westernjournal--2020-04-16--Op-Ed: Federal Judge Cites Sympathy for Abortion Providers in Disastrous Ruling

Something terrible happens to human hearts when the killing of the unwanted becomes routine and is declared an essential service , even in times of public emergency .
Hardness of heart takes over .
We take up a defensive position that insists that those killed are not human beings like us .
They have no rights — they are “ lawfully ” expendable .
The window of opportunity to kill them is “ time-sensitive.
” On Sunday , in a revealing opinion , U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson removed Alabama ’ s restrictions on abortions that were part of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic .
What was most disturbing in Judge Thompson ’ s argument was his marked sympathy for “ the providers ” of routine death treatments , which are the core business of abortion clinics everywhere .
“ A clear , enforceable standard , ” he wrote , “ is especially essential given the long history of anti-abortion sentiment in Alabama and nationwide.
” TRENDING : China Asks State Sen To Push Communist Resolution , Gets Nasty Surprise When He Rewrites It “ Said history is no secret to any abortion provider in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she opens the newspaper , drives by a group of protesters at a clinic , or learns that another piece of legislation concerning abortion has been enacted . '
” “ [ T ] hese events have inarguably yielded a ‘ climate of violence , harassment , and hostility , ’ … that pervades the day-to-day work of abortion providers in Alabama.
” The truth is that the real climate of violence exists in the abortion clinics themselves , where the day-to-day work of abortion providers is precisely to kill defenseless human beings @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 61 million American children have been violated and killed in their mothers ’ wombs .
Continuation of a pregnancy is natural and normal and requires no violence or force to be exercised against the mother or her child .
In fact , it is in the deliberately imperiling , aggressive act of abortion that a very real and substantial violence is perpetrated – an act of violence that brutally ends a child ’ s life in utero .
Yet Judge Thompson expressed zero sympathy for the utterly vulnerable human targets scheduled for termination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 56 pages of his opinion , recognition of these human targets , each one a unique lively presence in her or his mother ’ s womb , was never once acknowledged or even mentioned .
Judge Thompson was not an impartial umpire .
Indeed , he went to bat for those doing the killing in abortion clinics .
Judge Thompson ’ s preferential sympathy for those doing the killing is supported , of course , by propaganda that is not without precedent in modern history .
As in the selective killing programs @ @ @ @ @ @ @ abortion programs are based on the deeply offensive , prejudiced belief that the victims are less than human , are not useful to our own well-being and our private and political goals and so may be killed with impunity .
The offense here , dehumanization of the victims , was named by one of the judges at the Nuremberg trials as “ criminal impertinence.
” “ The victim is shown to be inhuman while the executioner is to be pitied .
The condemned is put in the wrong and the slayer in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ his all — his very life — but it is the assassin who is the sufferer.
” To understand this criminal impertinence charge involving dehumanization of selected victims , the following excerpt from the Nuremberg Trials Record may be helpful : One of [ SS Commander Paul ] Blobel ’ s administrative duties was to conduct executions .
History will be his debtor for the authoritative account he rendered on mass executions from the standpoint of the spirit and philosophy of slayer and slain .
He was asked at the trial whether the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to their waiting graves , ever attempted to break away before the shots were fired .
He replied that there was no resistance and this surprised him greatly .
The following interrogation then occurred : Q .
You mean that they resigned themselves easily to what was awaiting them ?
A .
Yes , that was the case .
That was the case with these people .
Human life was not as valuable as it was with us .
They did not care so much .
They did not know their own human @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make the job easier for you , the fact that they did not resist ?
A .
In any case the guards never met any resistance , or , at least , not in Sokal .
Everything went very quietly .
It took time , of course , and I must say that our men who took part in these executions suffered more from nervous exhaustion than those who had to be shot .
Q .
In other words , your pity was more for the men who had to shoot than for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had to be cared for .
Q .
And you felt very sorry for them ?
Here in cogent language is a dire warning directed to all lawful authorities who would refrain from condemning , or who would actively condone and facilitate acts of lethal violence against any dehumanized group of unwanted human beings on the grounds of sympathy for the perpetrators of the lethal violence .
The perpetrators were misrepresented as the real victims , the only victims : “ These people experienced a lot , psychologically.
” Sympathy and Partiality May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Sympathy for those who conduct the killing of the innocent ( wherever it occurs ) is not always a good counsel in ensuring and delivering true justice for the victims .
It is a profound injustice for any judge to accord partiality and priority to the party responsible for the killing of an unborn child .
No matter how much the abortion perpetrators may be burdened with problems , a judge ’ s concern should extend as well to the innocent party whose very life is at stake .
Yet Judge Thompson declared @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , the defendants ’ efforts to combat COVID-19 do not outweigh the lasting harm imposed by the denial of an individual ’ s right to terminate her pregnancy.
” Judge Thompson cited the “ lasting harm ” to abortion “ providers ” subjected to this hypothetical cloud hanging over them .
But he ignored completely the real lasting harm — indeed the lethal , everlasting and irreparable harm imposed by the abortionists themselves on little daughters and sons assaulted in their mother ’ wombs .
Judge Thompson decided that “ guaranteeing practical , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ injunction.
” His deep concern was that those executing abortions “ will not be met with unconstitutional or bad-faith prosecution .
That is , physicians acting lawfully can not be left to ‘ the tender mercies of a prosecutor ’ s discretion and the vagaries of a jury ’ s decision . '
” He had no word to say against the unconstitutional and bad-faith execution of innocents in their mothers ’ wombs who are denied any due process at all .
These little ones , as members of “ our posterity , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protection of the right to go on living and prospering under the “ blessings of liberty ” that we ourselves enjoy .
Yet Judge Thompson slavishly followed the faulty precedent invented by Justice Harry Blackmun who , in Roe v. Wade , conveniently ignored the existence of the real victims .
These smallest daughters and sons victimized in utero continue to be dehumanized — described dismissively in the abstract as “ choices.
” Judge Thompson on Sunday emulated the same misplaced special empathy with abortionists that skewed Justice Blackmun ’ s conclusion in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ The decision vindicates the right of the physician to administer medical treatment according to his professional judgment … [ T ] he abortion decision in all its aspects is inherently , and primarily , a medical decision , and basic responsibility for it must rest with the physician.
” This explains why there is some truth behind Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg ’ s criticism of Roe v. Wade when in a 2013 speech she faulted the Court ’ s approach for being “ about a doctor ’ s freedom to practice … @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was physician-centered.
” At least we can all agree that it was certainly not child-centered .
And that ’ s the real shame at the heart of this whole tragedy .
The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website .
We are committed to truth and accuracy in all of our journalism .
Read our editorial standards .

Something terrible happens to human hearts when the killing of the unwanted becomes routine and is declared an essential service, even in times of public emergency.
Hardness of heart takes over. We take up a defensive position that insists that those killed are not human beings like us. They have no rights — they are “lawfully” expendable. The window of opportunity to kill them is “time-sensitive.”
On Sunday, in a revealing opinion, U.S. District Judge Myron Thompson removed Alabama’s restrictions on abortions that were part of a ban on elective medical treatments during the coronavirus pandemic.
What was most disturbing in Judge Thompson’s argument was his marked sympathy for “the providers” of routine death treatments, which are the core business of abortion clinics everywhere.
“A clear, enforceable standard,” he wrote, “is especially essential given the long history of anti-abortion sentiment in Alabama and nationwide.”
“Said history is no secret to any abortion provider in Alabama — it is evident ‘when she opens the newspaper, drives by a group of protesters at a clinic, or learns that another piece of legislation concerning abortion has been enacted.'”
“[T]hese events have inarguably yielded a ‘climate of violence, harassment, and hostility,’ … that pervades the day-to-day work of abortion providers in Alabama.”
The truth is that the real climate of violence exists in the abortion clinics themselves, where the day-to-day work of abortion providers is precisely to kill defenseless human beings.
Since Roe v. Wade, over 61 million American children have been violated and killed in their mothers’ wombs. Continuation of a pregnancy is natural and normal and requires no violence or force to be exercised against the mother or her child.
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In fact, it is in the deliberately imperiling, aggressive act of abortion that a very real and substantial violence is perpetrated – an act of violence that brutally ends a child’s life in utero.
Yet Judge Thompson expressed zero sympathy for the utterly vulnerable human targets scheduled for termination by the abortion “providers.” In the 56 pages of his opinion, recognition of these human targets, each one a unique lively presence in her or his mother’s womb, was never once acknowledged or even mentioned.
Judge Thompson was not an impartial umpire.
Indeed, he went to bat for those doing the killing in abortion clinics.
Pro-Abortion Propaganda Dehumanizes the Unborn Child
Judge Thompson’s preferential sympathy for those doing the killing is supported, of course, by propaganda that is not without precedent in modern history.
