Yonsei University .
“ And as I speak , my son has just boarded—my grown son has just boarded a plane , an aircraft—he ’ s heading to the Philippines , ” Biden said .
“ His name is Hunter Biden .
He ’ s chairman of the World Food Program USA , and he ’ s going there out in the field , like so many of you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ proud of him and the tens of thousands of young people around the world who either went or wanted to.
” But Hunter Biden wasn ’ t exactly going “ out in the fields ” in the same way a naive 20-something might travel to the developing world to dig wells and build schools .
What Joe Biden didn ’ t tell the next generation of South Korean elite was that his son was visiting the Philippines with a Secret Service entourage that was costing U.S. taxpayers a fortune .
As Hunter Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ deals , taxpayers paid $ 193,696 for his Secret Service entourage , according to an official database that reports unclassified government expenditures .
That amount is nearly four times the recorded security bill of the four adult Trump children—combined .
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Then-vice president Joe Biden spared no words when he extolled the virtues of his second son, Hunter Biden, in a 2013 address to South Korean students at the elite Yonsei University.
“And as I speak, my son has just boarded—my grown son has just boarded a plane, an aircraft—he’s heading to the Philippines,” Biden said. “His name is Hunter Biden. He’s chairman of the World Food Program USA, and he’s going there out in the field, like so many of you did. I’m so incredibly proud of him and the tens of thousands of young people around the world who either went or wanted to.”
But Hunter Biden wasn’t exactly going “out in the fields” in the same way a naive 20-something might travel to the developing world to dig wells and build schools. What Joe Biden didn’t tell the next generation of South Korean elite was that his son was visiting the Philippines with a Secret Service entourage that was costing U.S. taxpayers a fortune.
As Hunter Biden zipped across the globe for his business deals, taxpayers paid $193,696 for his Secret Service entourage, according to an official database that reports unclassified government expenditures. That amount is nearly four times the recorded security bill of the four adult Trump children—combined. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Sanders on Addressing Coronavirus Outbreak: ‘Shut This President Up’ (VIDEO)

2020 Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders is knocking President Donald Trump ’ s response to the coronavirus outbreak .
When @ @ @ @ @ s 2020 Democratic debate what “ the most important thing you would do tonight to @ @ @ @ @ ” in response to the coronavirus outbreak , Sanders first pointed his answer at Trump @ @ @ @ @ got ta do , whether or not I ’ m president , is to shut @ @ @ @ @ , ” Sanders responded .
He continued , “ Because he ’ s undermining the @ @ @ @ @ are trying to help the American people , it is unacceptable for him to be @ @ @ @ @ which is confusing the general public.
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2020 Democratic presidential contender Bernie Sanders is knocking President Donald Trump’s response to the coronavirus outbreak.
When asked during Sunday night’s 2020 Democratic debate what “the most important thing you would do tonight to try to save American lives” in response to the coronavirus outbreak, Sanders first pointed his answer at Trump.
Bernie Sanders on what he’d do as president to help Americans amid the coronavirus pandemic: “Well, the first thing we have got to do, whether or not I’m president, is to shut this president up right now” #DemDebate https://t.co/166aRFdJui pic.twitter.com/u5mVoV33PR — CNN Politics (@CNNPolitics) March 16, 2020
“First thing we gotta do, whether or not I’m president, is to shut this president up right now,” Sanders responded.
He continued, “Because he’s undermining the doctors and the scientists who are trying to help the American people, it is unacceptable for him to be blabbering with un-factual information, which is confusing the general public.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Joe Biden: No Deportations for Any Criminal Illegal Aliens in My First 100 Days

Former Vice President Joe Biden ( D ) is vowing , once again , that he will not deport a @ @ @ @ @ the United States in his first 100 days .
During CNN ’ s Democrat debate @ @ @ @ @ to not deporting any illegal aliens , no matter their criminal history , in his @ @ @ @ @ afterward allowing no deportations unless they are first prosecuted and convicted of felonies .
“ @ @ @ @ @ of my administration , no one , no one will be deported at all , @ @ @ @ @ From that point on , the only deportations that will take place is convictions of @ @ @ @ @ of America.
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Former Vice President Joe Biden (D) is vowing, once again, that he will not deport a single criminal illegal alien from the United States in his first 100 days.
During CNN’s Democrat debate Sunday night, Biden recommitted to not deporting any illegal aliens, no matter their criminal history, in his first 100 days — and afterward allowing no deportations unless they are first prosecuted and convicted of felonies.
“In the first 100 days of my administration, no one, no one will be deported at all,” Biden said. “From that point on, the only deportations that will take place is convictions of felonies in the United States of America.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Trudeau To Close Canadian Borders To Non-Citizens

On Monday morning , the Associated Press reported that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he will close the country @ @ @ @ @ .
GlobalNews.ca reported : Speaking to reporters from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa , Trudeau said @ @ @ @ @ ’ s borders to people who are not Canadian citizens , or permanent residents of @ @ @ @ @ will be made for air crews , diplomats , immediate family members and U.S. citizens @ @ @ @ @ airlines will ban anyone who is showing symptoms of the virus from getting on a @ @ @ @ @ anyone who has symptoms will not be able enter Canada , ” he said .
@ @ @ @ @ , Vancouver International Airport , Montreal Trudeau Airport and Calgary International Airport will still receive @ @ @ @ @ that domestic flights and flights from the U.S. , Mexico and the Caribbean will still @ @ @ @ @ READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

On Monday morning, the Associated Press reported that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he will close the country’s borders to non-citizens.
GlobalNews.ca reported: Speaking to reporters from Rideau Cottage in Ottawa, Trudeau said Canada will be closing it’s borders to people who are not Canadian citizens, or permanent residents of Canada. Trudeau said exceptions will be made for air crews, diplomats, immediate family members and U.S. citizens. He said second, airlines will ban anyone who is showing symptoms of the virus from getting on a plane. “That means anyone who has symptoms will not be able enter Canada,” he said.
Trudeau said Pearson International Airport, Vancouver International Airport, Montreal Trudeau Airport and Calgary International Airport will still receive international flights. He added that domestic flights and flights from the U.S., Mexico and the Caribbean will still be in service. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Chris Evans criticizes Donald Trump for coronavirus handling

Chris Evans criticized President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus as well as his demeanor at a recent @ @ @ @ @ America actor often uses his social media to speak out against the Trump administration , @ @ @ @ @ Sunday after watching the president give a press conference at the White House to address @ @ @ @ @ “ The president just ran off stage after his rambling press conference without answering a @ @ @ @ @ answers .
America wants leadership .
America doesn ’ t want a president who runs @ @ @ @ @ and lets Mike Pence do all the talking , ” the 38-year-old “ Avengers ” @ @ @ @ @ Indeed , Trump issued some words on the virus and the United State ’ s @ @ @ @ @ abruptly leaving the press conference and giving the microphone over to Vice President Pence .
@ @ @ @ @ VP in charge of spearheading the United State ’ s response to the coronavirus .
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Chris Evans criticized President Donald Trump for his handling of the coronavirus as well as his demeanor at a recent press conference.
The Captain America actor often uses his social media to speak out against the Trump administration, which he did again on Sunday after watching the president give a press conference at the White House to address the ongoing worldwide pandemic.
“The president just ran off stage after his rambling press conference without answering a single question. America wants answers. America wants leadership. America doesn’t want a president who runs off stage during a crisis and lets Mike Pence do all the talking,” the 38-year-old “Avengers” star wrote on Twitter.
The president just ran off stage after his rambling press conference without answering a single question. America wants answers. America wants leadership. America doesn’t want a president who runs off stage during a crisis and lets Mike Pence do all the talking. — Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) March 15, 2020
Indeed, Trump issued some words on the virus and the United State’s strategy to contain it before abruptly leaving the press conference and giving the microphone over to Vice President Pence. The president previously put his VP in charge of spearheading the United State’s response to the coronavirus. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--BIDEN GOES EXTREME: Give Oil Industry ‘No Ability’ To ‘Continue To Drill’, Take ‘Millions’ Of Cars O

BIDEN GOES EXTREME: Give Oil Industry ‘No Ability’ To ‘Continue To Drill’, Take ‘Millions’ Of Cars Off The Road (VIDEO)

