westernjournal--2020-03-16--After US Virus Outbreak, Mexico Suddenly Wants Border Security

Mexico has suddenly decided that it likes secure borders after all .
According to the U.K. Daily Mail , the Mexican government is considering closing its border with the United States in order to contain the COVID-19 outbreak .
Mexican health officials are worried that carriers from the United States would bring the virus to the country , which has relatively few cases of the disease .
“ Mexico wouldn ’ t bring the virus to the United States , rather the United States would bring it here , ” Mexican health minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said at a Friday news @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus would come from the north to the south , ” he said .
“ If it were technically necessary , we would consider mechanisms of restriction or stronger surveillance.
” Lopez-Gatell isn ’ t wrong .
While Trump has said strong borders have contributed to containing the disease — which may be true , given the fact the Trump administration clamped down on flights from China early on in the crisis — Mexico itself has only had 53 reported cases of COVID-19 as of Monday with no deaths .
According to Worldometer @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s a relatively low number of 0.4 cases per 1 million people .
The United States , meanwhile , has had 4,141 cases with 71 deaths .
That ’ s 12.5 cases per 1 million people .
That ’ s part of why , as The Associated Press reported , top Mexican health officials have wondered whether they ’ d have to close the border , since “ we ’ d have to take into account not that Mexico would bring the virus to the U.S , rather than the United States could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ week that some residents in Tijuana that work over in the United States have now taken to social media to jokingly wonder whether Trump ’ s wall would solve some of their problems .
Tijuana business chamber official Julian Palombo wanted stronger border protections on the Mexican side .
“ It makes sense to build a wall , but a public health wall from over there to here to avoid the risk of possible infections , ” he said .
“ Like others consulted by Reuters , Palombo bemoaned the lack of checks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or in nearby airports .
He added that face masks and hand sanitizer were in short supply on both sides of the border , ” the wire service reported .
Keep in mind that the numbers in both Mexico and the United States — but especially the former — are probably artificially low due to a lack of testing .
That means there could be plenty of cases below the border we simply don ’ t know about .
There ’ s also the fact that Mexico hasn ’ t taken the aggressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ either , or at least as quickly .
Schools , for instance , will only be closed starting March 20 , according to the El Paso Times .
While COVID-19 is certainly an unusual state of affairs , it ’ s curious Mexico suddenly wants to enforce the border without any prompting by U.S. officials .
Oh , they ’ re fine when prompted .
When the Trump administration threatened trade consequences if the Mexican government didn ’ t start cracking down on Central American migration , the number of arrests and migrants @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a two-year low last month .
However , it ’ s difficult to believe that Mexico would have done this on its own .
Now , it ’ s suddenly all about proactive border security .
I ’ d probably be the same way if I were in the position that the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador is .
Then again , it ’ s wildly speculative to think AMLO has the situation in Mexico under any kind of control .
This is one of the few major world leaders in coronavirus-prone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hands , kissing cheeks and hugging people at campaign events , as he did just this weekend .
Of course , now that the number of cases in Mexico is increasing , albeit slowly , the aforementioned Hugo Lopez-Gatell has some different advice for his countrymen .
“ We have already said it is highly recommendable starting today that we avoid greeting with handshakes , kisses , hugs .
… Let us greet each other in a way that we do not need to be inside the healthy distance , ” he said @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that border security is a bad thing , but perhaps the Mexican government has some internal issues with coronavirus to iron out , as well .
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Mexico has suddenly decided that it likes secure borders after all.
According to the U.K. Daily Mail, the Mexican government is considering closing its border with the United States in order to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. Mexican health officials are worried that carriers from the United States would bring the virus to the country, which has relatively few cases of the disease.
“Mexico wouldn’t bring the virus to the United States, rather the United States would bring it here,” Mexican health minister Hugo Lopez-Gatell said at a Friday news conference.
“The possible flow of coronavirus would come from the north to the south,” he said.
“If it were technically necessary, we would consider mechanisms of restriction or stronger surveillance.”
Lopez-Gatell isn’t wrong. While Trump has said strong borders have contributed to containing the disease — which may be true, given the fact the Trump administration clamped down on flights from China early on in the crisis — Mexico itself has only had 53 reported cases of COVID-19 as of Monday with no deaths.
To this point, and because we have had a very strong border policy, we have had 40 deaths related to CoronaVirus. If we had weak or open borders, that number would be many times higher! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 13, 2020
According to Worldometer’s running tally, that’s a relatively low number of 0.4 cases per 1 million people.
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The United States, meanwhile, has had 4,141 cases with 71 deaths. That’s 12.5 cases per 1 million people.
That’s part of why, as The Associated Press reported, top Mexican health officials have wondered whether they’d have to close the border, since “we’d have to take into account not that Mexico would bring the virus to the U.S, rather than the United States could bring it here.”
Reuters reported last week that some residents in Tijuana that work over in the United States have now taken to social media to jokingly wonder whether Trump’s wall would solve some of their problems.
Tijuana business chamber official Julian Palombo wanted stronger border protections on the Mexican side.
“It makes sense to build a wall, but a public health wall from over there to here to avoid the risk of possible infections,” he said.
“Like others consulted by Reuters, Palombo bemoaned the lack of checks at busy land crossings into Tijuana, or in nearby airports. He added that face masks and hand sanitizer were in short supply on both sides of the border,” the wire service reported.
Keep in mind that the numbers in both Mexico and the United States — but especially the former — are probably artificially low due to a lack of testing. That means there could be plenty of cases below the border we simply don’t know about.
There’s also the fact that Mexico hasn’t taken the aggressive steps the United States has taken, either, or at least as quickly. Schools, for instance, will only be closed starting March 20, according to the El Paso Times.
While COVID-19 is certainly an unusual state of affairs, it’s curious Mexico suddenly wants to enforce the border without any prompting by U.S. officials.
Oh, they’re fine when prompted. When the Trump administration threatened trade consequences if the Mexican government didn’t start cracking down on Central American migration, the number of arrests and migrants being turned back at the border reached a two-year low last month.
However, it’s difficult to believe that Mexico would have done this on its own. Now, it’s suddenly all about proactive border security.
I’d probably be the same way if I were in the position that the government of Andrés Manuel López Obrador is.
Then again, it’s wildly speculative to think AMLO has the situation in Mexico under any kind of control. This is one of the few major world leaders in coronavirus-prone areas left who’s been shaking hands, kissing cheeks and hugging people at campaign events, as he did just this weekend.
Of course, now that the number of cases in Mexico is increasing, albeit slowly, the aforementioned Hugo Lopez-Gatell has some different advice for his countrymen.
“We have already said it is highly recommendable starting today that we avoid greeting with handshakes, kisses, hugs. … Let us greet each other in a way that we do not need to be inside the healthy distance,” he said, according to the AP.
Not that border security is a bad thing, but perhaps the Mexican government has some internal issues with coronavirus to iron out, as well.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--ABC News Clings to Anti-Trump Narrative Despite His Testing Negative for Coronavirus

President Donald Trump doesn ’ t have the coronavirus .
While he had been at a gathering with people who had COVID-19 , he was tested Saturday and came back negative .
There ’ s nothing there .
This is a good thing .
We should be thankful and move on .
We won ’ t , because the president ’ s decision to delay testing has become a part of one of the most dispiriting parts of the coronavirus pandemic : the tendency of the media to treat it as if it were an ongoing television drama with a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ come to an end , so most media outlets have gone with the “ Why didn ’ t he get tested earlier ?
” angle .