As in the selective killing programs prosecuted at Nuremberg, today’s abortion programs are based on the deeply offensive, prejudiced belief that the victims are less than human, are not useful to our own well-being and our private and political goals and so may be killed with impunity.
The offense here, dehumanization of the victims, was named by one of the judges at the Nuremberg trials as “criminal impertinence.”
“The victim is shown to be inhuman while the executioner is to be pitied. The condemned is put in the wrong and the slayer in the right. A person is robbed of his all — his very life — but it is the assassin who is the sufferer.”
To understand this criminal impertinence charge involving dehumanization of selected victims, the following excerpt from the Nuremberg Trials Record may be helpful:
One of [SS Commander Paul] Blobel’s administrative duties was to conduct executions. History will be his debtor for the authoritative account he rendered on mass executions from the standpoint of the spirit and philosophy of slayer and slain. He was asked at the trial whether the doomed, as they were being led to their waiting graves, ever attempted to break away before the shots were fired. He replied that there was no resistance and this surprised him greatly. The following interrogation then occurred: Q. You mean that they resigned themselves easily to what was awaiting them? A. Yes, that was the case. That was the case with these people. Human life was not as valuable as it was with us. They did not care so much. They did not know their own human value. … Q. And did that make the job easier for you, the fact that they did not resist? A. In any case the guards never met any resistance, or, at least, not in Sokal. Everything went very quietly. It took time, of course, and I must say that our men who took part in these executions suffered more from nervous exhaustion than those who had to be shot. Q. In other words, your pity was more for the men who had to shoot than for the victims? A. Our men had to be cared for. Q. And you felt very sorry for them? A. Yes. These people experienced a lot, psychologically.
Here in cogent language is a dire warning directed to all lawful authorities who would refrain from condemning, or who would actively condone and facilitate acts of lethal violence against any dehumanized group of unwanted human beings on the grounds of sympathy for the perpetrators of the lethal violence.
The perpetrators were misrepresented as the real victims, the only victims: “These people experienced a lot, psychologically.”
Sympathy and Partiality May Lead Judges Away from a Just Decision
Sympathy for those who conduct the killing of the innocent (wherever it occurs) is not always a good counsel in ensuring and delivering true justice for the victims.
It is a profound injustice for any judge to accord partiality and priority to the party responsible for the killing of an unborn child. No matter how much the abortion perpetrators may be burdened with problems, a judge’s concern should extend as well to the innocent party whose very life is at stake.
Yet Judge Thompson declared that “based on the current record, the defendants’ efforts to combat COVID-19 do not outweigh the lasting harm imposed by the denial of an individual’s right to terminate her pregnancy.”
Judge Thompson cited the “lasting harm” to abortion “providers” subjected to this hypothetical cloud hanging over them.
But he ignored completely the real lasting harm — indeed the lethal, everlasting and irreparable harm imposed by the abortionists themselves on little daughters and sons assaulted in their mother’ wombs.
Judge Thompson decided that “guaranteeing practical, reliable flexibility to abortion providers requires an injunction.”
His deep concern was that those executing abortions “will not be met with unconstitutional or bad-faith prosecution. That is, physicians acting lawfully cannot be left to ‘the tender mercies of a prosecutor’s discretion and the vagaries of a jury’s decision.'”
He had no word to say against the unconstitutional and bad-faith execution of innocents in their mothers’ wombs who are denied any due process at all.
These little ones, as members of “our posterity,” are constitutionally entitled to the same protection of the right to go on living and prospering under the “blessings of liberty” that we ourselves enjoy.
Yet Judge Thompson slavishly followed the faulty precedent invented by Justice Harry Blackmun who, in Roe v. Wade, conveniently ignored the existence of the real victims.
These smallest daughters and sons victimized in utero continue to be dehumanized — described dismissively in the abstract as “choices.”
Perpetuating Roe v. Wade’s “Physician-Centered” Defense of Abortion
Judge Thompson on Sunday emulated the same misplaced special empathy with abortionists that skewed Justice Blackmun’s conclusion in Roe v. Wade back in 1973:
“The decision vindicates the right of the physician to administer medical treatment according to his professional judgment … [T]he abortion decision in all its aspects is inherently, and primarily, a medical decision, and basic responsibility for it must rest with the physician.”
This explains why there is some truth behind Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s criticism of Roe v. Wade when in a 2013 speech she faulted the Court’s approach for being “about a doctor’s freedom to practice … It wasn’t woman-centered; it was physician-centered.”
At least we can all agree that it was certainly not child-centered.
And that’s the real shame at the heart of this whole tragedy.
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westernjournal--2020-04-16--After Weeks of Accusing Trump of Inaction, ‘Morning Joe’ Now Calls Him Authoritarian

The media is struggling to find the right tone in coverage of Trump and coronavirus .
They know their overall goal is to blame Trump .
They just can ’ t decide whether they should attack him for being incompetent or for being an authoritarian dictator .
On Tuesday , Joe Scarborough , co-host of MSNBC ’ s “ Morning Joe , ” struggled with the dilemma yet again .
The show opened with a video montage of President Trump speaking .
The video included a clip from the media briefing on April 13 in which Trump stated , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the United States , the authority is total .
And that ’ s the way it ’ s got to be.
” Co-host Mika Brzezinski commented that “ President Trump added another step yesterday in his march toward authoritarianism.
” TRENDING : China Asks State Sen To Push Communist Resolution , Gets Nasty Surprise When He Rewrites It Scarborough took a different approach , though , and said he and his co-host “ really differ here.
” “ You ’ re very , very concerned when he talks like that , about the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m actually mainly concerned for his mental health , ” Scarborough said .
“ I feel very very badly whenever he speaks that way … for the people at Penn , ” he continued , “ who have to walk around in shame every day that he graduated from their college knowing no more about history or the Constitution or Madisonian democracy than he does.
” “ He ’ s just blathered for years , ‘ Article 2 gives me all the power I need.
’ … and he just goes back to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the United States and he did it again yesterday.
” But it was less than a month ago that Scarborough was demanding the president exercise unprecedented executive authority .
“ The President needs to issue a stay at home order today .
His further delays will cost more lives , ” Scarborough tweeted .
RELATED : Cuomo Blamed Trump for Huge Ventilator Shortages , Now Cuomo 's Giving Them Away Critics have even pointed out that the president lacks the authority to issue a nationwide “ stay at home ” order like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ White House has not ordered anyone to stay home .
Rather , the administration has issued guidelines to promote safety in the face of the pandemic and “ slow the spread.
” Scarborough wants an executive “ stay at home ” order and suggests failure to issue one is causing people to die .
That suggestion sounds a lot like wanting the president to exercise “ total ” authority .
Yet , when Trump says his authority is total , Scarborough accuses him of being mentally ill.
It ’ s almost as if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the media , no matter what he says or does .
And , of course , he can not win with Democrats .
The Democratic Party leaders are already preparing another round of bogus investigations , despite evidence that leaders within the party were happy to downplay the threat of coronavirus as late as February .
It is hard to imagine that Democrats or the media would have been happy if Trump had issued an executive “ stay at home ” order in March , especially in the middle of a close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of reasons for the left to be worried about the election results .
If Trump had done anything that could be perceived as interfering in the primary process , the media would be screaming he used coronavirus to steal the election .
The election has not even happened yet and they are already preparing excuses for a loss .
However , since Trump did not shut things down , members of the media are happy to complain about it in retrospect .
They claim he did not do enough in February and March @ @ @ @ @ @ @ authoritarian .
There is no logical way to make both attacks at once .
As pointed out by Rich Lowry in The New York Post , the criticism of Trump as a power-hungry dictator does not exactly make sense .
“ Ordinarily , tyrants aren ’ t bystanders , ” Lowry wrote .
“ They don ’ t give other political players and civic institutions wide latitude to make their own decisions .
They don ’ t have to be pushed to declare a national emergency unlocking various powers .
They don ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out the military to deal with a domestic problem.
” Trump may have commented about the total authority of the presidency , but his actions and statements suggest he is interested in using executive authority to enhance freedoms , not restrict them .
He wants people out of lockdown and the economy reopened .
If anyone is attempting to gain total authority , it is the tyrannical state governors who are using the virus as an excuse for arbitrary power grabs .
They are the ones who are trampling on the constitutional rights @ @ @ @ @ @ @ media elite call Trump a dictator because he wants to allow people to get back to working their jobs and living their lives .
They seem completely blind to the fact that people want this too .
Thankfully , Trump seems to know what he is up against and so do the voters .
If Democrats had their way , people would stay locked inside their homes until after election day .
Trump is not going to allow that to happen .