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden made extreme remarks during CNN ’ s presidential debate on Sunday night , suggesting that @ @ @ @ @ industry ’ s ability to drill , would ban new fracking projects , and would @ @ @ @ @ the road .
“ No more subsidies for fossil fuel industry , no more drilling @ @ @ @ @ more drilling including offshore , no ability for the oil industry to continue to drill @ @ @ @ @ “ Period .
Ends.
” “ No new fracking and , by the way , @ @ @ @ @ I was able to make sure we invested $ 90 billion in making sure we @ @ @ @ @ solar and wind that is lower than the price of coal , that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ plant will be built , ” Biden continued .
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Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden made extreme remarks during CNN’s presidential debate on Sunday night, suggesting that he would end the oil industry’s ability to drill, would ban new fracking projects, and would take millions of cars off the road.
“No more subsidies for fossil fuel industry, no more drilling on federal lands, no more drilling including offshore, no ability for the oil industry to continue to drill,” Biden said. “Period. Ends.”
Joe Biden: “no ability for the oil industry to continue to drill, period, ends” #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/STbBrh8DLg — Steve Guest (@SteveGuest) March 16, 2020
“No new fracking and, by the way, on the Recovery Act, I was able to make sure we invested $90 billion in making sure we brought down the price of solar and wind that is lower than the price of coal, that’s why not another new coal plant will be built,” Biden continued. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Pentagon Orders All Troops Confined To Base Area, Bans Domestic Travel

As of Friday the Department of Defense issued an unprecedented for all service personnel stationed in the United States , @ @ @ @ @ travel within the US .
This follows earlier this month ‘ leave and liberty ’ @ @ @ @ @ stationed in foreign countries .
A DoD memo issued Friday night said military personnel can @ @ @ @ @ local area ” of their assigned base , meaning troops are now barred from visiting @ @ @ @ @ vicinity .
“ This restriction will halt all domestic travel , including Permanent Change of @ @ @ @ @ , ” said a press statement released with the memo as reported by Defense One @ @ @ @ @ members will be authorized local leave only.
” Currently the troop travel ban covers March @ @ @ @ @ with an exemption for “ mission-essential , for humanitarian reasons , or warranted due to @ @ @ @ @ on local chain of command approval .
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As of Friday the Department of Defense issued an unprecedented for all service personnel stationed in the United States, forbidding them from non-operations related travel within the US. This follows earlier this month ‘leave and liberty’ restrictions already imposed for troops stationed in foreign countries.
A DoD memo issued Friday night said military personnel cannot travel beyond the “local area” of their assigned base, meaning troops are now barred from visiting family not in the immediate vicinity.
“This restriction will halt all domestic travel, including Permanent Change of Station, and Temporary Duty,” said a press statement released with the memo as reported by Defense One. “Additionally, service members will be authorized local leave only.”
Currently the troop travel ban covers March 16 through May 11, with an exemption for “mission-essential, for humanitarian reasons, or warranted due to extreme hardship,” based on local chain of command approval. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Trump, Cuomo Spar Over Coronavirus Response: ‘You Have to Do Something’

The week started with New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo ( D ) offering rare praise of President Donald Trump @ @ @ @ @ .
“ The fairness dictates that kudos where kudos are due , and here the @ @ @ @ @ responded very quickly .
So , I want to thank them for that , ” @ @ @ @ @ speaking about the Trump administration ’ s response to the outbreak of the virus in @ @ @ @ @ within hours , Trump accused Cuomo of not doing enough to handle the coronavirus outbreak @ @ @ @ @ Just had a very good teleconference with Nation ’ s Governors .
Went very well @ @ @ @ @ has to ‘ do more.
’ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine @ @ @

The week started with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) offering rare praise of President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
“The fairness dictates that kudos where kudos are due, and here the vice president and the President responded very quickly. So, I want to thank them for that,” Cuomo said on Monday while speaking about the Trump administration’s response to the outbreak of the virus in the state.
I have to do more? No — YOU have to do something! You’re supposed to be the President. https://t.co/tYeDt1lcOZ — Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) March 16, 2020
But, within hours, Trump accused Cuomo of not doing enough to handle the coronavirus outbreak in New York.
“Just had a very good teleconference with Nation’s Governors. Went very well. Cuomo of New York has to ‘do more.’ – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Amazon to hire 100K workers to keep up with surge of orders during coronavirus outbreak

Amazon on Monday announced plans to hire 100,000 new workers in the U.S. to keep up with a surge of orders from people confined to their homes during the coronavirus outbreak .
The Seattle-based company said this weekend that a steep increase of orders is putting its operations under pressure .
It warned shoppers that it could take longer than the usual two days to get packages .
It also said it was sold out of many household cleaning supplies and is working to get more in stock .
“ We are seeing a significant increase in demand , which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this time of year , ” said Dave Clark , who oversees Amazon ’ s warehouse and delivery network .
The online retailer said it will also temporarily raise pay by $ 2 an hour through the end of April for hourly employees .
That includes workers at its warehouses , delivery centers and Whole Foods grocery stores – all of whom make at least $ 15 an hour .
Employees in the United Kingdom and other European countries will get a similar raise .
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Amazon on Monday announced plans to hire 100,000 new workers in the U.S. to keep up with a surge of orders from people confined to their homes during the coronavirus outbreak.
The Seattle-based company said this weekend that a steep increase of orders is putting its operations under pressure. It warned shoppers that it could take longer than the usual two days to get packages. It also said it was sold out of many household cleaning supplies and is working to get more in stock.
“We are seeing a significant increase in demand, which means our labor needs are unprecedented for this time of year,” said Dave Clark, who oversees Amazon’s warehouse and delivery network.
The online retailer said it will also temporarily raise pay by $2 an hour through the end of April for hourly employees. That includes workers at its warehouses, delivery centers and Whole Foods grocery stores – all of whom make at least $15 an hour. Employees in the United Kingdom and other European countries will get a similar raise. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--New York Times Authors Deceptively Edit Trump’s Advice to Governors on Medical Ventilators

At least eight New York Times authors shared a deceptively edited quote Monday from President Donald Trump ’ s recent call with state governors , creating the false impression that the president is denying federal support for ventilators that are needed in hospitals treating coronavirus patients .
In his message , the president recommended that states procure respirators and ventilators because it would be faster — but added that the federal government “ will be backing you.
” The Times journalists omitted the bulk of the president ’ s statement as they shared the story on social media .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by a CNN correspondent and became the lead headline at the left-wing Huffington Post .
Despite growing online backlash to this misinformation , the journalists have yet to delete or retract their comments .
The eight journalists tweeted a link to a Times article published Monday that contains President Trump ’ s full statement to state governors in which the president recommended that they shouldn ’ t wait for the federal government to fill the growing demand for respirators needed to treat people with coronavirus .
“ Respirators , ventilators , all of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” President Trump told the governors during the Monday conference call .
“ We will be backing you , but try getting it yourselves .
Point of sales , much better , much more direct if you can get it yourself.
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At least eight New York Times authors shared a deceptively edited quote Monday from President Donald Trump’s recent call with state governors, creating the false impression that the president is denying federal support for ventilators that are needed in hospitals treating coronavirus patients.
In his message, the president recommended that states procure respirators and ventilators because it would be faster — but added that the federal government “will be backing you.”
The Times journalists omitted the bulk of the president’s statement as they shared the story on social media. The misleading, partial quote was also boosted by a CNN correspondent and became the lead headline at the left-wing Huffington Post.
Despite growing online backlash to this misinformation, the journalists have yet to delete or retract their comments.
The eight journalists tweeted a link to a Times article published Monday that contains President Trump’s full statement to state governors in which the president recommended that they shouldn’t wait for the federal government to fill the growing demand for respirators needed to treat people with coronavirus.
“Respirators, ventilators, all of the equipment — try getting it yourselves,” President Trump told the governors during the Monday conference call. “We will be backing you, but try getting it yourselves. Point of sales, much better, much more direct if you can get it yourself.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--New Orleans Mayor Issues Coronavirus Order Allowing Ban on Sale, Transportation of Firearms

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell ( D ) signed a coronavirus emergency order last week allowing her to ban the @ @ @ @ @ .
She signed a follow-up proclamation on March 16 , 2020 , further emphasizing her @ @ @ @ @ or limit the sale , dispensing , or transportation , of alcoholic beverages.
” The @ @ @ @ @ s power to restrict gun sales and transportation says she is “ empowered , if @ @ @ @ @ limit the sale of alcoholic beverages , firearms , explosives , and combustibles.
” On @ @ @ @ @ the Second Amendment Foundation responded to Cantrell ’ s claims of emergency powers over firearms @ @ @ @ @ sued over Second Amendment infringement following Hurricane Katrina and will do so during the era @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell (D) signed a coronavirus emergency order last week allowing her to ban the sale and transportation of firearms.
She signed a follow-up proclamation on March 16, 2020, further emphasizing her emergency powers to “suspend or limit the sale, dispensing, or transportation, of alcoholic beverages.”
The declaration declaring the mayor’s power to restrict gun sales and transportation says she is “empowered, if necessary, to suspend or limit the sale of alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, and combustibles.”
On March 16, 2020, the Second Amendment Foundation responded to Cantrell’s claims of emergency powers over firearms by reminding her that they sued over Second Amendment infringement following Hurricane Katrina and will do so during the era of coronavirus if needed. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Pence announces all coronavirus testing will be free, including for uninsured Americans (VIDEO)