Not ABC News , though .
I have to give it some credit for going , instead , with , “ Yeah , he might have tested negative , but did he really ?
” As Newsbusters noticed , Sunday ’ s “ Good Morning America ” contained a whole lot of rank speculation about facts that have already been established .
“ Whether or not the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the spread is still there .
And the White House is notably upping its precautions , ” ABC News ’ Trevor Ault said at the top of the report .
He did make it clear that the president had tested negative — although he tut-tutted the fact that Trump “ joked about his temperature ” when he talked to the media .
“ This morning , the relentless spread of the novel coronavirus appears to have , so far , stopped shy of the Oval Office .
According to his personal doctor , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ negative , the result released hours after the President spoke Saturday in the briefing room .
Where he joked about his temperature , ” Ault said .
And then came a segment in which ABC News asked : Sure , the president isn ’ t sick , but is he really not sick ?
“ Let ’ s start with the COVID-19 test that the president took , ” anchor Dan Harris said to chief ABC medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton .
“ It ’ s negative .
Is he out of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ enough if it weren ’ t to the fact that Ashton was somewhat equivocal about Trump ’ s viral status .
RELATED : ABC Analyst Who Blamed Trump 'Rhetoric ' for Violence Praises Biden for Threatening Assault “ Well , here ’ s the difficult thing about the testing , right now we don ’ t totally know how this virus behaves in terms of the asymptomatic period , in terms of can people develop symptoms after a certain time , ” she said .
“ What we do know , just published @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the average incubation is 5.2 days and by 11 days , 97 percent of people who convert to positive have done so by day 11 , ” Ashton continued .
“ We also know that people can have coronavirus and not show symptoms , and we know that some percentage can not have a fever .
So , when to test , how often to test , is still being , you know , worked out.
” Here , then , is a handy summary in case you missed the “ Maybe Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all week : “ Trump needs to get tested .
Why isn ’ t he getting tested ?
It ’ s profoundly irresponsible.
” • Trump on Saturday : Gets tested .
It comes back negative .
• ABC News doctor on Sunday : “ So , when to test , how often to test , is still being , you know , worked out.
” ABC News ’ reaction to Trump testing negative wasn ’ t the worst out there , but it was competing for the award with the hyperpartisan progressive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with this one : “ If Trump Got the Coronavirus , How Would We Know ?
” Because , you know , the White House is a den of disinformation .
Keep in mind on ABC News , however , this sort of thing was likely packaged in-between segments about what everyone ’ s doing now that we ’ re social distancing and , for the 42nd time , an explanation of what “ flattening the curve ” means .
At Mother Jones , that headline was right at home amid stuff like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chaos on Saturday .
But the White House Is More Upset About a Tweet , ” “ ICE Is Ignoring a Simple Way to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus : Let People Out of Detention ” and “ The Coronavirus Crisis Is Bernie Sanders ’ Message in a Nutshell.
” Despite the fact the last one doesn ’ t even make sense , you get the idea , I gather .
I ’ m not going to opine on whether Donald Trump should have been tested sooner or what kind of advice he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because there are already plenty of opinions out there and none of them comes from people who know the particulars .
However , unless you actually believe that Trump ’ s doctors are involved in one of the most massive political frauds ever perpetrated and a man whose age puts him in the at-risk category has shown no coronavirus symptoms and yet tested positive , that ’ s not a matter of opinion .
While that kind of frivolity might be acceptable from an errant Twitter user or something like that , it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ s news division .
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President Donald Trump doesn’t have the coronavirus. While he had been at a gathering with people who had COVID-19, he was tested Saturday and came back negative. There’s nothing there.
This is a good thing. We should be thankful and move on.
We won’t, because the president’s decision to delay testing has become a part of one of the most dispiriting parts of the coronavirus pandemic: the tendency of the media to treat it as if it were an ongoing television drama with a plotline.
The backstory can’t come to an end, so most media outlets have gone with the “Why didn’t he get tested earlier?” angle.
Not ABC News, though. I have to give it some credit for going, instead, with, “Yeah, he might have tested negative, but did he really?”
As Newsbusters noticed, Sunday’s “Good Morning America” contained a whole lot of rank speculation about facts that have already been established.
“Whether or not the president is sick, the threat of the spread is still there. And the White House is notably upping its precautions,” ABC News’ Trevor Ault said at the top of the report.
He did make it clear that the president had tested negative — although he tut-tutted the fact that Trump “joked about his temperature” when he talked to the media.
“This morning, the relentless spread of the novel coronavirus appears to have, so far, stopped shy of the Oval Office. According to his personal doctor, President Trump’s COVID-19 test is negative, the result released hours after the President spoke Saturday in the briefing room. Where he joked about his temperature,” Ault said.
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And then came a segment in which ABC News asked: Sure, the president isn’t sick, but is he really not sick?
“Let’s start with the COVID-19 test that the president took,” anchor Dan Harris said to chief ABC medical correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton.
“It’s negative. Is he out of the woods?”
That would be bad enough if it weren’t to the fact that Ashton was somewhat equivocal about Trump’s viral status.
“Well, here’s the difficult thing about the testing, right now we don’t totally know how this virus behaves in terms of the asymptomatic period, in terms of can people develop symptoms after a certain time,” she said.
“What we do know, just published in the last week, is that the average incubation is 5.2 days and by 11 days, 97 percent of people who convert to positive have done so by day 11,” Ashton continued.
“We also know that people can have coronavirus and not show symptoms, and we know that some percentage can not have a fever. So, when to test, how often to test, is still being, you know, worked out.”
Here, then, is a handy summary in case you missed the “Maybe Trump Has Coronavirus” plotline:
• Media all week: “Trump needs to get tested. Why isn’t he getting tested? It’s profoundly irresponsible.”
• Trump on Saturday: Gets tested. It comes back negative.
• ABC News doctor on Sunday: “So, when to test, how often to test, is still being, you know, worked out.”
Wonderful.
ABC News’ reaction to Trump testing negative wasn’t the worst out there, but it was competing for the award with the hyperpartisan progressive rag Mother Jones, which came up with this one: “If Trump Got the Coronavirus, How Would We Know?”
Because, you know, the White House is a den of disinformation.
Keep in mind on ABC News, however, this sort of thing was likely packaged in-between segments about what everyone’s doing now that we’re social distancing and, for the 42nd time, an explanation of what “flattening the curve” means.
At Mother Jones, that headline was right at home amid stuff like “O’Hare Airport Was Total Chaos on Saturday. But the White House Is More Upset About a Tweet,” “ICE Is Ignoring a Simple Way to Slow the Spread of Coronavirus: Let People Out of Detention” and “The Coronavirus Crisis Is Bernie Sanders’ Message in a Nutshell.”
Despite the fact the last one doesn’t even make sense, you get the idea, I gather.
I’m not going to opine on whether Donald Trump should have been tested sooner or what kind of advice he was getting on that end, mostly because there are already plenty of opinions out there and none of them comes from people who know the particulars.
However, unless you actually believe that Trump’s doctors are involved in one of the most massive political frauds ever perpetrated and a man whose age puts him in the at-risk category has shown no coronavirus symptoms and yet tested positive, that’s not a matter of opinion.
While that kind of frivolity might be acceptable from an errant Twitter user or something like that, it isn’t for a major network’s news division.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Chick-fil-A Announces All Locations Are Closing Dining Rooms Amid Coronavirus Situation

Chick-fil-A announced on Sunday that it is closing its dining room seating areas nationwide in order to limit person-to-person contact during the coronavirus outbreak .