The media is going to have a hard time convincing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , simply because he wants to restore American freedoms .
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The media is struggling to find the right tone in coverage of Trump and coronavirus.
They know their overall goal is to blame Trump. They just can’t decide whether they should attack him for being incompetent or for being an authoritarian dictator.
On Tuesday, Joe Scarborough, co-host of MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” struggled with the dilemma yet again.
The show opened with a video montage of President Trump speaking. The video included a clip from the media briefing on April 13 in which Trump stated, “when somebody’s the President of the United States, the authority is total. And that’s the way it’s got to be.”
Co-host Mika Brzezinski commented that “President Trump added another step yesterday in his march toward authoritarianism.”
Scarborough took a different approach, though, and said he and his co-host “really differ here.”
“You’re very, very concerned when he talks like that, about the Constitution and the country. I’m actually mainly concerned for his mental health,” Scarborough said.
“I feel very very badly whenever he speaks that way … for the people at Penn,” he continued, “who have to walk around in shame every day that he graduated from their college knowing no more about history or the Constitution or Madisonian democracy than he does.”
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“He’s just blathered for years, ‘Article 2 gives me all the power I need.’ … and he just goes back to saying he has ultimate power as President of the United States and he did it again yesterday.”
But it was less than a month ago that Scarborough was demanding the president exercise unprecedented executive authority.
“The President needs to issue a stay at home order today. His further delays will cost more lives,” Scarborough tweeted.
The President needs to issue a stay at home order today. His further delays will cost more lives. https://t.co/7YDRPqG2mf — Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) March 25, 2020
Critics have even pointed out that the president lacks the authority to issue a nationwide “stay at home” order like the one demanded by Scarborough.
The White House has not ordered anyone to stay home. Rather, the administration has issued guidelines to promote safety in the face of the pandemic and “slow the spread.”
Scarborough wants an executive “stay at home” order and suggests failure to issue one is causing people to die.
That suggestion sounds a lot like wanting the president to exercise “total” authority. Yet, when Trump says his authority is total, Scarborough accuses him of being mentally ill.
It’s almost as if Trump cannot win in the eyes of the media, no matter what he says or does.
And, of course, he cannot win with Democrats.
The Democratic Party leaders are already preparing another round of bogus investigations, despite evidence that leaders within the party were happy to downplay the threat of coronavirus as late as February.
It is hard to imagine that Democrats or the media would have been happy if Trump had issued an executive “stay at home” order in March, especially in the middle of a close primary race.
There are already plenty of reasons for the left to be worried about the election results. If Trump had done anything that could be perceived as interfering in the primary process, the media would be screaming he used coronavirus to steal the election.
The election has not even happened yet and they are already preparing excuses for a loss.
However, since Trump did not shut things down, members of the media are happy to complain about it in retrospect.
They claim he did not do enough in February and March, while also claiming he is an authoritarian. There is no logical way to make both attacks at once.
As pointed out by Rich Lowry in The New York Post, the criticism of Trump as a power-hungry dictator does not exactly make sense.
“Ordinarily, tyrants aren’t bystanders,” Lowry wrote. “They don’t give other political players and civic institutions wide latitude to make their own decisions. They don’t have to be pushed to declare a national emergency unlocking various powers. They don’t have to be lobbied to call out the military to deal with a domestic problem.”
Trump may have commented about the total authority of the presidency, but his actions and statements suggest he is interested in using executive authority to enhance freedoms, not restrict them.
He wants people out of lockdown and the economy reopened.
If anyone is attempting to gain total authority, it is the tyrannical state governors who are using the virus as an excuse for arbitrary power grabs. They are the ones who are trampling on the constitutional rights of their constituents.
Ironically, the media elite call Trump a dictator because he wants to allow people to get back to working their jobs and living their lives. They seem completely blind to the fact that people want this too.
Thankfully, Trump seems to know what he is up against and so do the voters.
If Democrats had their way, people would stay locked inside their homes until after election day. Trump is not going to allow that to happen.
The media is going to have a hard time convincing the public that Trump is abusing his authority, simply because he wants to restore American freedoms.
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westernjournal--2020-04-16--Michigan Dem Who Recovered from COVID Urges Left To Rally Behind Trump, ‘Put Aside’ Politics

There shouldn ’ t be a partisan divide when it comes to a deadly pandemic , but that ’ s exactly what ’ s happened after Democratic Michigan state Rep. Karen Whitsett expressed her gratitude to President Donald Trump for touting the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine , which she credits for her recovery from COVID-19 .
Now she has some advice for the president ’ s detractors : “ Politics needs to be put aside at a time like this.
” Along with former NFL player Mark Campbell , who also took the drug and recovered , Whitsett was interviewed on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Wednesday to speak about her recovery .
“ I did not know that saying thank you had a political line , ” she said during a White House meeting Tuesday with Trump and Vice President Mike Pence .
“ Had you not brought this to the forefront of the HQ , of being able to put this out here , I wouldn ’ t be here today to even have this conversation with you , ” she told the president , referring to his outspoken support for use of the drug .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Push Communist Resolution , Gets Nasty Surprise When He Rewrites It When host Steve Doocy asked about what it was like for Whitsett , a Democrat , to sit with the Republican president and vice president , she said it “ sickened ” her that the old partisan divides still remain during a pandemic .
“ We have a president that ’ s in the White House — not a Republican president — we have a president that is in the White House , ” Whitsett said .
“ And at this time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind the president of the United States and the vice president of the United States , and we need to simply unite together.
” After Trump named hydroxychloroquine as one of the drugs that would be a “ game-changer ” during a White House coronavirus news briefing on March 19 , the reaction from some pundits and politicians on the left bordered on hysteria .
The criticism of Trump ’ s endorsement of the treatment hit a fever pitch after a highly publicized tragedy in which a man died and his wife was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which contained a similar-sounding compound .
NBC News correspondent Heidi Przybyla retweeted the network ’ s story with quotes about Trump ’ s alleged culpability in the incident .
“ Her husband is dead & she ’ s in the ICU after ingesting chloroquine : ‘ We saw Trump on TV — every channel — & all of his buddies and that this was safe , ’ she said .
‘ Trump kept saying it was basically pretty much a cure.
’ RELATED : Cuomo Blamed Trump for Huge Ventilator Shortages , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ isn ’ t often a life or death arena , but in this case , where the establishment media sought to dismiss a promising treatment simply because it was touted by Trump , it could have had grave consequences .
Both Campbell and Whitsett spoke about their gratefulness for their recovery , and regardless of who publicized or criticized the drug , the fact that they are alive to tell the story should be reason enough to lay aside the partisan divide .
Coronavirus doesn ’ t ask for party registration , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Hopefully , Whitsett ’ s political party and its allies will follow her admirable example .
Their lives may depend on it someday .
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There shouldn’t be a partisan divide when it comes to a deadly pandemic, but that’s exactly what’s happened after Democratic Michigan state Rep. Karen Whitsett expressed her gratitude to President Donald Trump for touting the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine, which she credits for her recovery from COVID-19.
Now she has some advice for the president’s detractors: “Politics needs to be put aside at a time like this.”
Along with former NFL player Mark Campbell, who also took the drug and recovered, Whitsett was interviewed on Fox News’ “Fox & Friends” Wednesday to speak about her recovery.
“I did not know that saying thank you had a political line,” she said during a White House meeting Tuesday with Trump and Vice President Mike Pence.
“Had you not brought this to the forefront of the HQ, of being able to put this out here, I wouldn’t be here today to even have this conversation with you,” she told the president, referring to his outspoken support for use of the drug.
When host Steve Doocy asked about what it was like for Whitsett, a Democrat, to sit with the Republican president and vice president, she said it “sickened” her that the old partisan divides still remain during a pandemic.
“We have a president that’s in the White House — not a Republican president — we have a president that is in the White House,” Whitsett said. “And at this time right now, everyone needs to get behind the president of the United States and the vice president of the United States, and we need to simply unite together.”
Watch the latest video at foxnews.com
After Trump named hydroxychloroquine as one of the drugs that would be a “game-changer” during a White House coronavirus news briefing on March 19, the reaction from some pundits and politicians on the left bordered on hysteria.
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The criticism of Trump’s endorsement of the treatment hit a fever pitch after a highly publicized tragedy in which a man died and his wife was sickened after they ingested fish tank cleaner, which contained a similar-sounding compound.
NBC News correspondent Heidi Przybyla retweeted the network’s story with quotes about Trump’s alleged culpability in the incident.
“Her husband is dead & she’s in the ICU after ingesting chloroquine: ‘We saw Trump on TV — every channel — & all of his buddies and that this was safe,’ she said. ‘Trump kept saying it was basically pretty much a cure.’