Vice President Mike Pence announced on Sunday that all coronavirus testing will be free of charge , including for uninsured @ @ @ @ @ never going to be a barrier to anyone getting a coronavirus test , ” he @ @ @ @ @ conference at the White House .
In his announcement , the vice president highlighted the @ @ @ @ @ to expand access to COVID-19 tests .
“ As you recall , several weeks ago @ @ @ @ @ change in our Medicare and Medicaid programs to ensure that coronavirus testing was included .
@ @ @ @ @ , and they all agreed to waive co-pays , ” Pence said .
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Vice President Mike Pence announced on Sunday that all coronavirus testing will be free of charge, including for uninsured Americans.
“Cost is never going to be a barrier to anyone getting a coronavirus test,” he told reporters at a press conference at the White House.
Vice President @Mike_Pence assures Americans that #Coronavirus testing is free to all Americans pic.twitter.com/97o4Q5XZqT — Team Trump (Text TRUMP to 88022) (@TeamTrump) March 15, 2020
In his announcement, the vice president highlighted the Trump administration’s efforts to expand access to COVID-19 tests.
“As you recall, several weeks ago, the president directed a change in our Medicare and Medicaid programs to ensure that coronavirus testing was included. Health insurers were brought in, and they all agreed to waive co-pays,” Pence said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Sanders Claims Medicare for All Would Fix Coronavirus. It Might Make Things Worse

Sen. Bernie Sanders ( I. , Vt. ) once again argued during Sunday night ’ s presidential primary debate that America is less equipped to handle the coronavirus pandemic because it does not have a single-payer health care system .
“ Let ’ s be honest and understand that this coronavirus pandemic exposes the incredible weakness and dysfunctionality of our current health care system , ” Sanders said .
“ We ’ re spending twice as much per person on health care as the people of any other country… .
We ’ re spending so much money and yet we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pandemic .
How come we don ’ t have enough doctors ?
How come hospitals in rural areas are shutting down ?
How come people can ’ t afford to get the prescription drugs they need ?
” The talking point—that America ’ s patchwork health care system leaves the country at greater risk in a pandemic—was part of Sanders ’ s messaging throughout the preceding week .
At a speech in Burlington , Vt. , on Thursday , Sanders claimed “ the United States is at a severe disadvantage , because , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , we do not guarantee health care as a human right.
” On Saturday , he tweeted , “ if this situation isn ’ t a red flag for our current dysfunctional and wasteful health care system , frankly , I don ’ t know what is.
” While essentially no health care system has the capacity for a large-scale pandemic , experts tell the Washington Free Beacon that Americans are in fact slightly better prepared than others , thanks in large part to our higher rates of health care spending .
By @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Italy and Spain appear unequipped to face the current crisis .
A similar system in the United States runs the risk of making disaster preparedness worse , not better .
Americans spend a lot of money on health care—the most in the OECD , a group of the world ’ s economically developed countries .
Christopher Pope , a health care policy expert and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute , told the Free Beacon this added cost is driven in part by higher wage rates for skilled labor , in part by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of all by the fact that American demand for health care is generally greater .
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Sen. Bernie Sanders (I., Vt.) once again argued during Sunday night’s presidential primary debate that America is less equipped to handle the coronavirus pandemic because it does not have a single-payer health care system.
“Let’s be honest and understand that this coronavirus pandemic exposes the incredible weakness and dysfunctionality of our current health care system,” Sanders said. “We’re spending twice as much per person on health care as the people of any other country…. We’re spending so much money and yet we’re not even prepared for this pandemic. How come we don’t have enough doctors? How come hospitals in rural areas are shutting down? How come people can’t afford to get the prescription drugs they need?”
The talking point—that America’s patchwork health care system leaves the country at greater risk in a pandemic—was part of Sanders’s messaging throughout the preceding week. At a speech in Burlington, Vt., on Thursday, Sanders claimed “the United States is at a severe disadvantage, because, unlike every other major country on earth, we do not guarantee health care as a human right.” On Saturday, he tweeted, “if this situation isn’t a red flag for our current dysfunctional and wasteful health care system, frankly, I don’t know what is.”
While essentially no health care system has the capacity for a large-scale pandemic, experts tell the Washington Free Beacon that Americans are in fact slightly better prepared than others, thanks in large part to our higher rates of health care spending. By contrast, single-payer systems like those in Italy and Spain appear unequipped to face the current crisis. A similar system in the United States runs the risk of making disaster preparedness worse, not better.
Americans spend a lot of money on health care—the most in the OECD, a group of the world’s economically developed countries. Christopher Pope, a health care policy expert and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, told the Free Beacon this added cost is driven in part by higher wage rates for skilled labor, in part by higher rates of obesity, but most of all by the fact that American demand for health care is generally greater. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Sales Of Guns, Ammunition Skyrocket Amid Coronavirus Concerns: ‘Better Safe Than Sorry’

Sales of guns , ammunition , and “ survival gear ” are skyrocketing this week , amid concerns that the coronavirus could lead to breakdown in civil order or even a suspension of weapons sales , according to Business Insider .
Stores specializing in the “ sales of survival gear like ready-to-eat meals , guns and ammunition ” are experiencing a boom , and some retailers are even struggling to keep such items in stock .
“ We ’ re bringing pallets ( of MREs ) up all the time now , and even our supplier in Southern California is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” one California gun retailer told a local television station .
“ It ’ s clear our customers want to be prepared in a worst-case scenario , ” another retailer told the NRA ’ s news service , per BI .
“ For a lot of our families , a disaster plan includes having ammo on hand.
” In some cases , retailers say they ’ re selling “ twice as much ” or even five times as much ammunition as they were before coronavirus began making headlines .
“ Sales on Ammo.com @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 68 percent greater from Feb. 23 to March 4 than they were the preceding 11 days , the company said in a press release .
Residents in North Carolina and Georgia had the biggest increase in sales on the website , ” Business Insider , says .
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Sales of guns, ammunition, and “survival gear” are skyrocketing this week, amid concerns that the coronavirus could lead to breakdown in civil order or even a suspension of weapons sales, according to Business Insider.
Stores specializing in the “sales of survival gear like ready-to-eat meals, guns and ammunition” are experiencing a boom, and some retailers are even struggling to keep such items in stock.
“We’re bringing pallets (of MREs) up all the time now, and even our supplier in Southern California is having trouble keeping them in stock,” one California gun retailer told a local television station.
“It’s clear our customers want to be prepared in a worst-case scenario,” another retailer told the NRA’s news service, per BI. “For a lot of our families, a disaster plan includes having ammo on hand.”
In some cases, retailers say they’re selling “twice as much” or even five times as much ammunition as they were before coronavirus began making headlines. “Sales on Ammo.com, an online ammunition store, were 68 percent greater from Feb. 23 to March 4 than they were the preceding 11 days, the company said in a press release. Residents in North Carolina and Georgia had the biggest increase in sales on the website,” Business Insider, says. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Romney Encourages Giving Every American $1,000 to Help Meet ‘Short-Term Obligations’

Sen. Mitt Romney ( R-Utah ) said this week that he supports a cash influx as the coronavirus wrecks the @ @ @ @ @ stock market and keeping many away from their work .
The former Republican presidential candidate @ @ @ @ @ reporter Johnathan Martin , “ Every American adult should immediately receive $ 1,000 to help @ @ @ @ @ meet their short-term obligations and increase spending in the economy.
” That is a proposal @ @ @ @ @ some other Democrats , including freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ( D-N.Y. ) , who wrote @ @ @ @ @ Basic Income is going to have to play a role in helping Americans weather this @ @ @ @ @ a bill recently introduced by Reps. Ro Khanna ( D-Calif ) and Tim Ryan ( @ @ @ @ @ , “ proposal goes up to $ 6,000/mo depending on need .
Mitt Romney just @ @ @ @ @ $ 1,000 universal.
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Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) said this week that he supports a cash influx as the coronavirus wrecks the American economy, tanking the stock market and keeping many away from their work.
The former Republican presidential candidate told The New York Times reporter Johnathan Martin, “Every American adult should immediately receive $1,000 to help ensure families and workers can meet their short-term obligations and increase spending in the economy.”
NEW from @MittRomney: “Every American adult should immediately receive $1,000 to help ensure families and workers can meet their short-term obligations and increase spending in the economy.” — Jonathan Martin (@jmartNYT) March 16, 2020
That is a proposal that has been echoed by some other Democrats, including freshman Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), who wrote on Twitter, “Universal Basic Income is going to have to play a role in helping Americans weather this crisis.”
She also pushed a bill recently introduced by Reps. Ro Khanna (D-Calif) and Tim Ryan (D-Ohio). Ocasio-Cortez added, “[Ro Khanna and Tim Ryan’s] proposal goes up to $6,000/mo depending on need. Mitt Romney just came out for a flat $1,000 universal.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-17--Covid-19 & The Sun: A Lesson From The 1918 Influenza Pandemic