“ Our highest priority continues to be the health and well-being of everyone who comes into our restaurants , ” Chick-fil-A said in a news release .
“ As we navigate the evolving impact of coronavirus on our communities , we are temporarily closing our dining room seating to help limit person-to-person contact , ” the news release continued .
“ Some of our restaurants may only offer service through our drive-thrus , while others @ @ @ @ @ @ @ delivery or mobile order options .
Thanks for your patience .
We know these are challenging times , but we ’ ll continue to do our best to serve you.
” The news came the same day that Starbucks — which along with Chick-fil-A is in the top five restaurant chains in the U.S. by sales — announced it would also be closing its seating areas in its U.S. and Canada stores , as well as certain locations entirely in high-trafficked areas for at least two weeks .
“ We are pausing the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the café and patio areas , ” Starbucks said in a news release .
“ Customers can still walk up and order at the counter , through the ‘ order ahead ’ feature in the Starbucks app , via the drive thru and use delivery.
” Rossann Williams , executive vice president and president of U.S. company-operated business and Canada , noted the company will continue to review the situation and make adjustments as warranted .
“ As we all know , the situation with COVID-19 is extremely dynamic and we will continue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ make the proactive decisions necessary to protect our partners , customers and communities , ” Williams wrote in a letter to Starbucks corporate partners .
“ Every community ’ s needs are incredibly different .
We want to make sure we play a constructive role by taking responsible actions , in partnership with the CDC and local public health authorities , so we can continue to do what ’ s right for our partners and customers , ” the Starbucks executive added .
RELATED : Chick-fil-A Delivers 1,000 Free Meals to Hospital Staff @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended canceling or postponing gatherings of over 50 people for the next eight weeks .
Multiple state governors and mayors of large cities — including New York , Chicago , Denver and Los Angeles — have ordered all restaurants to close their dining areas .
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Chick-fil-A announced on Sunday that it is closing its dining room seating areas nationwide in order to limit person-to-person contact during the coronavirus outbreak.
“Our highest priority continues to be the health and well-being of everyone who comes into our restaurants,” Chick-fil-A said in a news release.
“As we navigate the evolving impact of coronavirus on our communities, we are temporarily closing our dining room seating to help limit person-to-person contact,” the news release continued.
“Some of our restaurants may only offer service through our drive-thrus, while others may be able to offer takeout, delivery or mobile order options. Thanks for your patience. We know these are challenging times, but we’ll continue to do our best to serve you.”
In an effort to manage the evolving impact of coronavirus on our communities, we are temporarily closing our dining room seating to help limit person-to-person contact. Learn more: https://t.co/ydEgPsrFTm — Chick-fil-A, Inc. (@ChickfilA) March 16, 2020
The news came the same day that Starbucks — which along with Chick-fil-A is in the top five restaurant chains in the U.S. by sales — announced it would also be closing its seating areas in its U.S. and Canada stores, as well as certain locations entirely in high-trafficked areas for at least two weeks.
“We are pausing the use of all seating, including both the café and patio areas,” Starbucks said in a news release.
“Customers can still walk up and order at the counter, through the ‘order ahead’ feature in the Starbucks app, via the drive thru and use delivery.”
Rossann Williams, executive vice president and president of U.S. company-operated business and Canada, noted the company will continue to review the situation and make adjustments as warranted.
“As we all know, the situation with COVID-19 is extremely dynamic and we will continue to review the facts and science and make the proactive decisions necessary to protect our partners, customers and communities,” Williams wrote in a letter to Starbucks corporate partners.
In accordance with social distancing guidance from the CDC and public health authorities, we are temporarily closing stores in some locations, and moving the majority of our company-operated stores to a “to go” model across the U.S. and Canada. https://t.co/U5M01tcwDL pic.twitter.com/9Y9AD50pPw — Starbucks News (@StarbucksNews) March 15, 2020
“Every community’s needs are incredibly different. We want to make sure we play a constructive role by taking responsible actions, in partnership with the CDC and local public health authorities, so we can continue to do what’s right for our partners and customers,” the Starbucks executive added.
On Sunday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended canceling or postponing gatherings of over 50 people for the next eight weeks.
Multiple state governors and mayors of large cities — including New York, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles — have ordered all restaurants to close their dining areas.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Gun and Ammunition Sales Go Through the Roof as Coronavirus Spreads

Sales of guns , ammunition and other self-defense and survival gear have skyrocketed nationwide as the country deals with uncertainty surrounding the spread of the coronavirus .
Gun retailers from Los Angeles to upstate New York and just about everywhere in between are reporting surges in sales of firearms and ammunition .
The Los Angeles Times reported that lines formed outside of the Martin B. Retting gun shop in Culver City , in western Los Angeles County , over the weekend .
“ Politicians and anti-gun people have been telling us for the longest time that we don ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the Times .
“ But right now , a lot of people are truly scared , and they can make that decision themselves.
” A gun store proprietor in Arcadia , California , also in the Los Angeles area , told the Times he has seen an uptick in Americans purchasing firearms , which has led to his suppliers having difficulty keeping up with all the demand .
“ It ’ s not only California , it ’ s the whole nation that ’ s cleaned out .
It ’ s like toilet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ owner David Liu said .
David Stone of Dong ’ s Guns , Ammo and Reloading in Tulsa , Oklahoma , told the Times he has been scrambling to keep up with demand .
“ When I say sales have been booming , ” he said , “ it ’ s an understatement.
” The National Rifle Association ’ s American Rifleman publication reported one website that sells ammunition has seen an increase in sales since cases of the coronavirus outbreak were reported in the U.S. in February .
Online retailer Widener ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 99.7 percent increase in overall web traffic from Feb. 23 to 25 as well as a doubling of sales .
“ It ’ s clear our customers want to be prepared in a worst-case scenario , ” Jacob Long of Widener ’ s told American Rifleman .
“ For a lot of our families , a disaster plan includes having ammo on hand.
” Widener ’ s said orders from Michigan are up by 566 percent , while orders from Connecticut have increased by 390 percent .
RELATED : Even Bill Maher Says @ @ @ @ @ @ @ After Viral Confrontation Other states with notable increases in sales were Florida ( 383 percent ) , Kentucky ( 304 percent ) and New Jersey ( 241 percent ) .
Long said the increased sales of survival gear and guns were not specific to any one product , noting , “ We are seeing an increase in sales across the board .
It ’ s not product-specific , it ’ s industry-specific.
” He said sales of Remington .223 and 5.56 NATO have increased by 2,036 percent in recent weeks .
WAGA-TV reported @ @ @ @ @ @ @ having a difficult time keeping up with demand , as citizens are lining up to purchase not only firearms and ammunition but also N-95 masks and meals-ready-to-eat .
Jay Wallace , the owner of Outdoor Adventures in Smyrna , Georgia , told WAGA he first noticed an influx in clientele several weeks ago but sales have increased dramatically just in the last few days .
WAGA reported similar situations at other gun stores in the Atlanta area .
David Steinberg , who manages the sporting goods department at the discount retailer Ra-Lin in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sales of guns , ammunition and survival gear are way up across upstate New York .
“ It ’ s been a strange week , with the coronavirus and the stock market .
There seems to be no rhyme or reason behind what people are buying , ” he said .
Don Lankford , who owns a gun store in Opelika , Alabama , told The Birmingham News , “ After the Pulse Night club shooting , there was a huge rush to buy , but this exceeds that one.
” Retailers in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ keep up with demand from customers uncertain about the coronavirus pandemic .