“She implored @VaughnHillyard: ‘Educate the people.'”
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dead & she’s in the ICU after ingesting
chloroquine: “We saw Trump on TV — every
channel — & all of his buddies and that this was
safe,” she said.
“Trump kept saying it was
basically pretty much a cure.” She implored
@VaughnHillyard:
“Educate the people” https://t.co/Vl94tIZcdw —
Heidi Przybyla (@HeidiNBC) March
23, 2020
Politics isn’t often a life or death arena, but in this case, where the establishment media sought to dismiss a promising treatment simply because it was touted by Trump, it could have had grave consequences.
Both Campbell and Whitsett spoke about their gratefulness for their recovery, and regardless of who publicized or criticized the drug, the fact that they are alive to tell the story should be reason enough to lay aside the partisan divide.
Coronavirus doesn’t ask for party registration, it simply infects the next human host. Hopefully, Whitsett’s political party and its allies will follow her admirable example. Their lives may depend on it someday.
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westernjournal--2020-04-16--Breaking: Leaked Document Reveals Trump’s ‘Guidelines’ for Reopening the Economy

President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a set of “ guidelines ” to U.S. governors for reopening the nation ’ s economy .
The announcement came as the president participated in a conference call with the country ’ s governors .
Trump later revealed the guidelines to the public during the daily coronavirus task force briefing .
“ You ’ re going to call your own shots , ” Trump told the governors , according to The New York Times .
“ We ’ ll be standing right alongside of you and we ’ re going to get our country @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to get working.
” The specific guidelines drawn up by the White House and distributed to the governors , titled “ Opening Up America Again , ” do not include any specific dates for getting things back to normal .
TRENDING : China Asks State Sen To Push Communist Resolution , Gets Nasty Surprise When He Rewrites It Rather , the three phases outlined by the document are a series of recommendations that the White House says is “ based on up-to-date data and readiness ; mitigates risk of resurgence ” and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ according to CBS News ’ Ed O ’ Keefe .
They are “ implementable on statewide or county-by-county basis at governors ’ discretion , ” the White House added , meaning Trump is leaving it up to the governors to decide whether to put them in place , and when .
The three phases outline a plan in which Americans can gradually return to work while making sure they stay safe .
“ Places with declining infections and strong testing would begin a three-phased gradual reopening of businesses and schools , with each @ @ @ @ @ @ @ meant to ensure that the virus outbreak doesn ’ t accelerate again , ” The Associated Press wrote in summing up the document .
Phase One includes the most stringent guidelines .
“ ‘ Phase one ’ calls on employers to telework where possible , return to work in phases , minimize non-essential travel and make accommodations for the vulnerable populations within the workforce .
It calls on all vulnerable individuals to ‘ shelter in place , ’ and when in public , all individuals should continue social distancing , ” ABC News @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ’ non-essential travel for employers can resume .
Schools and organized youth activity can reopen .
Bars , gyms and large venues can reopen with proper social distancing measures in places .
Churches can open with social distancing .
Elective surgeries can resume.
” Over time , the guidelines relax , and by Phase Three , vulnerable populations are able to “ resume public interactions , ” while still practicing physical distancing .
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A copy of the guidelines obtained by ABC can be seen below : The White House is also putting an increased emphasis on “ contact tracing ” in communities around the country .
According to The Times , “ contact tracing ” describes the process by which medical personnel “ track the spread of the coronavirus by getting in touch with people who test positive to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ three or four days before they started showing symptoms.
” The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly set to hire hundreds of people to carry out this task .
Trump ’ s guidelines are just that — guidelines .
Similar to the White House ’ s social-distancing guidelines , which run through April 30 , they will not carry the force of law , though as CNN pointed out , they do “ carry the weight of the federal government and the presidency.
” According to The Times ’ Jonathan Martin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ open up their states before May 1 if they thought it was appropriate .
“ We want them to open ” and “ that ’ s good with us , ” Trump reportedly said , noting that states who have been harder hit by the pandemic can take longer to get back to normal .
During a conference call with House lawmakers Thursday morning , Trump talked about the importance of reopening the U.S. economy , mentioning the protests that have taken place in some states against mandatory “ stay-at-home ” orders and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reopen , The Times reported .
Just this week , thousands of people marched in Michigan to protest Gov .
Gretchen Whitmer ’ s stay-at-home order .
Protests also took place in Raleigh , North Carolina , and Columbus , Ohio .
In Kentucky , demonstrators chanting slogans like “ we want to work ” even managed to interrupt Gov .
Andy Beshear ’ s televised briefing .
No one argues that the coronavirus pandemic hasn ’ t taken a massive toll on the U.S. economy .
In recent weeks , more than @ @ @ @ @ @ @ benefits , The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday .
The effect of government-imposed shutdowns was seen in Pennsylvania on Tuesday , as a two-mile-long line of cars waited to receive food from a local food bank .
“ There has to be a balance , ” Trump said at a news conference Wednesday .
“ When you look at mental health , when you look at suicides ; suicide hotlines , which are exploding ; people losing their jobs .
When you look at drugs , and people that didn ’ t take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ drug addicted because they ’ re going through a problem .
“ They have no job .
They have no money coming in — other than the money we ’ re getting them.
” Trump said governors will open up their states “ as they see fit.
” “ They ’ re going to open it up as they see fit , ” he said .
“ And we ’ re going to be right behind them .
And we ’ re — we ’ re going to be working .
We ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ things if they don ’ t have them .
We want them to have them.
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President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a set of “guidelines” to U.S. governors for reopening the nation’s economy.
The announcement came as the president participated in a conference call with the country’s governors. Trump later revealed the guidelines to the public during the daily coronavirus task force briefing.
“You’re going to call your own shots,” Trump told the governors, according to The New York Times. “We’ll be standing right alongside of you and we’re going to get our country open and get it working. People want to get working.”
The specific guidelines drawn up by the White House and distributed to the governors, titled “Opening Up America Again,” do not include any specific dates for getting things back to normal.
Major News Conference tonight, the White House at 6:00 P.M. (Eastern), to explain Guidelines for OPENING UP AMERICA AGAIN! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 16, 2020
Rather, the three phases outlined by the document are a series of recommendations that the White House says is “based on up-to-date data and readiness; mitigates risk of resurgence” and “protects the most vulnerable,” according to CBS News’ Ed O’Keefe.
They are “implementable on statewide or county-by-county basis at governors’ discretion,” the White House added, meaning Trump is leaving it up to the governors to decide whether to put them in place, and when.
The three phases outline a plan in which Americans can gradually return to work while making sure they stay safe.
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“Places with declining infections and strong testing would begin a three-phased gradual reopening of businesses and schools, with each phase lasting at least 14 days, meant to ensure that the virus outbreak doesn’t accelerate again,” The Associated Press wrote in summing up the document.
Phase One includes the most stringent guidelines.
“‘Phase one’ calls on employers to telework where possible, return to work in phases, minimize non-essential travel and make accommodations for the vulnerable populations within the workforce. It calls on all vulnerable individuals to ‘shelter in place,’ and when in public, all individuals should continue social distancing,” ABC News reported.
“In ‘phase two,’ non-essential travel for employers can resume. Schools and organized youth activity can reopen. Bars, gyms and large venues can reopen with proper social distancing measures in places. Churches can open with social distancing. Elective surgeries can resume.”
Over time, the guidelines relax, and by Phase Three, vulnerable populations are able to “resume public interactions,” while still practicing physical distancing.
“Large venues,” the document says — including sit-down restaurants, sporting venues and places of worship — “can operate under limited physical distancing protocols” in Phase Three.
A copy of the guidelines obtained by ABC can be seen below:
Reopening Guidelines by ABC News Politics on Scribd
The White House is also putting an increased emphasis on “contact tracing” in communities around the country.
According to The Times, “contact tracing” describes the process by which medical personnel “track the spread of the coronavirus by getting in touch with people who test positive to see who they have had contact with three or four days before they started showing symptoms.”
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly set to hire hundreds of people to carry out this task.
Trump’s guidelines are just that — guidelines.
Similar to the White House’s social-distancing guidelines, which run through April 30, they will not carry the force of law, though as CNN pointed out, they do “carry the weight of the federal government and the presidency.”
According to The Times’ Jonathan Martin, Trump told governors that they could open up their states before May 1 if they thought it was appropriate.
Trump, reverting to more of a federalist approach tells the govs: “You’re going to call your own shots” and promises: “We’ll be standing right along side of you.” — Jonathan Martin (@jmartNYT) April 16, 2020
“We want them to open” and “that’s good with us,” Trump reportedly said, noting that states who have been harder hit by the pandemic can take longer to get back to normal.