Fresh air , sunlight and improvised face masks seemed to work a century ago ; and they might help us now .
When new , virulent diseases emerge , such SARS and Covid-19 , the race begins to find new vaccines and treatments for those affected .
As the current crisis unfolds , governments are enforcing quarantine and isolation , and public gatherings are being discouraged .
Health officials took the same approach 100 years ago , when influenza was spreading around the world .
The results were mixed .
But records from the 1918 pandemic suggest one technique for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was effective .
Some hard-won experience from the greatest pandemic in recorded history could help us in the weeks and months ahead .
Put simply , medics found that severely ill flu patients nursed outdoors recovered better than those treated indoors .
A combination of fresh air and sunlight seems to have prevented deaths among patients ; and infections among medical staff .
There is scientific support for this .
Research shows that outdoor air is a natural disinfectant .
Fresh air can kill the flu virus and other harmful germs .
Equally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now evidence it can kill the flu virus .
During the great pandemic , two of the worst places to be were military barracks and troop-ships .
Overcrowding and bad ventilation put soldiers and sailors at high risk of catching influenza and the other infections that often followed it .
As with the current Covid-19 outbreak , most of the victims of so-called ` Spanish flu ’ did not die from influenza : they died of pneumonia and other complications .
When the influenza pandemic reached the East coast of the United States @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was particularly badly hit .
So the State Guard set up an emergency hospital .
They took in the worst cases among sailors on ships in Boston harbour .
The hospital ’ s medical officer had noticed the most seriously ill sailors had been in badly-ventilated spaces .
So he gave them as much fresh air as possible by putting them in tents .
And in good weather they were taken out of their tents and put in the sun .
At this time , it was common practice to put sick soldiers @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was known , was widely used on casualties from the Western Front .
And it became the treatment of choice for another common and often deadly respiratory infection of the time ; tuberculosis .
Patients were put outside in their beds to breathe fresh outdoor air .
Or they were nursed in cross-ventilated wards with the windows open day and night .
The open-air regimen remained popular until antibiotics replaced it in the 1950s .
Doctors who had first-hand experience of open-air therapy at the hospital in Boston were convinced the regimen was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ If one report is correct , it reduced deaths among hospital patients from 40 per cent to about 13 per cent .
According to the Surgeon General of the Massachusetts State Guard : ` The efficacy of open air treatment has been absolutely proven , and one has only to try it to discover its value.
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Fresh air, sunlight and improvised face masks seemed to work a century ago; and they might help us now.
When new, virulent diseases emerge, such SARS and Covid-19, the race begins to find new vaccines and treatments for those affected. As the current crisis unfolds, governments are enforcing quarantine and isolation, and public gatherings are being discouraged. Health officials took the same approach 100 years ago, when influenza was spreading around the world. The results were mixed. But records from the 1918 pandemic suggest one technique for dealing with influenza — little-known today — was effective. Some hard-won experience from the greatest pandemic in recorded history could help us in the weeks and months ahead.
Put simply, medics found that severely ill flu patients nursed outdoors recovered better than those treated indoors. A combination of fresh air and sunlight seems to have prevented deaths among patients; and infections among medical staff. There is scientific support for this. Research shows that outdoor air is a natural disinfectant. Fresh air can kill the flu virus and other harmful germs. Equally, sunlight is germicidal and there is now evidence it can kill the flu virus.
`Open-Air’ Treatment in 1918
During the great pandemic, two of the worst places to be were military barracks and troop-ships. Overcrowding and bad ventilation put soldiers and sailors at high risk of catching influenza and the other infections that often followed it. As with the current Covid-19 outbreak, most of the victims of so-called `Spanish flu’ did not die from influenza: they died of pneumonia and other complications.
When the influenza pandemic reached the East coast of the United States in 1918, the city of Boston was particularly badly hit. So the State Guard set up an emergency hospital. They took in the worst cases among sailors on ships in Boston harbour. The hospital’s medical officer had noticed the most seriously ill sailors had been in badly-ventilated spaces. So he gave them as much fresh air as possible by putting them in tents. And in good weather they were taken out of their tents and put in the sun. At this time, it was common practice to put sick soldiers outdoors. Open-air therapy, as it was known, was widely used on casualties from the Western Front. And it became the treatment of choice for another common and often deadly respiratory infection of the time; tuberculosis. Patients were put outside in their beds to breathe fresh outdoor air. Or they were nursed in cross-ventilated wards with the windows open day and night. The open-air regimen remained popular until antibiotics replaced it in the 1950s.
Doctors who had first-hand experience of open-air therapy at the hospital in Boston were convinced the regimen was effective. It was adopted elsewhere. If one report is correct, it reduced deaths among hospital patients from 40 per cent to about 13 per cent. According to the Surgeon General of the Massachusetts State Guard:
`The efficacy of open air treatment has been absolutely proven, and one has only to try it to discover its value.’ – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-16--First dose of potential coronavirus vaccine to be delivered for trial monday: Official

The first participant in a clinical trial for a vaccine to protect against the new coronavirus will receive an experimental @ @ @ @ @ to a government official .
The National Institutes of Health is funding the trial , @ @ @ @ @ the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle .
The official who disclosed plans @ @ @ @ @ on condition of anonymity because the move has not been publicly announced .
Public health @ @ @ @ @ a year to 18 months to fully validate any potential vaccine .
Testing will begin @ @ @ @ @ volunteers with different doses of shots co-developed by NIH and Moderna Inc.
There ’ s @ @ @ @ @ infected from the shots , because they don ’ t contain the virus itself .
@ @ @ @ @ check that the vaccines show no worrisome side effects , setting the stage for larger @ @ @ @ @

The first participant in a clinical trial for a vaccine to protect against the new coronavirus will receive an experimental dose on Monday, according to a government official.
The National Institutes of Health is funding the trial, which is taking place at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle. The official who disclosed plans for the first participant spoke on condition of anonymity because the move has not been publicly announced.
Public health officials say it will take a year to 18 months to fully validate any potential vaccine.
Testing will begin with 45 young, healthy volunteers with different doses of shots co-developed by NIH and Moderna Inc. There’s no chance participants could get infected from the shots, because they don’t contain the virus itself.
The goal is purely to check that the vaccines show no worrisome side effects, setting the stage for larger tests. – READ MORE


truepundit--2020-03-15--Trump Considering Pardon for Michael Flynn

Washington ( AFP ) – US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was “ strongly considering ” a full @ @ @ @ @ Michael Flynn , reviving an old controversy even as the country struggled to cope with @ @ @ @ @ announcement came amid a flurry of tweets both defending the president ’ s handling of @ @ @ @ @ foes past and present .
“ So now it is reported that , after destroying @ @ @ @ @ of his wonderful family ( and many others also ) , the FBI , working @ @ @ @ @ Department , has lost the records of General Michael Flynn , ” Trump tweeted , @ @ @ @ @ “ How convenient .
I am strongly considering a Full Pardon !
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Washington (AFP) – US President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was “strongly considering” a full pardon for former top aide Michael Flynn, reviving an old controversy even as the country struggled to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.
That announcement came amid a flurry of tweets both defending the president’s handling of the pandemic and attacking political foes past and present.
“So now it is reported that, after destroying his life & the life of his wonderful family (and many others also), the FBI, working in conjunction with the Justice Department, has lost the records of General Michael Flynn,” Trump tweeted, citing an unspecified report.
“How convenient. I am strongly considering a Full Pardon!” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Fauci: Hundreds of Thousands Could Die If We Don’t Take Coronavirus Seriously

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci said on Sunday ’ s broadcast of CNN ’ s “ State of the Union ” that the United States could see hundreds of thousands of fatalities if we do not stop the community spread in the coronavirus outbreak .
Anchor Brianna Keilar asked , “ There have been estimates of hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. who could die or , in the worst-case scenario , millions .
Can you tell the American people that that is possible ?
” Keilar asked , “ Are you thinking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ die from this ?
” Fauci said , “ I say that , and it sometimes gets taken out of context .
We have to be realistic and honest .
Yes , it is possible .
Our job , our challenge , is to try and make that not happen .
But to think , if we go about our daily lives and not worry about anything , that it ’ s not going to happen , it could happen , and it could be worse .
To me , that ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the kind of things .
I might make a point that people sometimes think that you ’ re overreacting .
I like it when people are thinking I ’ m overreacting because that means we ’ re doing it just right.
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony Fauci said on Sunday’s broadcast of CNN’s “State of the Union” that the United States could see hundreds of thousands of fatalities if we do not stop the community spread in the coronavirus outbreak.
Anchor Brianna Keilar asked, “There have been estimates of hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. who could die or, in the worst-case scenario, millions. Can you tell the American people that that is possible?”
(…)
Keilar asked, “Are you thinking that hundreds of thousands of Americans could die from this?”
Fauci said, “I say that, and it sometimes gets taken out of context. We have to be realistic and honest. Yes, it is possible. Our job, our challenge, is to try and make that not happen. But to think, if we go about our daily lives and not worry about anything, that it’s not going to happen, it could happen, and it could be worse. To me, that’s a real impetus to take very seriously the kind of things. I might make a point that people sometimes think that you’re overreacting. I like it when people are thinking I’m overreacting because that means we’re doing it just right.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--CNN’s Brian Stelter tries to lecture Surgeon General on how to do his job, and it does not go over w