The Birmingham News reported many residents were not “ seeking bottled water , medicine , hand sanitizer and toilet paper , ” but were in search of “ guns , ammunition , body armor and other self-protection essentials.
” Donald Trump Jr. , the president ’ s eldest son , tweeted about the phenomenon Saturday .
“ The irony of it all is that it ’ s my Democrat friends reaching out to me now asking me which guns they should @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ARs .
I guess they ’ re ok with the 2A now ?
?
” he said .
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Sales of guns, ammunition and other self-defense and survival gear have skyrocketed nationwide as the country deals with uncertainty surrounding the spread of the coronavirus.
Gun retailers from Los Angeles to upstate New York and just about everywhere in between are reporting surges in sales of firearms and ammunition.
The Los Angeles Times reported that lines formed outside of the Martin B. Retting gun shop in Culver City, in western Los Angeles County, over the weekend.
If you thought the lines at the grocery store are long… good morning from Los Angeles ? pic.twitter.com/NudGqwW4I2 — CJ Johnson (@cjjohnsonjr) March 14, 2020
“Politicians and anti-gun people have been telling us for the longest time that we don’t need guns,” a customer told the Times. “But right now, a lot of people are truly scared, and they can make that decision themselves.”
A gun store proprietor in Arcadia, California, also in the Los Angeles area, told the Times he has seen an uptick in Americans purchasing firearms, which has led to his suppliers having difficulty keeping up with all the demand.
“It’s not only California, it’s the whole nation that’s cleaned out. It’s like toilet paper,” Arcadia Firearm and Safety owner David Liu said.
David Stone of Dong’s Guns, Ammo and Reloading in Tulsa, Oklahoma, told the Times he has been scrambling to keep up with demand.
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“When I say sales have been booming,” he said, “it’s an understatement.”
The National Rifle Association’s American Rifleman publication reported one website that sells ammunition has seen an increase in sales since cases of the coronavirus outbreak were reported in the U.S. in February.
Online retailer Widener’s Reloading and Shooting Supply reported a 99.7 percent increase in overall web traffic from Feb. 23 to 25 as well as a doubling of sales.
“It’s clear our customers want to be prepared in a worst-case scenario,” Jacob Long of Widener’s told American Rifleman. “For a lot of our families, a disaster plan includes having ammo on hand.”
Widener’s said orders from Michigan are up by 566 percent, while orders from Connecticut have increased by 390 percent.
Other states with notable increases in sales were Florida (383 percent), Kentucky (304 percent) and New Jersey (241 percent).
Long said the increased sales of survival gear and guns were not specific to any one product, noting, “We are seeing an increase in sales across the board. It’s not product-specific, it’s industry-specific.”
He said sales of Remington .223 and 5.56 NATO have increased by 2,036 percent in recent weeks.
WAGA-TV reported gun stores in suburban Atlanta are also having a difficult time keeping up with demand, as citizens are lining up to purchase not only firearms and ammunition but also N-95 masks and meals-ready-to-eat.
Jay Wallace, the owner of Outdoor Adventures in Smyrna, Georgia, told WAGA he first noticed an influx in clientele several weeks ago but sales have increased dramatically just in the last few days.
WAGA reported similar situations at other gun stores in the Atlanta area.
David Steinberg, who manages the sporting goods department at the discount retailer Ra-Lin in Syracuse, New York, told Syracuse.com sales of guns, ammunition and survival gear are way up across upstate New York.
“It’s been a strange week, with the coronavirus and the stock market. There seems to be no rhyme or reason behind what people are buying,” he said.
Gun and ammo sales surge in US with coronavirus fears. ‘Better safe than sorry’ https://t.co/A6It9d65TK — Miami Herald (@MiamiHerald) March 13, 2020
Don Lankford, who owns a gun store in Opelika, Alabama, told The Birmingham News, “After the Pulse Night club shooting, there was a huge rush to buy, but this exceeds that one.”
Retailers in Alabama and elsewhere are working overtime to keep up with demand from customers uncertain about the coronavirus pandemic.
The Birmingham News reported many residents were not “seeking bottled water, medicine, hand sanitizer and toilet paper,” but were in search of “guns, ammunition, body armor and other self-protection essentials.”
Donald Trump Jr., the president’s eldest son, tweeted about the phenomenon Saturday.
The irony of it all is that it’s my Democrat friends reaching out to me now asking me which guns they should buy just in case… in particular which ARs. I guess they’re ok with the 2A now??? You don’t need it, till you need it. https://t.co/WaCQqWqpv3 — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) March 14, 2020
“The irony of it all is that it’s my Democrat friends reaching out to me now asking me which guns they should buy just in case… in particular which ARs. I guess they’re ok with the 2A now??” he said.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Is Oregon Beyond Redemption?

Is Oregon Beyond Redemption?

Twenty-seven years ago we came to Oregon as newlyweds looking for a place to settle and raise a family .
Since then the state of Oregon has changed , radically .
Tax dollars are used to kill babies in the womb .
The state gives itself “ emergency ” power to confiscate firearms without a hearing , ignoring the Second Amendment .
Marijuana is legalized and hard drugs are decriminalized .
Oregon is a sanctuary state , undermining federal efforts to address the problems associated with illegal immigration .
Oregon will have socialized medicine regardless of public will .
The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ public schools , one of many forms of indoctrination .
The elderly can be done away with ( by starvation ) via state edict .
Assisted suicide helps cull the herd .
Political correctness takes on the appearance of mind control .
Religious liberty is in the state ’ s cross hairs .
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Kate Brown is a far-left radical .
She exploits corporate relationships to help fund her campaign , letting state contracts to allies .
The governor installs the global warming agenda by executive order , denying rural voters a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ possible to fund far-left experiments in radicalism .
And she has a cozy relationship with China to promote the climate change agenda .
The state is planning home inspections whenever a newborn arrives .
Socialism is the order of the day .
Immorality is celebrated .
Liberty is threatened and curtailed .
The state reigns supreme thanks to Democratic supermajorities in all branches of government and throughout the bureaucracy .
Far-left politicians represent the state at the federal level .
Masses of young voters in the future will likely complete the far-left domination @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bob Ehrlich : There Are No `` Moderate '' Democratic Presidential Candidates Oregon voters created these situations by consistently voting for radicals who are largely anti-American .
People complain that far-left Democrats dominate the political landscape , but that is no excuse .
Christians and conservatives have been inactive and silent for decades , allowing the contagion to spread .
Most observers say it will take a miracle of God for healthy change to occur .
Others conclude Oregon is a lost cause , that God has given the state over to its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to Oregon to start a new life and raise a family .
Today , we are leaving .
We can not in good conscience live here and pay taxes .
We are moving to another state , a place where Americanism and traditional morality are respected , a state where government is servant to the people , not a dictator .
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Twenty-seven years ago we came to Oregon as newlyweds looking for a place to settle and raise a family. Since then the state of Oregon has changed, radically.
Tax dollars are used to kill babies in the womb.
The state gives itself “emergency” power to confiscate firearms without a hearing, ignoring the Second Amendment.
Marijuana is legalized and hard drugs are decriminalized.
Oregon is a sanctuary state, undermining federal efforts to address the problems associated with illegal immigration.
Oregon will have socialized medicine regardless of public will.
The LGBT agenda is in full force in public schools, one of many forms of indoctrination.
The elderly can be done away with (by starvation) via state edict. Assisted suicide helps cull the herd.