During a conference call with House lawmakers Thursday morning, Trump talked about the importance of reopening the U.S. economy, mentioning the protests that have taken place in some states against mandatory “stay-at-home” orders and arguing that 29 states were prepared to reopen, The Times reported.
Just this week, thousands of people marched in Michigan to protest Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-at-home order.
Protests also took place in Raleigh, North Carolina, and Columbus, Ohio.
In Kentucky, demonstrators chanting slogans like “we want to work” even managed to interrupt Gov. Andy Beshear’s televised briefing.
No one argues that the coronavirus pandemic hasn’t taken a massive toll on the U.S. economy.
In recent weeks, more than 22 million workers have filed for unemployment benefits, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday.
The effect of government-imposed shutdowns was seen in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, as a two-mile-long line of cars waited to receive food from a local food bank.
“There has to be a balance,” Trump said at a news conference Wednesday. “When you look at mental health, when you look at suicides; suicide hotlines, which are exploding; people losing their jobs. When you look at drugs, and people that didn’t take drugs and now they’re becoming drug addicted because they’re going through a problem.
“They have no job. They have no money coming in — other than the money we’re getting them.”
Trump said governors will open up their states “as they see fit.”
“They’re going to open it up as they see fit,” he said. “And we’re going to be right behind them. And we’re — we’re going to be working. We’re going to be supplying them with things if they don’t have them. We want them to have them.”
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westernjournal--2020-04-16--Deputy ‘Left This World a Hero,’ Used Final Moments To Shield Wife During Deadly Easter Storm

Sacrificing yourself for another person is the most powerful expression of love possible .
On Easter Sunday , a Mississippi sheriff ’ s deputy did just that , losing his life as he tried to protect his wife .
In his final moments , Lawrence County Deputy Robert Ainsworth was shielding his wife , Paula , during a deadly tornado .
Tragically , both of them died .
The Lawrence County Sheriff ’ s Office announced the heartbreaking news in a post on its Facebook page .
TRENDING : China Asks State Sen To Push Communist Resolution , Gets Nasty @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deputy Robert Ainsworth and his lovely wife , Paula .
We , at the Lawrence County Sheriff ’ s Office , would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the families of both of these fine individuals , ” the post said .
“ Robert left this world a hero , as he shielded Mrs. Paula during the tornado .
He was a very valuable employee and will be greatly missed .
“ Please remember to pray for LCSO along with their @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had been a hero long before this final act of valor .
Ainsworth had served in the Marine Corps before becoming a longtime employee of the Lawrence County Sheriff ’ s Office .
His wife had served as a deputy clerk for the Walthall County Justice Court before her untimely demise .
Wilson Funeral Home gave Paula Ainsworth a beautiful obituary highlighting her love of her family .
RELATED : Ohio Governor Announces State Will Begin Reopening on May 1 “ Paula was a loving daughter , wife , mother , grandmother , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ kind-hearted woman who enjoyed caring and providing for others , especially her 5 grandchildren , ” the obituary said .
“ Paula enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and her daily afternoon nap.
” The deadly storm system that claimed their lives plowed through the South and killed at least 33 people , according to The Weather Channel .
Later during the evening of Easter Sunday , Mississippi Gov .
Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency to “ protect the health and safety of Mississippians in response to the severe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Reeves spoke out about the tragic storms in a series of posts on his Twitter account .
“ This is not how anyone wants to celebrate Easter Sunday , ” Reeves wrote .
“ As we reflect on the death and resurrection on this Easter Sunday , we have faith that we will all rise together.
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Sacrificing yourself for another person is the most powerful expression of love possible.
On Easter Sunday in 2020, a Mississippi sheriff’s deputy did just that, losing his life as he tried to protect his wife.
In his final moments, Lawrence County Deputy Robert Ainsworth was shielding his wife, Paula, during a deadly tornado. Tragically, both of them died.
The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office announced the heartbreaking news in a post on its Facebook page.
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Deputy Robert Ainsworth and his lovely wife, Paula. We, at the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, would like to offer our most sincere condolences to the families of both of these fine individuals,” the post said.
“Robert left this world a hero, as he shielded Mrs. Paula during the tornado. He was a very valuable employee and will be greatly missed.
“Please remember to pray for LCSO along with their families during this tragedy.”
The deputy had been a hero long before this final act of valor.
Ainsworth had served in the Marine Corps before becoming a longtime employee of the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office.
His wife had served as a deputy clerk for the Walthall County Justice Court before her untimely demise.
This is what used to be the home of Lawrence County Deputy Robert Ainsworth and his wife Paula. Both were killed last night when the tornado came through. When responders found them, he was shielding her with his body. pic.twitter.com/HugAGtNVZD — Therese Apel (@TRex21) April 13, 2020
Wilson Funeral Home gave Paula Ainsworth a beautiful obituary highlighting her love of her family.
“Paula was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was a kind-hearted woman who enjoyed caring and providing for others, especially her 5 grandchildren,” the obituary said.
“Paula enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and her daily afternoon nap.”
The deadly storm system that claimed their lives plowed through the South and killed at least 33 people, according to The Weather Channel.
Later during the evening of Easter Sunday, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves declared a state of emergency to “protect the health and safety of Mississippians in response to the severe tornadoes and storms hitting across the state.”
Reeves spoke out about the tragic storms in a series of posts on his Twitter account.
“This is not how anyone wants to celebrate Easter Sunday,” Reeves wrote.
This is not how anyone wants to celebrate Easter Sunday. As we reflect on the death and resurrection on this Easter Sunday, we have faith that we will all rise together. 2/3 — Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) April 13, 2020
“As we reflect on the death and resurrection on this Easter Sunday, we have faith that we will all rise together.”
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westernjournal--2020-04-16--With Trump’s Daily Briefings Under Attack, Limbaugh Offers POTUS a Time Slot

It ’ s rare that the most popular show on cable is in danger of being canceled .
Then again , in the time of the coronavirus , the most popular show on cable seems to be President Donald Trump ’ s daily briefings and that doesn ’ t necessarily sit well with the media .
Many cable channels have looked into cutting away from the president ’ s briefings , with CNN going as far as to call them “ propaganda ” and several MSNBC commentators loudly intimating their channel shouldn ’ t cover them .
What to do @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the possibilities , according to a New York Times article published Wednesday , was for Trump to host a two-hour radio show every day .
According to The Times , however , the president didn ’ t want to step on the toes of Rush Limbaugh .
He probably should have asked El Rushbo , since the radio legend said he ’ d be honored .
On his radio show Wednesday , Limbaugh sounded both amused and intrigued by the idea .
TRENDING : China Asks State Sen To Push Communist Resolution , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ But you know what it indicates is , what this story does indicate ?
That probably Donald Trump is one of the few who could fill my shoes .
With proper training and proper instruction , I could see that , ” Limbaugh said with a laugh , according to a transcript .
“ I think there ’ d be nobody better to fill my shoes than Donald Trump .
I ’ ve often said nobody could , but if anybody could , it would be him.
” The idea was this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ president answering listeners ’ questions about the coronavirus and trying to allay their fears about COVID-19 , the disease it causes .
There wouldn ’ t be pre-planned questions or anything like that — and it should go without saying , no mainstream media .
“ Now we find out what the president is missing , ” Limbaugh said .
“ He owns television , but he doesn ’ t feel he has a two-way , direct line to you .
It ’ s an outgrowth of being frustrated at having everything he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is why he does as many live events as he can.
” The Times article by Elaina Plott described Limbaugh as you ’ d probably imagine The Times would describe him : “ Like the president , Mr. Limbaugh has also dispensed disinformation and falsehoods at a rapid clip .
In the last few weeks alone he has repeatedly referred to the coronavirus as the ‘ common cold.
’ His history of anti-gay remarks was revived as recently as February , when he said Americans would not elect Pete Buttigieg after seeing him @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Mr. Man , Donald Trump.
’ ( Mr. Limbaugh later told listeners that Mr. Trump had called him and told him not to apologize for the comments . )
” However , Plott also noted that Limbaugh ’ s program is the most popular talk-radio show in the country , a position it ’ s held for decades , and that it draws 15.5 million listeners per week .
That might make Limbaugh ’ s offer a bit difficult to refuse .
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” Limbaugh said on the radio Wednesday .
“ If the president wants to do this — if he wants to come on and have a show — we ’ ll let him do it .
“ I won ’ t even be… If he wants to host it himself , he can do it .
If he wants to do it for two hours — that ’ s what he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you for two hours , he ’ s welcome to come here and do it anytime .
“ At the same time , we could combine it with an audition .
We could look at it as an audition as well … Well , he lives right here , ” he continued , referring to the fact both Limbaugh and Trump have homes in Palm Beach , Florida .