CNN’s Brian Stelter tries to lecture Surgeon General on how to do his job, and it does not go over well

Surgeon General Jerome Adams scolded the media during a White House press conference on Saturday for politicizing the ongoing coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Straight talk from the nation ’ s doctor : We really need you @ @ @ @ @ prioritize the health and safety of the American people , ” Adams said .
“ @ @ @ @ @ more partisanship , no more criticism or finger-pointing.
” “ Does anyone else find it @ @ @ @ @ instead of using his platform to provide critical information that could support the health and @ @ @ @ @ is complaining that the Surgeon General is tone policing the media ?
” one person @ @ @ @ @ the Surgeon General has been spending his time educating the public about how to protect @ @ @ @ @ so today & on TV & across the country .
Him taking ten secs to @ @ @ @ @ you ’ re trying to pull here doesn ’ t change that , Brian , @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

Surgeon General Jerome Adams scolded the media during a White House press conference on Saturday for politicizing the ongoing coronavirus outbreak in the United States.
“Straight talk from the nation’s doctor: We really need you all to lean into and prioritize the health and safety of the American people,” Adams said. “No more bickering, no more partisanship, no more criticism or finger-pointing.”
Surgeon General Jerome Adams used the word “need” while talking to the WH press corps. So I will too. He needs to spend his time educating the public about how to protect each other, not lecturing the press about what’s newsworthy. https://t.co/1beTbBHZPW pic.twitter.com/VXFYkD19H9 — Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) March 15, 2020
“Does anyone else find it ironic that @brianstelter, instead of using his platform to provide critical information that could support the health and safety of the public, is complaining that the Surgeon General is tone policing the media?” one person responded.
“Uh, the Surgeon General has been spending his time educating the public about how to protect each other – he did so today & on TV & across the country. Him taking ten secs to call out the exact thing you’re trying to pull here doesn’t change that, Brian,” another person responded. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Pregnant woman, 19, killed after falling from US border wall, officials say

A 19-year-old pregnant woman from Guatemala died this week from injuries suffered when she fell more than 19 feet trying to climb the U.S. border wall near El Paso , Texas , last Saturday , U.S. and Guatemalan authorities said Thursday .
Guatemala identified the woman as Mirian Stephany Girón Luna .
Medical personnel tried to deliver her baby , but were unsuccessful , both governments said .
The U.S. said Girón was eight months pregnant , while Guatemalan authorities said she was at seven months .
U.S. Customs and Border Protection ( CBP ) blamed Girón ’ s death @ @ @ @ @ @ @ try to climb the wall .
In a statement , Gloria Chavez , the chief for the Border Patrol ’ s El Paso sector , said the authorities would work with Mexico “ to find those responsible for placing these lives in danger.
” CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan told reporters that Girón and her partner were taken to the border by smugglers and left there in the darkness .
They were attempting to climb when she fell .
Border Patrol agents reached her and called medical authorities , who took her to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the mother and the child died from their injuries from the fall , ” Morgan said .
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A 19-year-old pregnant woman from Guatemala died this week from injuries suffered when she fell more than 19 feet trying to climb the U.S. border wall near El Paso, Texas, last Saturday, U.S. and Guatemalan authorities said Thursday.
Guatemala identified the woman as Mirian Stephany Girón Luna. Medical personnel tried to deliver her baby, but were unsuccessful, both governments said. The U.S. said Girón was eight months pregnant, while Guatemalan authorities said she was at seven months.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) blamed Girón’s death on human smugglers who encouraged her to try to climb the wall.
In a statement, Gloria Chavez, the chief for the Border Patrol’s El Paso sector, said the authorities would work with Mexico “to find those responsible for placing these lives in danger.”
CBP Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan told reporters that Girón and her partner were taken to the border by smugglers and left there in the darkness. They were attempting to climb when she fell. Border Patrol agents reached her and called medical authorities, who took her to the hospital, but “tragically, the mother and the child died from their injuries from the fall,” Morgan said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Chinese billionaire Jack Ma to donate 500,000 test kits and 1 million masks to US

Chinese billionaire Jack Ma announced that his foundations “ have sourced and readied for shipment 500,000 testing kits and 1 million masks to be donated to the United States ” amid the spread of the coronavirus , in an effort to “ help Americans fight against the pandemic.
” Ma , who co-founded international trade site Alibaba , issued a statement Thursday saying that through a collaboration between his private foundation and his company ’ s Alibaba Foundation , the organizations have already donated materials to Japan , Korea , Italy , Iran and Spain during the international fight against @ @ @ @ @ @ @ globe originated in China , Ma ’ s homeland .
The billionaire wrote , “ Drawing from my own country ’ s experience , speedy and accurate testing and adequate personal protective equipment for medical professionals are most effective in preventing the spread of the virus .
We hope that our donation can help Americans fight against the pandemic !
” “ This crisis presents a huge challenge to all human kind in a globalized world , ” Ma continued .
“ The pandemic we face today can no longer be resolved by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to combat the virus by working hand-in-hand .
At this moment , we can ’ t beat this virus unless we eliminate boundaries to resources and share our know-how and hard-earned lessons.
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Chinese billionaire Jack Ma announced that his foundations “have sourced and readied for shipment 500,000 testing kits and 1 million masks to be donated to the United States” amid the spread of the coronavirus, in an effort to “help Americans fight against the pandemic.”
Ma, who co-founded international trade site Alibaba, issued a statement Thursday saying that through a collaboration between his private foundation and his company’s Alibaba Foundation, the organizations have already donated materials to Japan, Korea, Italy, Iran and Spain during the international fight against COVID-19.
The novel coronavirus sweeping the globe originated in China, Ma’s homeland. The billionaire wrote, “Drawing from my own country’s experience, speedy and accurate testing and adequate personal protective equipment for medical professionals are most effective in preventing the spread of the virus. We hope that our donation can help Americans fight against the pandemic!”
“This crisis presents a huge challenge to all human kind in a globalized world,” Ma continued. “The pandemic we face today can no longer be resolved by any individual country. Rather, we need to combat the virus by working hand-in-hand. At this moment, we can’t beat this virus unless we eliminate boundaries to resources and share our know-how and hard-earned lessons.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Trump shrugs off EU anger over coronavirus travel ban: ‘When they raise taxes on us, they don’t cons

Trump shrugs off EU anger over coronavirus travel ban: ‘When they raise taxes on us, they don’t consult us’

President Trump on Thursday shrugged off complaints by European Union leaders that they were not consulted before he announced travel restrictions from Europe due to coronavirus — arguing that the E.U .
doesn ’ t alert the U.S. when it raises tariffs .
“ We get along well with the European leaders , but we had to make a decision and I didn ’ t want to take time , and it takes a long time to make the individual calls , ” he said in the Oval Office , alongside Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar , before adding that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ before the announcement .
“ But we had to move quickly , I mean when they raise taxes on us , they don ’ t consult us and I think that ’ s probably one and the same , ” he added .
Trump announced late Wednesday that travel from Europe would be restricted for 30 days — although the U.K. and Ireland are not included .
The Department of Homeland Security went on to clarify that it affects most foreign nationals who were in Europe ’ s passport-free “ Schengen Area ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the U.S. – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

President Trump on Thursday shrugged off complaints by European Union leaders that they were not consulted before he announced travel restrictions from Europe due to coronavirus — arguing that the E.U. doesn’t alert the U.S. when it raises tariffs.
“We get along well with the European leaders, but we had to make a decision and I didn’t want to take time, and it takes a long time to make the individual calls,” he said in the Oval Office, alongside Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar, before adding that he had spoken to some EU leaders before the announcement.
“But we had to move quickly, I mean when they raise taxes on us, they don’t consult us and I think that’s probably one and the same,” he added.
Trump announced late Wednesday that travel from Europe would be restricted for 30 days — although the U.K. and Ireland are not included. The Department of Homeland Security went on to clarify that it affects most foreign nationals who were in Europe’s passport-free “Schengen Area” within 14 days prior to traveling to the U.S. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Justice Dem Fundraises Off Wuhan Virus, Says School Closures Constitute Voter Suppression