Political correctness takes on the appearance of mind control. Religious liberty is in the state’s cross hairs.
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Gov. Kate Brown is a far-left radical. She exploits corporate relationships to help fund her campaign, letting state contracts to allies. The governor installs the global warming agenda by executive order, denying rural voters a voice.
She is raising taxes wherever possible to fund far-left experiments in radicalism. And she has a cozy relationship with China to promote the climate change agenda.
The state is planning home inspections whenever a newborn arrives.
Socialism is the order of the day. Immorality is celebrated. Liberty is threatened and curtailed. The state reigns supreme thanks to Democratic supermajorities in all branches of government and throughout the bureaucracy. Far-left politicians represent the state at the federal level.
Masses of young voters in the future will likely complete the far-left domination of government and bureaucracy.
Can Oregon be redeemed?
Oregon voters created these situations by consistently voting for radicals who are largely anti-American. People complain that far-left Democrats dominate the political landscape, but that is no excuse. Christians and conservatives have been inactive and silent for decades, allowing the contagion to spread.
Most observers say it will take a miracle of God for healthy change to occur. Others conclude Oregon is a lost cause, that God has given the state over to its lusts.
Twenty-seven years ago we came to Oregon to start a new life and raise a family. Today, we are leaving.
We cannot in good conscience live here and pay taxes. We are moving to another state, a place where Americanism and traditional morality are respected, a state where government is servant to the people, not a dictator.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Customer Leaves $2,500 Tip for Staff Before Restaurant Shuts Down Due to Coronavirus

The mandatory shutdowns across the globe that have resulted as an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus have added to the panic and stress that many people were already experiencing .
There are those who are blessed to still have work , though working from home while managing kids who are also out of school is an intense juggling act .
But some , especially those on hourly wages or whose jobs can not be performed remotely , are facing a tough time ahead .
One regular customer at Coaches Bar & Grill in Columbus , Ohio , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were in .
On Sunday , according to WBNS , the governor required all dine-in spots to close their dining rooms until further notice .
Faced with this news , the workers there were no doubt stressed about their financial futures .
The anonymous patron decided to throw them a bone by leaving a $ 2,500 tip and asking them to split it among the staff .
“ Please split this tab equally between Tara , Nicky , Jim , Liz , and Arrun .
The tip amount is $ 2500.00 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ read .
“ ( There were ) tears , tears of joy , ” owner Patrick “ Benny ” Leonard told WBNS .
“ An unbelievable act of kindness on a pretty weird day.
” “ We ’ ve got unprecedented times going on , we ’ ve got people fighting over toilet paper and so on and so forth , and to have a guy show up and care enough about people that give him a beer and a hamburger once in a while , that means a lot , ” Leonard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at its best.
” The recipients were grateful for the kind gesture , and the owner confirmed that many of them were deeply moved over the windfall .
“ It brought some of them to tears , and they ’ re going to split it with everyone in the restaurant — so 13 ways — but it ’ s going to help them and we are going to do our best — we ’ re a family and we will get through it together , ” Leonard told WCMH-TV .
While the kind @ @ @ @ @ @ @ individuals , Dene Sanfillipo ( the account that posted the check image ) explained that those five made the decision to split the amount between everyone working — another heartwarming example of generosity .
Though the restaurant had to close its doors to incoming customers , they have shifted to start offering take-out and delivery , which may help them stay afloat in these troubled times .
“ We will be delivering and allowing pick up food and beer … please call us in the morning and we will let you know our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ their Facebook page shared on March 15 .
Many other restaurants are facing similar orders and are either closing their doors for a time or hoping to do something like what Coaches is doing .
No matter what our jobs are or how unsure the future seems , acting from a place of kindness is always the right choice .
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The mandatory shutdowns across the globe that have resulted as an attempt to stop the spread of the coronavirus have added to the panic and stress that many people were already experiencing.
There are those who are blessed to still have work, though working from home while managing kids who are also out of school is an intense juggling act.
But some, especially those on hourly wages or whose jobs cannot be performed remotely, are facing a tough time ahead.
One regular customer at Coaches Bar & Grill in Columbus, Ohio, must have understood the plight the servers there were in.
On Sunday, according to WBNS, the governor required all dine-in spots to close their dining rooms until further notice. Faced with this news, the workers there were no doubt stressed about their financial futures.
The anonymous patron decided to throw them a bone by leaving a $2,500 tip and asking them to split it among the staff.
“Please split this tab equally between Tara, Nicky, Jim, Liz, and Arrun. The tip amount is $2500.00,” the handwritten note on the check read.
“(There were) tears, tears of joy,” owner Patrick “Benny” Leonard told WBNS. “An unbelievable act of kindness on a pretty weird day.”
When the going gets tough, the tough stay loyal. This loyal, amazing patron of Coaches on Bethel left the staff a $2500 tip to help lighten the losses during this required closing of Restaurants & Bars in Ohio. @OnCoaches @nbc4i @GovMikeDeWine @wsyx6 @DinoTrip @10TVBot pic.twitter.com/gAXxwSloIS — Dene’ Sanfillipo (@dsanfillipo) March 16, 2020
“We’ve got unprecedented times going on, we’ve got people fighting over toilet paper and so on and so forth, and to have a guy show up and care enough about people that give him a beer and a hamburger once in a while, that means a lot,” Leonard added. “It’s humanity at its best.”
The recipients were grateful for the kind gesture, and the owner confirmed that many of them were deeply moved over the windfall.
“It brought some of them to tears, and they’re going to split it with everyone in the restaurant — so 13 ways — but it’s going to help them and we are going to do our best — we’re a family and we will get through it together,” Leonard told WCMH-TV.
Yep – the specified staff on the note decided to split amongst all. Truly is a family over there ❤ #fomozone #coachesonbethel — Dene’ Sanfillipo (@dsanfillipo) March 16, 2020
While the kind customer specifically left the amount to five individuals, Dene Sanfillipo (the account that posted the check image) explained that those five made the decision to split the amount between everyone working — another heartwarming example of generosity.
Though the restaurant had to close its doors to incoming customers, they have shifted to start offering take-out and delivery, which may help them stay afloat in these troubled times.
“We will be delivering and allowing pick up food and beer … please call us in the morning and we will let you know our pick up and carry hours,” their Facebook page shared on March 15.
Many other restaurants are facing similar orders and are either closing their doors for a time or hoping to do something like what Coaches is doing.
No matter what our jobs are or how unsure the future seems, acting from a place of kindness is always the right choice.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Dick Morris: Parties Come Together Over Coronavirus

The Democratic debate between Biden and Sanders brought out one fundamental truth about the parties ’ views on how to cope with the coronavirus : There is really no disagreement between them .
Trump gives more emphasis to steps to prevent the spread and reduce the lethality of the virus while the Democrats emphasize mitigating the economic hardship it brings in its wake .
Different emphases , but no real disagreement .
For the most part , Democrats do not begrudge Trump his broadband testing and travel and other restrictions to stop the virus ’ spread and the Trump administration @ @ @ @ @ @ @ spending plans to compensate people for their economic losses .
The 363-40 margin by which the package passed the House attests to the lack of controversy .
So now there is a unique opportunity for Trump and the Republicans to triangulate and win the election in a landslide !
All Trump has to do is to say yes .
He just has to sign the bill emerging from Congress and then loudly proclaim that “ nobody who loses his or her job because of coronavirus will miss a paycheck ” and “ nobody @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if they can not pay their mortgage due to the virus.
” And change the language .
Stop talking in programmatic terms about extending paid medical leave , school nutrition programs and unemployment compensation .