If Trump wasn ’ t looking to take over a daily show , Limbaugh said , “ we could do a town hall with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ wants .
I ’ m sure we could get clearance for it .
We could do it noon to three for as long as he wants .
He could have direct connect with you in the audience.
” “ You know , not a bunch of bureaucrat experts up on the stage , and certainly no journalists choosing the questions or any of that , ” Limbaugh continued .
“ We ’ ll do it in a different way than anybody ’ s ever done town halls or any of that stuff .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ it known — and I will call later , too — but I ’ m doing it here , making it known that this program is available to the president if he wants to audition , if he wants to use it for a town hall , if he wants to have direct connect with you , that we got it handled .
We know how to do that .
We do it each and every day.
” And why would Trump need that ?
Well , consider the fact that he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in a major way — including CNN , which called a video Trump showed in the White House briefing room “ propaganda ” for accurately showing how the White House press corps had talked about policies the president was now pursuing before he pursued them .
Beyond that , the briefings have essentially become a three-ring circus , with socially distanced reporters trying to outdo each other to get in the gotcha-iest question of the day , almost as if they were politicians trying to score donor clips on the floor of Congress @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then , if Trump might prefer a block of time on radio where he could speak to the base without that kind of interjection .
If he wants it , Rush Limbaugh is there .
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It’s rare that the most popular show on cable is in danger of being canceled. Then again, in the time of the coronavirus, the most popular show on cable seems to be President Donald Trump’s daily briefings and that doesn’t necessarily sit well with the media.
Many cable channels have looked into cutting away from the president’s briefings, with CNN going as far as to call them “propaganda” and several MSNBC commentators loudly intimating their channel shouldn’t cover them. What to do, then?
Well, one of the possibilities, according to a New York Times article published Wednesday, was for Trump to host a two-hour radio show every day. According to The Times, however, the president didn’t want to step on the toes of Rush Limbaugh.
He probably should have asked El Rushbo, since the radio legend said he’d be honored.
On his radio show Wednesday, Limbaugh sounded both amused and intrigued by the idea.
“But you know what it indicates is, what this story does indicate? That probably Donald Trump is one of the few who could fill my shoes. With proper training and proper instruction, I could see that,” Limbaugh said with a laugh, according to a transcript.
“I think there’d be nobody better to fill my shoes than Donald Trump. I’ve often said nobody could, but if anybody could, it would be him.”
The idea was this: Two hours every day with the president answering listeners’ questions about the coronavirus and trying to allay their fears about COVID-19, the disease it causes.
There wouldn’t be pre-planned questions or anything like that — and it should go without saying, no mainstream media.
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“Now we find out what the president is missing,” Limbaugh said. “He owns television, but he doesn’t feel he has a two-way, direct line to you. It’s an outgrowth of being frustrated at having everything he says mediated by the media, which is why he does as many live events as he can.”
The Times article by Elaina Plott described Limbaugh as you’d probably imagine The Times would describe him:
“Like the president, Mr. Limbaugh has also dispensed disinformation and falsehoods at a rapid clip. In the last few weeks alone he has repeatedly referred to the coronavirus as the ‘common cold.’ His history of anti-gay remarks was revived as recently as February, when he said Americans would not elect Pete Buttigieg after seeing him ‘kissing his husband onstage, next to Mr. Man, Donald Trump.’ (Mr. Limbaugh later told listeners that Mr. Trump had called him and told him not to apologize for the comments.)”
However, Plott also noted that Limbaugh’s program is the most popular talk-radio show in the country, a position it’s held for decades, and that it draws 15.5 million listeners per week.
That might make Limbaugh’s offer a bit difficult to refuse.
“I’m telling you, we could work this out, don’t you think?” Limbaugh said on the radio Wednesday. “If the president wants to do this — if he wants to come on and have a show — we’ll let him do it.
“I won’t even be… If he wants to host it himself, he can do it. If he wants to do it for two hours — that’s what he said. If he wants to talk to you for two hours, he’s welcome to come here and do it anytime.
“At the same time, we could combine it with an audition. We could look at it as an audition as well … Well, he lives right here,” he continued, referring to the fact both Limbaugh and Trump have homes in Palm Beach, Florida.
If Trump wasn’t looking to take over a daily show, Limbaugh said, “we could do a town hall with the president on this program anytime he wants. I’m sure we could get clearance for it. We could do it noon to three for as long as he wants. He could have direct connect with you in the audience.”
“You know, not a bunch of bureaucrat experts up on the stage, and certainly no journalists choosing the questions or any of that,” Limbaugh continued. “We’ll do it in a different way than anybody’s ever done town halls or any of that stuff.
“But I’m here making it known — and I will call later, too — but I’m doing it here, making it known that this program is available to the president if he wants to audition, if he wants to use it for a town hall, if he wants to have direct connect with you, that we got it handled. We know how to do that. We do it each and every day.”
And why would Trump need that? Well, consider the fact that he’s being cut off by the media in a major way — including CNN, which called a video Trump showed in the White House briefing room “propaganda” for accurately showing how the White House press corps had talked about policies the president was now pursuing before he pursued them.
CNN’s John King calls Trump’s video that was just shown in the press briefing room, highlighting how the media downplayed the coronavirus and the steps he took early on in the pandemic, “propaganda”: “It was cherry-picked.” pic.twitter.com/vQG6bEjBFg — Julio Rosas (@Julio_Rosas11) April 13, 2020
Beyond that, the briefings have essentially become a three-ring circus, with socially distanced reporters trying to outdo each other to get in the gotcha-iest question of the day, almost as if they were politicians trying to score donor clips on the floor of Congress.
It would be little wonder, then, if Trump might prefer a block of time on radio where he could speak to the base without that kind of interjection. If he wants it, Rush Limbaugh is there.
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westernjournal--2020-04-16--California To Give $125 Million in Cash to Illegal Immigrants in New Coronavirus Relief Plan

California Gov .
Gavin Newsom has announced a $ 125-million relief effort for illegal immigrants in response to the coronavirus pandemic .
California will offer $ 500 each to 150,000 adults living in the country illegally who were not included in the $ 2.2-trillion stimulus package passed by Congress , The Associated Press reported .
“ We feel a deep sense of gratitude for people that are in fear of deportation but are still addressing the essential needs of tens of millions of Californians , ” Newsom said .
“ A total of $ 125 million to provide individual assistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to $ 1,000 for those individuals that are quite literally putting themselves on the line in helping support this economy and those most in need at this moment.
” According to the Democratic governor , 10 percent of the state ’ s workforce are illegal immigrants who paid over $ 2.5 billion in state and local taxes last year .
TRENDING : China Asks State Sen To Push Communist Resolution , Gets Nasty Surprise When He Rewrites It Newsom announced he would spend $ 75 million of taxpayer money to create the Disaster @ @ @ @ @ @ @ organizations have pledged to raise an additional $ 50 million for the fund .
“ This is a recognition of the fact that immigrant families are essential to our state , ” Angelica Salas , executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights , told the Los Angeles Times .
“ Their economic and labor contributions are keeping us going.
” “ Thank you for remembering that undocumented Californians are an inextricable part of our state , ” he tweeted .
State Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove was not impressed with the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending the money on food banks , equipment for online education and local governments instead .
“ Instead of meeting these urgent needs , Governor Newsom has chosen to irresponsibly pursue a left-wing path and unilaterally secured $ 125 million for undocumented immigrants , ” Grove told the AP .
RELATED : Ohio Governor Announces State Will Begin Reopening on May 1 As of Thursday morning , there are 26,686 cases of COVID-19 in California and 861 fatalities , according to Johns Hopkins .
Newsom ’ s Wednesday announcement brings the amount of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the coronavirus to over $ 2 billion .
State lawmakers are scheduled to have their first oversight hearing on the spending on Thursday .
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom has announced a $125-million relief effort for illegal immigrants in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
California will offer $500 each to 150,000 adults living in the country illegally who were not included in the $2.2-trillion stimulus package passed by Congress, The Associated Press reported.
“We feel a deep sense of gratitude for people that are in fear of deportation but are still addressing the essential needs of tens of millions of Californians,” Newsom said.
“A total of $125 million to provide individual assistance of $500 and household assistance up to $1,000 for those individuals that are quite literally putting themselves on the line in helping support this economy and those most in need at this moment.”
According to the Democratic governor, 10 percent of the state’s workforce are illegal immigrants who paid over $2.5 billion in state and local taxes last year.
Newsom announced he would spend $75 million of taxpayer money to create the Disaster Relief Fund for illegal immigrants. Nonprofit organizations have pledged to raise an additional $50 million for the fund.
“This is a recognition of the fact that immigrant families are essential to our state,” Angelica Salas, executive director of the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights, told the Los Angeles Times.