A Justice Democrats-backed candidate is trying to cash in on fears of the Wuhan virus , claiming in a fundraising email that Ohio State University ’ s decision to cancel classes is a form of voter suppression .
On Monday , the public university canceled all in-person classes and told its nearly 45,000 undergraduate students to stay home through March to contain the coronavirus .
Morgan Harper , a far-left Democrat , took to Twitter to criticize the decision .
“ First , I want to thank everyone for all they ’ re doing to keep Ohioans safe , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I want to point out … how decisions have already been made that could potentially disenfranchise certain populations of voters , including Ohio State students , who have now been told that in-person classes are canceled through the end of the month.
” The coronavirus closure also presented a fundraising opportunity for Harper ’ s team , which sent out emails on Tuesday urging donors to give to an emergency fund because the “ student vote suppressed by coronavirus , ” putting Harper at a “ huge disadvantage.
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A Justice Democrats-backed candidate is trying to cash in on fears of the Wuhan virus, claiming in a fundraising email that Ohio State University’s decision to cancel classes is a form of voter suppression.
On Monday, the public university canceled all in-person classes and told its nearly 45,000 undergraduate students to stay home through March to contain the coronavirus. Morgan Harper, a far-left Democrat, took to Twitter to criticize the decision.
“First, I want to thank everyone for all they’re doing to keep Ohioans safe,” Harper said on Tuesday. “But I want to point out … how decisions have already been made that could potentially disenfranchise certain populations of voters, including Ohio State students, who have now been told that in-person classes are canceled through the end of the month.”
The coronavirus closure also presented a fundraising opportunity for Harper’s team, which sent out emails on Tuesday urging donors to give to an emergency fund because the “student vote [is] suppressed by coronavirus,” putting Harper at a “huge disadvantage.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Bernie Supporters Promise “Massive Exodus” If Biden Wins Nomination

As Bernie Sanders ’ campaign limps along on life support , it is obvious to many “ Bernie Bros ” @ @ @ @ @ going to allow the socialist to clinch the Democrat nomination .
All the second tier @ @ @ @ @ ( Amy Klobuchar , Pete Buttigieg , Elizabeth Warren , and Michael Bloomberg ) were @ @ @ @ @ the race on the same week to allow Biden to consolidate power and take the @ @ @ @ @ the Bernie die-hards are seething .
Henry Williams , executive director of The Gravel Institute @ @ @ @ @ Post , “ We will never – NEVER boost or support Joe Biden or defend @ @ @ @ @ policy positions .
We will tell people , as we always have , to vote @ @ @ @ @ decisions based on the interests of all the world ’ s oppressed people.
” Williams @ @ @ @ @ he expects a “ massive exodus from the Democratic Party.
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As Bernie Sanders’ campaign limps along on life support, it is obvious to many “Bernie Bros” that the DNC was never going to allow the socialist to clinch the Democrat nomination. All the second tier, so-called “moderates” (Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, and Michael Bloomberg) were pressured to drop out of the race on the same week to allow Biden to consolidate power and take the nomination from Bernie.
Now the Bernie die-hards are seething.
Henry Williams, executive director of The Gravel Institute, told The New York Post, “We will never – NEVER boost or support Joe Biden or defend his abysmal record and terrible policy positions. We will tell people, as we always have, to vote their conscience and to make decisions based on the interests of all the world’s oppressed people.”
Williams also told the Post the he expects a “massive exodus from the Democratic Party.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Italy: Coronavirus Death Toll Jumps 25 Percent; Exceeds 1,800

In the last 24 hours , 368 people have died in Italy from the coronavirus , bringing the nation ’ s death toll to 1,809 from 1,441 a day earlier — a 25 percent increase and the highest daily death toll Italy has seen yet .
Newly released data from Italy ’ s Civil Protection reveals that the country ’ s death toll has surged from 1,441 deaths on Saturday to 1,809 on Sunday , and 21,157 confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday to 24,747 on Sunday .
In just one day , Italy has suffered an additional 368 deaths , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases of the virus nationwide — the highest daily increase that the nation as seen thus far .
As Italy ’ s coronavirus death toll and confirmed cases skyrocket , the Italian government scrambles to come up with enough ventilators and ICU beds for patients in overcrowded hospitals , while Italian doctors say they have been forced to ration services for older , sicker patients in order to prioritize younger patients who are more likely to be saved from the virus outbreak that originated in Wuhan , China.- READ MORE Listen to the @ @ @ @ @ @

In the last 24 hours, 368 people have died in Italy from the coronavirus, bringing the nation’s death toll to 1,809 from 1,441 a day earlier — a 25 percent increase and the highest daily death toll Italy has seen yet.
Newly released data from Italy’s Civil Protection reveals that the country’s death toll has surged from 1,441 deaths on Saturday to 1,809 on Sunday, and 21,157 confirmed coronavirus cases on Saturday to 24,747 on Sunday.
In just one day, Italy has suffered an additional 368 deaths, as well as an additional 3,590 confirmed cases of the virus nationwide — the highest daily increase that the nation as seen thus far.
As Italy’s coronavirus death toll and confirmed cases skyrocket, the Italian government scrambles to come up with enough ventilators and ICU beds for patients in overcrowded hospitals, while Italian doctors say they have been forced to ration services for older, sicker patients in order to prioritize younger patients who are more likely to be saved from the virus outbreak that originated in Wuhan, China.- READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Flashback Report: Secret Service Agents Claim Biden Would Swim “Naked” In Front of “Uncomfortable” F

Flashback Report: Secret Service Agents Claim Biden Would Swim “Naked” In Front of “Uncomfortable” Female Agents

Biden , who ’ s flirting with a run for president in 2016 , gives Secret Service agents an eyeful @ @ @ @ @ and at the vice president ’ s official residence in Washington , D.C. , according @ @ @ @ @ Detail ” by Ronald Kessler .
The book relies on named and unnamed sources to @ @ @ @ @ including Biden , former President Ronald Reagan , former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and @ @ @ @ @ Agents say that , whether at the vice president ’ s residence or at his @ @ @ @ @ has a habit of swimming in his pool nude , ” Kessler writes in the @ @ @ @ @ Aug. 5 .
“ Biden likes to be revered as everyday Joe , ” an @ @ @ @ @ “ But the reality is no agents want to go on his detail because Biden @ @ @ @ @ tough.
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Biden, who’s flirting with a run for president in 2016, gives Secret Service agents an eyeful both at his Delaware home and at the vice president’s official residence in Washington, D.C., according to “The First Family Detail” by Ronald Kessler.
The book relies on named and unnamed sources to describe life guarding prominent politicians including Biden, former President Ronald Reagan, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and President Barack Obama.
“Agents say that, whether at the vice president’s residence or at his home in Delaware, Biden has a habit of swimming in his pool nude,” Kessler writes in the book – due for release Aug. 5.
“Female Secret Service agents find that offensive,” he writes.
“Biden likes to be revered as everyday Joe,” an unnamed agent told Kessler. “But the reality is no agents want to go on his detail because Biden makes agents’ lives so tough.”
In addition to the alleged skinny-dipping, agents are reportedly irritated by frequent last-minute trips to Delaware. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--U.S. Southern Border Flooded with Nationals from Coronavirus Countries

The United States ’ borders have been flooded with thousands of foreign nationals arriving from countries affected by the Wuhan , China-originated coronavirus .
While the U.S. tries to contain the spread of the coronavirus — with leading medical experts blaming international travel and migration for much of the outbreak — nearly 151,000 border crossers and illegal aliens have been apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border since October 2019 from 72 affected countries , Department of Homeland Security ( DHS ) data reveals .
Since October , for example , 1,657 Chinese nationals have been apprehended at the southern border .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ to enter the U.S. illegally just within the last few months .
DHS data finds that Chinese nationals are continuing to arrive at the southern border , with about six being apprehended within the last couple of days .
There are now close to 81,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in China and 3,180 deaths .
“ We have a unique public health threat posed by individuals arriving unlawfully at the border , where migrants , law enforcement officials , frontline personnel , and the American public are put at risk , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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The United States’ borders have been flooded with thousands of foreign nationals arriving from countries affected by the Wuhan, China-originated coronavirus.
While the U.S. tries to contain the spread of the coronavirus — with leading medical experts blaming international travel and migration for much of the outbreak — nearly 151,000 border crossers and illegal aliens have been apprehended at the U.S.-Mexico border since October 2019 from 72 affected countries, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) data reveals.
Since October, for example, 1,657 Chinese nationals have been apprehended at the southern border. About 341 of these Chinese nationals sought to enter the U.S. illegally just within the last few months.
DHS data finds that Chinese nationals are continuing to arrive at the southern border, with about six being apprehended within the last couple of days. There are now close to 81,000 confirmed cases of the coronavirus in China and 3,180 deaths.
“We have a unique public health threat posed by individuals arriving unlawfully at the border, where migrants, law enforcement officials, frontline personnel, and the American public are put at risk,” a senior DHS official told Breitbart News. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--New Southern Border Wall Stops 90% of Illegal Crossings