Go beyond the programs and speak to the frightened families that depend on them .
They won ’ t miss a paycheck or lose their house and their kids won ’ t miss a meal .
Bring Pelosi to the White House for the bill signing .
Shake her hand ( or fist bump ) .
Whether or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aid package , it will be he who enforces it .
He who advertises to people to take advantage of it .
He who can drill down and assure each man and woman that they will be protected against layoffs or loss of income .
He just needs to change his rhetoric .
In addition to everything he is now saying about expanding testing and quarantine to stop the spread of the virus , he just has to step up and underscore that , for once , the government is on your side @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Whether you are an assembly-line worker , a waitress or a baseball park hot dog vendor , you need not fear closures .
The government will hold you harmless .
By putting all their advocacy in the economic basket on the virus , the Democrats run the risk that the president will say “ yes ” and strip them of their agenda .
Just as President Clinton did when he embraced welfare reform and the balanced budget , Trump can fast forward the Democratic agenda .
And they will go home .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Donald Trump Is Emerging in Coronavirus Battle Polls show that while about 45 percent approve of the job Trump is doing , about 53 percent disapprove .
But there are also people who disapprove of the job Trump is doing and may not vote for him , but agree with many of his issue positions .
Triangulate on coronavirus and those votes are going to go with Trump .
There is no need to embrace the broader Democratic agenda on other points — health care reform , climate change and income inequality .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
Sanders ’ plea for a revolution in heath care falls flat in light of the current crisis .
Give the Democrats what they want on coronavirus — and repeat it at every turn — and we will cut the ground out from under them .
Financially and fiscally , the federal government can afford such generosity for a few months .
But this crisis will last long enough , unfortunately , for the message to sink in and to reposition Trump as a bipartisan president acting for the good of the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either shared or endorsed by the owners of this website .
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The Democratic debate between Biden and Sanders brought out one fundamental truth about the parties’ views on how to cope with the coronavirus: There is really no disagreement between them.
Trump gives more emphasis to steps to prevent the spread and reduce the lethality of the virus while the Democrats emphasize mitigating the economic hardship it brings in its wake.
Different emphases, but no real disagreement.
For the most part, Democrats do not begrudge Trump his broadband testing and travel and other restrictions to stop the virus’ spread and the Trump administration is willing to sign on to Democratic spending plans to compensate people for their economic losses. The 363-40 margin by which the package passed the House attests to the lack of controversy.
So now there is a unique opportunity for Trump and the Republicans to triangulate and win the election in a landslide!
All Trump has to do is to say yes. He just has to sign the bill emerging from Congress and then loudly proclaim that “nobody who loses his or her job because of coronavirus will miss a paycheck” and “nobody will lose their home or fall behind if they cannot pay their mortgage due to the virus.”
And change the language. Stop talking in programmatic terms about extending paid medical leave, school nutrition programs and unemployment compensation. Go beyond the programs and speak to the frightened families that depend on them. They won’t miss a paycheck or lose their house and their kids won’t miss a meal.
Reassure them in simple terms.
Bring Pelosi to the White House for the bill signing. Shake her hand (or fist bump).
Whether or not Trump gets credit for the economic aid package, it will be he who enforces it. He who advertises to people to take advantage of it. He who can drill down and assure each man and woman that they will be protected against layoffs or loss of income.
He just needs to change his rhetoric. In addition to everything he is now saying about expanding testing and quarantine to stop the spread of the virus, he just has to step up and underscore that, for once, the government is on your side and will protect you economically against ruin.
Whether you are an assembly-line worker, a waitress or a baseball park hot dog vendor, you need not fear closures. The government will hold you harmless.
By putting all their advocacy in the economic basket on the virus, the Democrats run the risk that the president will say “yes” and strip them of their agenda.
Just as President Clinton did when he embraced welfare reform and the balanced budget, Trump can fast forward the Democratic agenda. And they will go home.
Polls show that while about 45 percent approve of the job Trump is doing, about 53 percent disapprove. But there are also people who disapprove of the job Trump is doing and may not vote for him, but agree with many of his issue positions.
Triangulate on coronavirus and those votes are going to go with Trump.
There is no need to embrace the broader Democratic agenda on other points — health care reform, climate change and income inequality. There are no other issues now beyond coronavirus.
Sanders’ plea for a revolution in heath care falls flat in light of the current crisis. Give the Democrats what they want on coronavirus — and repeat it at every turn — and we will cut the ground out from under them.
Financially and fiscally, the federal government can afford such generosity for a few months.
But this crisis will last long enough, unfortunately, for the message to sink in and to reposition Trump as a bipartisan president acting for the good of the country regardless of ideology.
Triangulate!
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Hollywood Star Idris Elba Announces He Has Coronavirus

Idris Elba says he has tested positive for the coronavirus .
The actor tweeted Monday that he has no symptoms so far and has been isolated since Friday when he found out about his possible exposure .
“ This morning I tested positive for Covid 19 , ” Elba said .
“ I feel ok , I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus .
Stay home people and be pragmatic .
I will keep you updated on how I ’ m doing .
No panic.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after discovering he had come into contact with someone who had been diagnosed with the new coronavirus .
Elba said his wife has not been tested yet but was feeling OK. “ This is serious .
Now ’ s really the time to think about social distancing , washing your hands , ” the actor said .
“ We live in a divided world right now .
We can all feel it , ” he said .
“ But now ’ s the time for solidarity , for thinking about each other.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ they ’ d be thinking about him and praying for him .
RELATED : Trump Issues Tough New Coronavirus Guidelines , Projects Outbreak To Persist Into Summer Elba is the latest high-profile celebrity to have tested positive for the virus .
Last week , Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson said they had also tested positive in Australia .
For most people , the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms , such as fever and cough .
For some , especially older adults and people with existing health problems , it can @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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Idris Elba says he has tested positive for the coronavirus.
The actor tweeted Monday that he has no symptoms so far and has been isolated since Friday when he found out about his possible exposure.
“This morning I tested positive for Covid 19,” Elba said. “I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing. No panic.”
This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus. Stay home people and be pragmatic. I will keep you updated on how I’m doing ???? No panic. pic.twitter.com/Lg7HVMZglZ — Idris Elba (@idriselba) March 16, 2020
He said he sought out the test after discovering he had come into contact with someone who had been diagnosed with the new coronavirus.
Elba said his wife has not been tested yet but was feeling OK.
“This is serious. Now’s really the time to think about social distancing, washing your hands,” the actor said.
“We live in a divided world right now. We can all feel it,” he said. “But now’s the time for solidarity, for thinking about each other.”
Many responded to his tweet by saying they’d be thinking about him and praying for him.
You got this Idris!! Sending prayers but already answered! Love to you❤ — Viola Davis (@violadavis) March 16, 2020
Ugh. Stay safe and strong, we’re with you!! ♥ — Halle Berry (@halleberry) March 16, 2020
This is worth watching. Much respect for @idriselba getting the message out. Wishing him all the best. #StopTheSpread https://t.co/ICbnA0CVOo — Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) March 16, 2020
Idris Elba get well oooo, every woman out here is praying for you. — Snapchat:daarmie (@daarmie) March 16, 2020
Elba is the latest high-profile celebrity to have tested positive for the virus. Last week, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson said they had also tested positive in Australia.
For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness, including pneumonia.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--NBC Reporter Breaks from Media’s Coronavirus Echo Chamber, Dares To Call Out Trump Haters

Richard Engel is not a popular man on Twitter right now .