“Their economic and labor contributions are keeping us going.”
Immigrant rights activist Jose Antonio Vargas praised the governor’s announcement on Twitter.
“Thank you for remembering that undocumented Californians are an inextricable part of our state,” he tweeted.
Dear Gov. @GavinNewsom: As an undocumented immigrant who was raised in California and call the Bay Area my home, thank you. Thank you for remembering that undocumented Californians are an inextricable part of our state. cc: governors across the country, especially @NYGovCuomo https://t.co/RLatFGg5q6 — Jose Antonio Vargas (@joseiswriting) April 15, 2020
State Senate Republican Leader Shannon Grove was not impressed with the action and said the governor should be spending the money on food banks, equipment for online education and local governments instead.
“Instead of meeting these urgent needs, Governor Newsom has chosen to irresponsibly pursue a left-wing path and unilaterally secured $125 million for undocumented immigrants,” Grove told the AP.
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As of Thursday morning, there are 26,686 cases of COVID-19 in California and 861 fatalities, according to Johns Hopkins.
Newsom’s Wednesday announcement brings the amount of money he has committed in response to the coronavirus to over $2 billion.
State lawmakers are scheduled to have their first oversight hearing on the spending on Thursday.
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westernjournal--2020-04-16--Trump Scorches ‘Weak and Pathetic Puppet’ Nancy Pelosi: ‘Come Back to Washington and Do Your Job’

President Donald Trump criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as a “ weak and pathetic puppet ” in a Thursday tweet as the two leaders clashed over the Trump administration ’ s response to the coronavirus pandemic and decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization .
Trump first quoted Fox News ’ Sean Hannity as saying , “ Nancy Pelosi , you are a weak person .
You are a poor leader .
You are the reason America hates career politicians , like yourself.
” “ She is totally incompetent & controlled by the Radical left , a weak @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ Come back to Washington and do your job !
” TRENDING : China Asks State Sen To Push Communist Resolution , Gets Nasty Surprise When He Rewrites It The latest war of words between the president and the California Democrat came after Pelosi sent a letter to her House Democratic colleagues criticizing Trump ’ s coronavirus response .
“ The truth is that Donald Trump dismantled the infrastructure handed to him which was meant to plan for and overcome a pandemic , resulting in unnecessary deaths and economic disaster , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ response team created by the Obama administration .
She added that “ we must first understand the truth of what has put us in this position.
” The truth , according to Pelosi , is that Trump was warned of the pandemic in January but ignored the warnings and took “ insufficient action and caused unnecessary death and disaster.
” “ The truth is because of an incompetent reaction to this health crisis , the strong economy handed to Donald Trump is now a disaster , causing the suffering of countless Americans and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Pelosi doubled down on her criticism of Trump after he announced the U.S. would freeze funds for the WHO .
“ This decision is dangerous , illegal and will be swiftly challenged , ” she said in a statement on Wednesday .
RELATED : Ohio Governor Announces State Will Begin Reopening on May 1 Other House Democrats have said Trump ’ s decision violates a January Government Accountability Office legal opinion that concluded Trump broke the law when he delayed military aid to Ukraine last summer , Politico reported .
“ In a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Trump is violating the same spending laws that brought about his impeachment , ” Evan Hollander , a spokesperson for the House Appropriations Committee , said in a Wednesday statement .
“ The president does not have the unilateral authority to withhold the United States ’ assessed contribution to the World Health Organization.
” A senior administration official countered that the most recent State Department spending bill gives Trump “ broad discretion ” in spending money originally allocated for the WHO to fund other international causes .
Pelosi doesn ’ t plan to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at least May 4 , The Daily Wire reported .
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President Donald Trump criticized House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as a “weak and pathetic puppet” in a Thursday tweet as the two leaders clashed over the Trump administration’s response to the coronavirus pandemic and decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization.
Trump first quoted Fox News’ Sean Hannity as saying, “Nancy Pelosi, you are a weak person. You are a poor leader. You are the reason America hates career politicians, like yourself.”
“She is totally incompetent & controlled by the Radical left, a weak and pathetic puppet,” Trump tweeted.
“Come back to Washington and do your job!”
Crazy “Nancy Pelosi, you are a weak person. You are a poor leader. You are the reason America hates career politicians, like yourself.” @seanhannity She is totally incompetent & controlled by the Radical Left, a weak and pathetic puppet. Come back to Washington and do your job! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 16, 2020
The latest war of words between the president and the California Democrat came after Pelosi sent a letter to her House Democratic colleagues criticizing Trump’s coronavirus response.
“The truth is that Donald Trump dismantled the infrastructure handed to him which was meant to plan for and overcome a pandemic, resulting in unnecessary deaths and economic disaster,” she wrote, referring to the pandemic response team created by the Obama administration.
She added that “we must first understand the truth of what has put us in this position.”
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The truth, according to Pelosi, is that Trump was warned of the pandemic in January but ignored the warnings and took “insufficient action and caused unnecessary death and disaster.”
“The truth is because of an incompetent reaction to this health crisis, the strong economy handed to Donald Trump is now a disaster, causing the suffering of countless Americans and endangering lives,” she wrote.
“The truth is a weak person, a poor leader, takes no responsibility. A weak person blames others.”
Pelosi doubled down on her criticism of Trump after he announced the U.S. would freeze funds for the WHO.
“This decision is dangerous, illegal and will be swiftly challenged,” she said in a statement on Wednesday.
Other House Democrats have said Trump’s decision violates a January Government Accountability Office legal opinion that concluded Trump broke the law when he delayed military aid to Ukraine last summer, Politico reported.
“In a desperate attempt to deflect blame, President Trump is violating the same spending laws that brought about his impeachment,” Evan Hollander, a spokesperson for the House Appropriations Committee, said in a Wednesday statement.
“The president does not have the unilateral authority to withhold the United States’ assessed contribution to the World Health Organization.”
A senior administration official countered that the most recent State Department spending bill gives Trump “broad discretion” in spending money originally allocated for the WHO to fund other international causes.
Pelosi doesn’t plan to return to Washington, D.C., until at least May 4, The Daily Wire reported.
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westernjournal--2020-04-16--Quick Video Shows How Anyone Can Make a No-Sew Bandana Face Mask in Under 1 Minute

In many places , along with social distancing , masks are either being highly recommended or required .
Some stores have even been given the right to turn unmasked customers away .
The requirement comes after people made an initial scramble for masks , and since then , some who have been unable to find or make their own have come up with some pretty creative but decidedly questionable substitutes .
While surgical masks and N-95 respirators are some of the most effective masks , as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states , they “ are critical supplies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ healthcare workers and other medical first responders , as recommended by current CDC guidance.
” So that leaves us with DIY options .
They aren ’ t a guarantee that you won ’ t catch the virus , but they are an added layer of protection , and along with maintaining an acceptable distance from non-household members and staying home as much as possible , they are part of a good prevention plan .
TRENDING : China Asks State Sen To Push Communist Resolution , Gets Nasty Surprise When He Rewrites It Anyone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ has hauled out the ol ’ sewing machine and gotten to work making masks .
As a result , elastic has been in short supply , and crafters have been forced to look for alternatives like shoelaces , hair ties and t-shirt “ yarn.
” Not everyone is as handy with a needle and thread or knows someone who is , so what are the rest of us supposed to do ?
That ’ s where Mister Bandana and others like him come in .
For a basic face covering , all you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two rubber bands — things you most likely have on hand stuffed in a closet or drawer .
An April 7 video detailed how to whip up a makeshift mask in under a minute , and the video has been shared and used many times .
“ Flash tutorial : turn your bandana into a face mask , in under one minute !
” the video caption said .
“ All you need is : your favorite bandana , 2 rubber bands .
And voilà !
It ’ s that easy .
NOTE @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just adjust the placement of the rubber bands.
” Some folks have pointed out that the cotton itself offers very little protection in the way of filtering out the virus itself , but that is not the point of this kind of mask .
RELATED : 'Miracle Walking ' : Woman Fighting Coronavirus Gives Birth While in Medically Induced Coma The point of a cotton or any other makeshift mask is to keep your bodily products to yourself and offer a physical barrier .
They are not foolproof , they are simply a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
After sharing Mister Bandana ’ s video , Good Morning America made sure to point out this distinction .
“ Cloth face coverings – should be worn by anyone leaving the house , ” GMA wrote in a comment on their video .
“ This is because pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals are still contagious even though they don ’ t have any symptoms and don ’ t know they ’ re contagious.
” “ Cloth face coverings serve as an extra barrier to keep viral particles IN .
They help protect those @ @ @ @ @ @ @ physical distancing of 6 feet.