President Donald Trump ’ s new border wall stops 90 % of illegal border crossings , as opposed to the 10 % that the previous fencing stopped .
Around 131 miles of new border wall has been completed , with another 208 miles under construction , and 414 miles in a pre-construction stage .
Chief Rodney Scott of US Border Patrol , said the new border “ wall system ” was 90 % effective against stopping illegal crossings , an increase of 80 % from before , where only broken fencing was in place .
“ It changes everything , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there is a huge return on investment.
” Deputy Chief Raul Ortiz agreed , saying that the system will have a “ huge impact ” on illegal border crossings .
The wall is especially effective at stopping mass crossings in vehicles , as to remove various sections of the wall big enough to get them through takes far too much time and effort for it to be worthwhile for criminal gangs to bother .
“ The border wall system all but stopped that completely , ” Scott said .
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President Donald Trump’s new border wall stops 90% of illegal border crossings, as opposed to the 10% that the previous fencing stopped.
Around 131 miles of new border wall has been completed, with another 208 miles under construction, and 414 miles in a pre-construction stage. Chief Rodney Scott of US Border Patrol, said the new border “wall system” was 90% effective against stopping illegal crossings, an increase of 80% from before, where only broken fencing was in place.
Border Wall System update: ▫ 131 miles completed
▫ 208 miles under construction
▫ 414 miles in pre-construction pic.twitter.com/QdZVAdWRrj — Chief Rodney Scott (@USBPChief) March 2, 2020
“It changes everything,” said Scott, adding that “there is a huge return on investment.”
Deputy Chief Raul Ortiz agreed, saying that the system will have a “huge impact” on illegal border crossings. The wall is especially effective at stopping mass crossings in vehicles, as to remove various sections of the wall big enough to get them through takes far too much time and effort for it to be worthwhile for criminal gangs to bother.
“The border wall system all but stopped that completely,” Scott said. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Ohio Governor: ‘It Would Not Surprise Me At All If Schools Did Not Open Again This Year’ (VIDEO)

The governor of Ohio said Sunday he wouldn ’ t be surprised if schools would be closed for the remainder of year due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus .
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Mike DeWine ( R-OH ) appeared on CNN ’ s “ State of the Union ” with fill-in host Brianna Keiler to discuss what he was doing in his state to protect residents from the coronavirus , which has killed 57 people in the United States so far , though no one in Ohio has died so far .
Keiler told DeWine that the Centers for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said “ that school closures of 2-4 weeks are actually unlikely to have an impact on mitigating the spread of this virus.
” She then said she wondered whether Ohio schools would be closed for the remainder of the school year and asked if it was possible .
“ Absolutely , ” DeWine responded .
“ This is all projections .
I ’ m just going by what medical experts are telling us .
This may not peak until the latter part of April or May .
So , we ’ ve informed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three weeks , that the odds are this is going to go on a lot longer and it would not surprise me at all if schools did not open again this year.
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The governor of Ohio said Sunday he wouldn’t be surprised if schools would be closed for the remainder of year due to concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.
Gov. Mike DeWine (R-OH) appeared on CNN’s “State of the Union” with fill-in host Brianna Keiler to discuss what he was doing in his state to protect residents from the coronavirus, which has killed 57 people in the United States so far, though no one in Ohio has died so far. Keiler told DeWine that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said “that school closures of 2-4 weeks are actually unlikely to have an impact on mitigating the spread of this virus.” She then said she wondered whether Ohio schools would be closed for the remainder of the school year and asked if it was possible.
The odds are “this is going to go on a lot longer and it would not surprise me at all if schools did not open again this year,” Ohio @GovMikeDeWine says about the long-term impact of the coronavirus. #CNNSOTU pic.twitter.com/i0luWcQVzX — State of the Union (@CNNSotu) March 15, 2020
“Absolutely,” DeWine responded. “This is all projections. I’m just going by what medical experts are telling us. This may not peak until the latter part of April or May. So, we’ve informed the superintendents while we closed schools for three weeks, that the odds are this is going to go on a lot longer and it would not surprise me at all if schools did not open again this year.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--CNN’s Jim Acosta blasted for ‘trying to hurt Trump and divide’ America with coronavirus report

CNN chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta ’ s latest report has been labeled “ idiotic ” and a “ ‘ so what ?
’ moment ” by critics who feel it ’ s simply the liberal network ’ s latest attempt to weaponize coronavirus against President Trump .
Acosta ’ s story headlined , “ Source : Trump is concerned about coming into contact with people infected with coronavirus , ” cited a single source “ close to ” the president who said Trump is uneasy after coming into contact with a Brazilian official who tested positive for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thing I ’ ve seen all week .
And this week that ’ s saying something , ” Media Research Center vice president Dan Gainor told Fox News .
“ Of course , ‘ Trump is concerned about coming into contact with people infected with coronavirus.
’ We all are .
And we ’ re all supposed to be .
That ’ s how you stop a virus , by being concerned about who you interact with and taking precautions.
” “ I know Jim Acosta hates Trump .
But this is even @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figures in the history of journalism .
What ’ s amazing is Acosta isn ’ t even good at trolling Trump .
All he does is embarrass CNN and further degrade the news industry , ” Gainor said .
“ CNN is trying to hurt Trump and divide our country in a time of national crisis.
” DePauw University professor and media critic Jeffrey McCall told Fox News that Acosta ’ s story “ clearly falls into the category of ‘ this is not news ’ ” and simply the latest example of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ – READ MORE Listen to the insightful Thomas Paine Podcast Below --

CNN chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta’s latest report has been labeled “idiotic” and a “‘so what?’ moment” by critics who feel it’s simply the liberal network’s latest attempt to weaponize coronavirus against President Trump.
Acosta’s story headlined, “Source: Trump is concerned about coming into contact with people infected with coronavirus,” cited a single source “close to” the president who said Trump is uneasy after coming into contact with a Brazilian official who tested positive for coronavirus.
“This is the most idiotic thing I’ve seen all week. And this week that’s saying something,” Media Research Center vice president Dan Gainor told Fox News. “Of course, ‘Trump is concerned about coming into contact with people infected with coronavirus.’ We all are. And we’re all supposed to be. That’s how you stop a virus, by being concerned about who you interact with and taking precautions.”
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“I know Jim Acosta hates Trump. But this is even stupid for one of the most ridiculous figures in the history of journalism. What’s amazing is Acosta isn’t even good at trolling Trump. All he does is embarrass CNN and further degrade the news industry,” Gainor said. “CNN is trying to hurt Trump and divide our country in a time of national crisis.”
DePauw University professor and media critic Jeffrey McCall told Fox News that Acosta’s story “clearly falls into the category of ‘this is not news’” and simply the latest example of CNN’s anti-Trump business model. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Ousted Sen. McCaskill Falsely Claims GOP Senator Hasn’t Held Hearings on Coronavirus (VIDEO)

Sen. Ron Johnson ( R. , Wis. ) pushed back forcefully Wednesday after former Democratic senator Claire McCaskill claimed he @ @ @ @ @ Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearings to address the Wuhan coronavirus .
“ Claire doesn @ @ @ @ @ ’ s talking about , ” Johnson told MSNBC after McCaskill ripped the committee chairman @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s a ridiculous charge , ” Johnson said .
“ I actually can @ @ @ @ @ the same time .
I think you can tell from my earlier answer , I @ @ @ @ @ this administration has been incredibly accessible in terms of coronavirus , so most of my @ @ @ @ @ about border issues , coronavirus , cybersecurity.
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Sen. Ron Johnson (R., Wis.) pushed back forcefully Wednesday after former Democratic senator Claire McCaskill claimed he hadn’t held Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearings to address the Wuhan coronavirus.
“Claire doesn’t know what she’s talking about,” Johnson told MSNBC after McCaskill ripped the committee chairman on Morning Joe.
“It’s a ridiculous charge,” Johnson said. “I actually can walk and chew gum at the same time. I think you can tell from my earlier answer, I’m fully briefed because this administration has been incredibly accessible in terms of coronavirus, so most of my time and effort has been about border issues, coronavirus, cybersecurity.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--James Woods Shares Slurring Pelosi Video, Calls Her ‘Booze-and-Botox Besotted Old Bag’ Who Can’t Man

James Woods Shares Slurring Pelosi Video, Calls Her ‘Booze-and-Botox Besotted Old Bag’ Who Can’t Manage Her Dentures

Her slurring and stammering have always been an issue , but during a recent press conference on coronavirus she could @ @ @ @ @ sentence .
She appeared to be losing control of her dentures .
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Her slurring and stammering have always been an issue, but during a recent press conference on coronavirus she could barely sputter out a simple sentence.
I love these ridiculous clowns who contend they can do better than President Trump. This booze-and-Botox besotted old bag can’t manage her dentures, much less a pandemic. Between her and Biden, they can barely manage to put a coherent sentence together. pic.twitter.com/Ze2mvKpoRp — James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) March 12, 2020
She appeared to be losing control of her dentures.
Much like old Uncle Joe Biden.
James Woods was quick to share this humiliating video of Pelosi, adding his signature biting wit to his post. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--WaPo’s Jennifer Rubin: There Will Be ‘Less Democrat’ Coronavirus Deaths