Engel , for those of you who aren ’ t familiar , is NBC News ’ chief foreign correspondent .
As with most every journalist working that beat these days , he ’ s covering the coronavirus outbreak and the fallout .
Most of his tweets regarding the virus are apolitical .
He ’ s clearly not a fan of the Trump administration — a retweet of a Rachel Maddow clip in which MSNBC talked about how “ in the middle of a severe public health emergency , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and over and over again ” is a pretty good indication of that — but this is about par for the course these days : There are people getting angry on these Twitter threads because , well , they ’ re Twitter threads and of course they end up getting angry .
However , on Thursday , Engel managed to earn that anger — even though he was right .
“ The reaction/overreaction in the US to the virus seems largely political , ” Engel wrote .
“ Trump ’ s critics have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ panic .
Others defend Trump no matter what he does and don ’ t listen to anyone else .
Not a recipe for keep calm and carry on .
When broken you can ’ t be strong.
” There was plenty of reaction to this , and not just from the typical Twitter peanut gallery .
There were plenty of blue-checkmarked personages who were more than a bit miffed at the NBC correspondent .
RELATED : After US Virus Outbreak , Mexico Suddenly Wants Border Security Amazing — I didn ’ t know @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” hive that was in the business of “ com [ ing ] up with the most absurd and demeaning false equivalencies to keep [ its ] corporate bosses happy and the advertising dollars rolling in.
” Note how Engel pointed out that both sides were being partisan over a disease at a time when we need to come together ( while maintaining social distancing , of course ) .
The reason I ’ ve posted responses solely from the left isn ’ t just because they have blue checkmarks nor is it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to create a sense of imbalance , given I ’ m a conservative writer .
I searched for an angry pro-Trump response for as long as I could stand to read another Twitter thread full of invective over coronavirus .
Engel criticized both sides for their politicized reaction to COVID-19 .
One side got furious .
Especially given the number of people with minor-league verified accounts that ended up sharing their lividity , that says something .
As previously stated , though , Engel is right .
If there ’ s a reaction @ @ @ @ @ @ @ comes from the fact that they believe they have no confidence in the leadership at the top .
Notice , for instance , the invective heaped on Trump ’ s two speeches last week — including the kerfuffle over his use of the words “ foreign virus ” to describe coronavirus , which was decried by the press as xenophobic .
One of the people who implied there was xenophobia there was Joe Biden , who made the accusation in a speech on the virus last week that was widely praised as being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Biden .
One issue , of course , was the fact that Biden ’ s coronavirus plan was , on an almost issue-by-issue basis , the same as Trump ’ s .
On the other hand , let ’ s not pretend that Trump has been perfect in dealing with the pandemic .
He hasn ’ t been , and blindly trusting him just because you ’ re a Trump voter isn ’ t terribly helpful .
For instance , the president ’ s speech last Wednesday , while certainly not the flaming @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was , contained several glaring errors , including the unnerving moment when he said that “ trade and cargo ” from Europe would be barred as well as travelers .
It wasn ’ t , and his inability to explain the entirety of the European ban clearly left the White House to clarify many of the points .
However , while Engel is right in diagnosing the symptoms of the divide , he doesn ’ t necessarily get the disease correct .
Note that this is a guy who ’ s working on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Note , too , his retweet of Rachel Maddow mentioned above .
Engel doesn ’ t see any particular dissonance between these two facts .
The American media has done everything possible to divide us because , let ’ s face it , it makes for a good show .
These aren ’ t supposed to be opinion journalists — and yet here they are , wondering why we ’ re so polarized in one tweet and in another , cosigning Maddow , whose conspiracy theories about the Trump administration have been @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Alex Jones-type stuff were she on the right .
I ’ m not going to slaughter Engel over that , however .
The opinion journalists and academics of the left ’ s echo chamber did quite a fine job of that on their own .
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Richard Engel is not a popular man on Twitter right now.
Engel, for those of you who aren’t familiar, is NBC News’ chief foreign correspondent. As with most every journalist working that beat these days, he’s covering the coronavirus outbreak and the fallout.
Most of his tweets regarding the virus are apolitical. He’s clearly not a fan of the Trump administration — a retweet of a Rachel Maddow clip in which MSNBC talked about how “in the middle of a severe public health emergency, the president just lies about it over and over and over again” is a pretty good indication of that — but this is about par for the course these days:
This is a serious virus and the consequences of ignoring it are grave – the US already lost time doing that – but there is also a big price for overreacting. Virologists I’ve spoken to say we need to learn “to live with the virus,” guard against it, and keep moving ahead. — Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) March 12, 2020
This is a covid-19 test. The machines that read these cartridges are already in use in dozens of countries and give a result in an hour. There are 100s of machines in the US now approved for other tests but not Covid-19, for that still awaiting FDA approval. pic.twitter.com/IRMfuKmWk9 — Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) March 14, 2020
There are people getting angry on these Twitter threads because, well, they’re Twitter threads and of course they end up getting angry. However, on Thursday, Engel managed to earn that anger — even though he was right.
“The reaction/overreaction in the US to the virus seems largely political,” Engel wrote.
“Trump’s critics have no confidence in him, so they panic. Others defend Trump no matter what he does and don’t listen to anyone else. Not a recipe for keep calm and carry on. When broken you can’t be strong.”
The reaction/overreaction in the US to the virus seems largely political. Trump’s critics have no confidence in him, so they panic. Others defend Trump no matter what he does and don’t listen to anyone else. Not a recipe for keep calm and carry on. When broken you can’t be strong — Richard Engel (@RichardEngel) March 12, 2020
There was plenty of reaction to this, and not just from the typical Twitter peanut gallery. There were plenty of blue-checkmarked personages who were more than a bit miffed at the NBC correspondent.
You’re full of crap. It’s a *pandemic*. There is no overreaction, and if people took your fatuous claim seriously, they’d be putting themselves and others at risk. Here’s a word from someone smarter than you: https://t.co/CPbpUPpLh8 — Sarah Kendzior (@sarahkendzior) March 12, 2020
omg you dunce — David Klion (@DavidKlion) March 13, 2020
Wow I had no idea Wall Street was so full of Trump critics — Adam Serwer? (@AdamSerwer) March 12, 2020
This is a perfect example of why political correspondents should be taken off the air and science correspondents should be put in charge of coverage. Why don’t you take a break for a week. — Sam Wang (@SamWangPhD) March 13, 2020
Does the mainstream media have a prize for the jack ass who can come up with the most absurd and demeaning false equivalencies to keep your corporate bosses happy and the advertising dollars rolling in? Your move @chucktodd, @CillizzaCNN — David Rothschild (@DavMicRot) March 13, 2020
Amazing — I didn’t know that NBC was a “mainstream media” hive that was in the business of “com[ing] up with the most absurd and demeaning false equivalencies to keep [its] corporate bosses happy and the advertising dollars rolling in.”
Note how Engel pointed out that both sides were being partisan over a disease at a time when we need to come together (while maintaining social distancing, of course). The reason I’ve posted responses solely from the left isn’t just because they have blue checkmarks nor is it because I want to deliberately set out to create a sense of imbalance, given I’m a conservative writer. I searched for an angry pro-Trump response for as long as I could stand to read another Twitter thread full of invective over coronavirus.
Engel criticized both sides for their politicized reaction to COVID-19. One side got furious. Especially given the number of people with minor-league verified accounts that ended up sharing their lividity, that says something.
As previously stated, though, Engel is right.