” “ Face masks like n95 and surgical masks are for health care providers and the sick .
Face covers are to protect others from you.
” “ The best way to minimize the spread and risk of catching a virus is physical distancing of at least 6 feet , properly washing your hands , keeping your hands away from your mouth , eyes and nose – which are the only way we know the virus can enter your system and make you sick.
” The CDC lists @ @ @ @ @ @ @ DIY cloth face coverings .
If you would like to see the others , you can check them out on the CDC ’ s official website .
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In many places, along with social distancing, masks are either being highly recommended or required. Some stores have even been given the right to turn unmasked customers away.
The requirement comes after people made an initial scramble for masks, and since then, some who have been unable to find or make their own have come up with some pretty creative but decidedly questionable substitutes.
While surgical masks and N-95 respirators are some of the most effective masks, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states, they “are critical supplies that must continue to be reserved for healthcare workers and other medical first responders, as recommended by current CDC guidance.”
So that leaves us with DIY options. They aren’t a guarantee that you won’t catch the virus, but they are an added layer of protection, and along with maintaining an acceptable distance from non-household members and staying home as much as possible, they are part of a good prevention plan.
Anyone with a modicum of seamstress in them has hauled out the ol’ sewing machine and gotten to work making masks.
As a result, elastic has been in short supply, and crafters have been forced to look for alternatives like shoelaces, hair ties and t-shirt “yarn.”
Not everyone is as handy with a needle and thread or knows someone who is, so what are the rest of us supposed to do?
That’s where Mister Bandana and others like him come in. For a basic face covering, all you’ll need is a bandana and two rubber bands — things you most likely have on hand stuffed in a closet or drawer.
An April 7 video detailed how to whip up a makeshift mask in under a minute, and the video has been shared and used many times.
“Flash tutorial: turn your bandana into a face mask, in under one minute!” the video caption said. “All you need is: your favorite bandana, 2 rubber bands. And voilà! It’s that easy. NOTE: if you have big ears, just adjust the placement of the rubber bands.”
Some folks have pointed out that the cotton itself offers very little protection in the way of filtering out the virus itself, but that is not the point of this kind of mask.
The point of a cotton or any other makeshift mask is to keep your bodily products to yourself and offer a physical barrier. They are not foolproof, they are simply a bit better than wearing nothing at all.
After sharing Mister Bandana’s video, Good Morning America made sure to point out this distinction.
“Cloth face coverings – should be worn by anyone leaving the house,” GMA wrote in a comment on their video. “This is because pre-symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals are still contagious even though they don’t have any symptoms and don’t know they’re contagious.”
“Cloth face coverings serve as an extra barrier to keep viral particles IN. They help protect those near the wearer. Should still maintain physical distancing of 6 feet.”
“Face masks like n95 and surgical masks are for health care providers and the sick. Face covers are to protect others from you.”
“The best way to minimize the spread and risk of catching a virus is physical distancing of at least 6 feet, properly washing your hands, keeping your hands away from your mouth, eyes and nose – which are the only way we know the virus can enter your system and make you sick.”
The CDC lists the above method as one of three DIY cloth face coverings. If you would like to see the others, you can check them out on the CDC’s official website.
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westernjournal--2020-04-16--Bernie Sanders Admits Sexual Assault Allegation Against Joe Biden Is ‘Relevant’

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders , who has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden ’ s presidential bid , said Thursday that an allegation of sexual assault against the former VP is “ relevant.
” During an interview on “ CBS This Morning , ” Sanders was asked about his endorsement of Biden when the conversation shifted toward a former Senate staffer who has accused the former vice president of sexually assaulting her in 1993 .
“ One of your most important allies , Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez , said recently that she thinks it ’ s legitimate and relevant to talk about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Do you agree ?
” CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil asked Sanders .
“ I think it ’ s relevant to talk about anything .
And I think any woman who feels that she was assaulted has every right in the world to stand up and make her claims , ” the senator responded .
Dokoupil then attempted to ask a follow-up question , but was cut off by Sanders .
TRENDING : China Asks State Sen To Push Communist Resolution , Gets Nasty Surprise When He Rewrites It “ I think that she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and get a public hearing , and the public will make their own conclusions about it , ” Sanders said .
“ I just don ’ t know enough about it to comment further , ” he added .
Sanders suspended his campaign on April 8 .
The move was a result of Biden ’ s stunning run of success over Sanders in states across the country , which began on Super Tuesday last month .
Sanders endorsed Biden ’ s presidential bid Monday during a livestreamed conversation with the former vice president @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Americans — I ’ m asking every Democrat , I ’ m asking every independent , I ’ m asking a lot of Republicans — to come together in this campaign to support your candidacy , which I endorse , ” Sanders said .
RELATED : Ocasio-Cortez Laments Biden 's 'Long History of Being Creepy to Women , ' Highlights Allegations Against Him While Biden has consolidated support among Democrats and is now the party ’ s presumptive presidential nominee , the sexual assault allegation against him is hanging over the campaign .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ when he was in the Senate , has accused him of sexually assaulting her while the two were alone in 1993 .
Reade , who worked for Biden from 1992 to 1993 , said during a recent podcast interview that Biden had kissed , groped and penetrated her with his fingers during the alleged unwanted sexual advance .
The woman filed a criminal complaint with the Washington Metropolitan Police Department last week , Business Insider reported .
Reade ’ s accusation is especially complicated for Democrats , as Biden and other high-level party @ @ @ @ @ @ @ need to treat all accusations of sexual impropriety with credibility in the era of the # MeToo movement .
Last month , Biden ’ s campaign asked the reporters to “ rigorously vet ” Reade .
“ Women have a right to tell their story , and reporters have an obligation to rigorously vet those claims , ” Biden campaign manager and communications director Kate Bedingfield said .
“ We encourage them to do so , because these accusations are false , ” she added .
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Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has endorsed former Vice President Joe Biden’s presidential bid, said Thursday that an allegation of sexual assault against the former VP is “relevant.”
During an interview on “CBS This Morning,” Sanders was asked about his endorsement of Biden when the conversation shifted toward a former Senate staffer who has accused the former vice president of sexually assaulting her in 1993.
“One of your most important allies, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, said recently that she thinks it’s legitimate and relevant to talk about sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden. Do you agree?” CBS anchor Tony Dokoupil asked Sanders.
“I think it’s relevant to talk about anything. And I think any woman who feels that she was assaulted has every right in the world to stand up and make her claims,” the senator responded.
Dokoupil then attempted to ask a follow-up question, but was cut off by Sanders.
“I think that she has the right to make her claims and get a public hearing, and the public will make their own conclusions about it,” Sanders said.
Bernie Sanders has made his first public statement about Tara Reade and says he wants a public hearing. Will you listen @JoeBiden?#TimesUpBiden #IBelieveTaraReade #InvestigateJoepic.twitter.com/7BrbQyBeIW — #BernThePrimary??✡ (@DavidAgStone) April 16, 2020
“I just don’t know enough about it to comment further,” he added.
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Sanders suspended his campaign on April 8.
The move was a result of Biden’s stunning run of success over Sanders in states across the country, which began on Super Tuesday last month.
Sanders endorsed Biden’s presidential bid Monday during a livestreamed conversation with the former vice president.
“Today I am asking all Americans — I’m asking every Democrat, I’m asking every independent, I’m asking a lot of Republicans — to come together in this campaign to support your candidacy, which I endorse,” Sanders said.
#BREAKING: Sen. Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden: “Today I am asking all Americans — I’m asking every Democrat, I’m asking every independent, I’m asking a lot of Republicans – to come together in this campaign to support your candidacy which I endorse.” pic.twitter.com/Ty1r9ligJx — The Hill (@thehill) April 13, 2020
While Biden has consolidated support among Democrats and is now the party’s presumptive presidential nominee, the sexual assault allegation against him is hanging over the campaign.
Tara Reade, a staffer for Biden when he was in the Senate, has accused him of sexually assaulting her while the two were alone in 1993.
Reade, who worked for Biden from 1992 to 1993, said during a recent podcast interview that Biden had kissed, groped and penetrated her with his fingers during the alleged unwanted sexual advance.
The woman filed a criminal complaint with the Washington Metropolitan Police Department last week, Business Insider reported.
Reade’s accusation is especially complicated for Democrats, as Biden and other high-level party members have previously said there is a need to treat all accusations of sexual impropriety with credibility in the era of the #MeToo movement.
Last month, Biden’s campaign asked the reporters to “rigorously vet” Reade.
“Women have a right to tell their story, and reporters have an obligation to rigorously vet those claims,” Biden campaign manager and communications director Kate Bedingfield said.
“We encourage them to do so, because these accusations are false,” she added.
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