Sunday on MSNBC ’ s “ AM Joy , ” Washington Post opinion writer Jennifer Rubin argued there would be fewer Democrat coronavirus deaths because they are adhering to suggestions offered by experts and the media .
In contrast , she argued Republicans are skeptical and more susceptible to death from the coronavirus .
“ here is a particular cruelty , irony that it is their core viewers , the Republican older viewers , who are the most at risk , ” she said .
“ And when you think about it , which party immediately canceled all of their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their political figures really portray and use their lives as an example ?
It was the Democrats .
So typically , there will be less Democrat deaths because there will be less mass gatherings .
There will be less opportunities for people to congregate and share this horrible disease .
So it is really a very short-sided strategy .
But I think now the name of the game is how do they get back on planet earth .
And part of the way that I think that they are doing it is down @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on this right away because of all this planning that we ’ re doing so well , which is head-spinning for the rest of us who watched him for weeks say this is a hoax .
But this is how they do it at Fox News .
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Sunday on MSNBC’s “AM Joy,” Washington Post opinion writer Jennifer Rubin argued there would be fewer Democrat coronavirus deaths because they are adhering to suggestions offered by experts and the media.
In contrast, she argued Republicans are skeptical and more susceptible to death from the coronavirus.
“[T]here is a particular cruelty, irony that it is their core viewers, the Republican older viewers, who are the most at risk,” she said. “And when you think about it, which party immediately canceled all of their rallies? Which party immediately started having their political figures really portray and use their lives as an example? It was the Democrats. So typically, there will be less Democrat deaths because there will be less mass gatherings. There will be less opportunities for people to congregate and share this horrible disease. So it is really a very short-sided strategy. But I think now the name of the game is how do they get back on planet earth. And part of the way that I think that they are doing it is down the memory hole. He jumped right on this right away because of all this planning that we’re doing so well, which is head-spinning for the rest of us who watched him for weeks say this is a hoax. But this is how they do it at Fox News. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--REPORT: Hollywood Looking At A $20 Billion Loss Over Coronavirus

Hollywood filmmakers and movie studios could be looking at massive losses because of coronavirus , and lost revenue could climb to an astounding $ 20 billion for the already struggling American film industry , the Hollywood Reporter said Sunday .
Theaters across the globe are closing or limiting hours in order to comply with “ social distancing ” policies set in place by governments seeking to curb the spread of the virus , which has sickened tens of thousands and killed several thousand worldwide .
In China , all 70,000 movie theaters are shut down , the Hollywood Reporter added @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States , theater attendance is way down .
Mega-studios like Disney have been forced to pull so-called “ tentpole ” projects that should have delivered billions of dollars worldwide , including the live action spectacular , “ Mulan ” — a feature that Disney believed would deliver huge international box office numbers and , accordingly , plenty of profit .
And the problems are just beginning .
“ The dust is far from settling on the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic , ” the Hollywood Reporter said .
“ But early estimates @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anything Hollywood has experienced before and losses will well eclipse the eleven-figure mark , even if conditions remain the same instead of taking a turn for the worse.
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Hollywood filmmakers and movie studios could be looking at massive losses because of coronavirus, and lost revenue could climb to an astounding $20 billion for the already struggling American film industry, the Hollywood Reporter said Sunday.
Theaters across the globe are closing or limiting hours in order to comply with “social distancing” policies set in place by governments seeking to curb the spread of the virus, which has sickened tens of thousands and killed several thousand worldwide. In China, all 70,000 movie theaters are shut down, the Hollywood Reporter added, and in Europe and the United States, theater attendance is way down.
Mega-studios like Disney have been forced to pull so-called “tentpole” projects that should have delivered billions of dollars worldwide, including the live action spectacular, “Mulan” — a feature that Disney believed would deliver huge international box office numbers and, accordingly, plenty of profit.
And the problems are just beginning.
“The dust is far from settling on the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic,” the Hollywood Reporter said. “But early estimates indicate that the blow will be unlike anything Hollywood has experienced before and losses will well eclipse the eleven-figure mark, even if conditions remain the same instead of taking a turn for the worse.” – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Mexico Now Considering Shutting Border With United States Over Coronavirus

Mexico has , so far , resisted Trump Administration efforts to restrict or close portions of the United States-Mexico border over concerns about illegal immigration but , this weekend , Mexican authorities , concerned about the spread of coronavirus , are reportedly considering shutting the border themselves to prevent the infection from affecting Mexican border cities .
Speaking to press on Friday , Mexico ’ s health minister called the United States a “ danger ” to Mexicans who have yet to suffer from coronavirus in large numbers .
The country has only 26 confirmed cases and no deaths , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The United States has around 2,000 confirmed cases and there have been around 50 deaths so far from the virus .
“ If it were technically necessary to consider mechanisms of restriction or stronger surveillance we would have to take into account not that Mexico would bring the virus to the United States , rather that the United States could bring it here , ” Mexican Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said , according to Reuters .
Lopez-Gatell did not provide media with any further details on which “ mechanisms ” of restriction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ those “ mechanisms ” could include a border wall .
Further questions to the country ’ s health ministers , from Reuters and others , were left unanswered .
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Mexico has, so far, resisted Trump Administration efforts to restrict or close portions of the United States-Mexico border over concerns about illegal immigration but, this weekend, Mexican authorities, concerned about the spread of coronavirus, are reportedly considering shutting the border themselves to prevent the infection from affecting Mexican border cities.
Speaking to press on Friday, Mexico’s health minister called the United States a “danger” to Mexicans who have yet to suffer from coronavirus in large numbers. The country has only 26 confirmed cases and no deaths, though that number could climb considerably. The United States has around 2,000 confirmed cases and there have been around 50 deaths so far from the virus.
“If it were technically necessary to consider mechanisms of restriction or stronger surveillance we would have to take into account not that Mexico would bring the virus to the United States, rather that the United States could bring it here,” Mexican Deputy Health Minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said, according to Reuters.
Lopez-Gatell did not provide media with any further details on which “mechanisms” of restriction the country was considering, or whether those “mechanisms” could include a border wall. Further questions to the country’s health ministers, from Reuters and others, were left unanswered. – READ MORE
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truepundit--2020-03-15--Source: Police found Andrew Gillum completely undressed in hotel room with self-described ‘porn star

Source: Police found Andrew Gillum completely undressed in hotel room with self-described ‘porn star’

Democrat Andrew Gillum , the charismatic former Florida gubernatorial candidate , has admitted to being in a South Beach hotel room on Thursday night with Travis Dyson , a self-described ‘ porn star performer , ’ who was believed to be over-dosing on crystal meth when the two were found by a third man who called 911 .
In a statement explaining his involvement in the incident , Gillum said he was in Miami “ for a wedding celebration when first responders were called to assist one of my friends.
” The CNN commentator also acknowledged he “ had too @ @ @ @ @ @ @ confirm a police report that described him as “ inebriated ” and unable to speak ) and apologized for the “ distraction ” his actions caused .
However , when contacted by a local reporter , Gillum ’ s friend seemed unaware of any Thursday night wedding .
“ I personally was not celebrating a wedding .
I don ’ t know if was in town for a wedding .
He did not mention that , ” Dyson reportedly told the Miami New Times .
A source with direct knowledge of the Miami @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the scene told TheBlaze that first responders said they allegedly found Gillum in a state of complete undress and Dyson wearing “ chaps , ” which Dictionary.com defines as “ a kinky or provocative article of clothing , which leave the butt and sometimes crotch exposed , ” when they arrived at the Mondrian South Beach Hotel room .
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Democrat Andrew Gillum, the charismatic former Florida gubernatorial candidate, has admitted to being in a South Beach hotel room on Thursday night with Travis Dyson, a self-described ‘porn star performer,’ who was believed to be over-dosing on crystal meth when the two were found by a third man who called 911.
In a statement explaining his involvement in the incident, Gillum said he was in Miami “for a wedding celebration when first responders were called to assist one of my friends.” The CNN commentator also acknowledged he “had too much to drink” (seeming to confirm a police report that described him as “inebriated” and unable to speak) and apologized for the “distraction” his actions caused.
However, when contacted by a local reporter, Gillum’s friend seemed unaware of any Thursday night wedding. “I personally was not celebrating a wedding. I don’t know if [Gillum] was in town for a wedding. He did not mention that,” Dyson reportedly told the Miami New Times.
A source with direct knowledge of the Miami Beach Police Department’s response to the scene told TheBlaze that first responders said they allegedly found Gillum in a state of complete undress and Dyson wearing “chaps,” which Dictionary.com defines as “a kinky or provocative article of clothing, which leave the butt and sometimes crotch exposed,” when they arrived at the Mondrian South Beach Hotel room. – READ MORE
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