If there’s a reaction or overreaction from the left, it comes from the fact that they believe they have no confidence in the leadership at the top. Notice, for instance, the invective heaped on Trump’s two speeches last week — including the kerfuffle over his use of the words “foreign virus” to describe coronavirus, which was decried by the press as xenophobic.
One of the people who implied there was xenophobia there was Joe Biden, who made the accusation in a speech on the virus last week that was widely praised as being presidential material by everyone who tilts toward Biden. One issue, of course, was the fact that Biden’s coronavirus plan was, on an almost issue-by-issue basis, the same as Trump’s.
On the other hand, let’s not pretend that Trump has been perfect in dealing with the pandemic. He hasn’t been, and blindly trusting him just because you’re a Trump voter isn’t terribly helpful.
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For instance, the president’s speech last Wednesday, while certainly not the flaming pile of disaster the media said it was, contained several glaring errors, including the unnerving moment when he said that “trade and cargo” from Europe would be barred as well as travelers. It wasn’t, and his inability to explain the entirety of the European ban clearly left the White House to clarify many of the points.
However, while Engel is right in diagnosing the symptoms of the divide, he doesn’t necessarily get the disease correct. Note that this is a guy who’s working on the purportedly objective side of NBC News. Note, too, his retweet of Rachel Maddow mentioned above. Engel doesn’t see any particular dissonance between these two facts.
The American media has done everything possible to divide us because, let’s face it, it makes for a good show. These aren’t supposed to be opinion journalists — and yet here they are, wondering why we’re so polarized in one tweet and in another, cosigning Maddow, whose conspiracy theories about the Trump administration have been wild-eyed enough that they could pass for Alex Jones-type stuff were she on the right.
I’m not going to slaughter Engel over that, however. The opinion journalists and academics of the left’s echo chamber did quite a fine job of that on their own.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--NFL Player Johnathan Abram Surprises Mom with New House in Heartwarming Video

One of the greatest joys a child can have is getting to a place in life where they can turn and lavish gifts upon their parents .
There ’ s no real way to “ pay ” a parent back for everything they ’ ve done , but there are definitely tokens that grateful children can gift to their parents .
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram , who joined the team after the 2019 draft , has used his recent climb to fame and fortune to bless his family — specifically , his mother .
After beginning his NFL @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mom a new car .
The video , shared on the Raiders ’ Instagram account , showed his mom waiting in a parking lot as Abram drove up from behind .
Abram honked the horn of the white car with a big red bow on the front before getting out to give his mom a hug , all while she explained how she knew something was afoot .
“ I shoulda known !
” she exclaimed several times , also warning , “ Don ’ t put me on Facebook !
” “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ car , ” the Raiders captioned the video from July 2019 .
“ Something tells us she knew something was up.
” A new car is staggering enough , but just recently Abram decided to keep on giving and surprised his mom with a new place to keep her car .
The latest surprise video showed her standing in the driveway of a house as the garage door opened .
A group of people waited inside , and as they came into view they yelled “ surprise !
” In case the situation @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ Welcome Home ” banner was plastered to the back garage wall , driving the point home .
All Abram ’ s mom could manage was a weak “ What ?
” as she patted her eyes with the inside of her shirt .
“ Anything for my momma , ” Abram wrote in the caption .
RELATED : 30,000 Lbs of Uneaten Food from Super Bowl LIV Donated to Florida Shelters “ The BEST kind of surprise , ” the Raiders Twitter account shared , along with the video .
“ It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The beautiful brick home is certainly a generous gift to a woman Abram clearly thinks the world of .
If these gifts are any indication , their bond is a close one and they care very deeply for each other .
Abram isn ’ t the only Raiders player who is showing his true colors in the form of generous gifts to deserving family members .
Josh Jacobs , who was homeless with his dad and siblings for some time , surprised his dad with a home at the beginning of the year @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ m proudest of with Josh is that he trusted the process , ” Josh ’ s father , Marty Jacobs , told NFL Network .
“ There are a lot of things he experienced as a child that he doesn ’ t want his son to experience , ” the father continued .
“ I tear up when I talk about it because God trusted me with those kids and he trusted me not to leave .
That ’ s why I ’ m glad to see Josh embracing the positive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ These two men are great examples of remembering the important people in your life when you are blessed and of providing for those who have sacrificed so much for them .
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One of the greatest joys a child can have is getting to a place in life where they can turn and lavish gifts upon their parents. There’s no real way to “pay” a parent back for everything they’ve done, but there are definitely tokens that grateful children can gift to their parents.
Las Vegas Raiders safety Johnathan Abram, who joined the team after the 2019 draft, has used his recent climb to fame and fortune to bless his family — specifically, his mother.
After beginning his NFL career last year, Abram gifted his mom a new car. The video, shared on the Raiders’ Instagram account, showed his mom waiting in a parking lot as Abram drove up from behind.
Abram honked the horn of the white car with a big red bow on the front before getting out to give his mom a hug, all while she explained how she knew something was afoot.
“I shoulda known!” she exclaimed several times, also warning, “Don’t put me on Facebook!”
“Johnathan Abram surprised his mom with a car,” the Raiders captioned the video from July 2019. “Something tells us she knew something was up.”
A new car is staggering enough, but just recently Abram decided to keep on giving and surprised his mom with a new place to keep her car.
The latest surprise video showed her standing in the driveway of a house as the garage door opened. A group of people waited inside, and as they came into view they yelled “surprise!”
In case the situation wasn’t quite clear, a “Welcome Home” banner was plastered to the back garage wall, driving the point home.
All Abram’s mom could manage was a weak “What?” as she patted her eyes with the inside of her shirt.
“Anything for my momma,” Abram wrote in the caption.
“The BEST kind of surprise,” the Raiders Twitter account shared, along with the video. “It’s getting dusty in here.”
The beautiful brick home is certainly a generous gift to a woman Abram clearly thinks the world of. If these gifts are any indication, their bond is a close one and they care very deeply for each other.
Anything for my mama ? pic.twitter.com/Dm5qjtQP2c — Johnathan Abram ? (@JohnathanAbram1) March 14, 2020
Abram isn’t the only Raiders player who is showing his true colors in the form of generous gifts to deserving family members. Josh Jacobs, who was homeless with his dad and siblings for some time, surprised his dad with a home at the beginning of the year.
“One of the things that I’m proudest of with Josh is that he trusted the process,” Josh’s father, Marty Jacobs, told NFL Network.
Blessed just bought my pops a house ???? — Josh Jacobs (@iAM_JoshJacobs) January 7, 2020
“There are a lot of things he experienced as a child that he doesn’t want his son to experience,” the father continued. “I tear up when I talk about it because God trusted me with those kids and he trusted me not to leave. That’s why I’m glad to see Josh embracing the positive stuff from what we went through.”
These two men are great examples of remembering the important people in your life when you are blessed and of providing for those who have sacrificed so much for them.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Leftists Put the Extent of Their Cruelty on Full Display After Melania Trump Cancels Easter Egg Roll

Even in the season of the coronavirus , liberal loathing springs eternal .
As the nation enters a new normal of crisis , with seemingly endless bad news , government reactions , and sometimes surprisingly uplifting stories , it ’ s still shocking to get a glimpse of the darkness at the heart of some liberal souls .
When the White House announced Monday that first lady Melania Trump had decided to cancel the traditional Easter Egg Roll at the White House on April 13 in response to the coronavirus , it didn ’ t come as a complete surprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Broadway is closed , the Easter Egg Roll can ’ t be far behind .
But it was still another opportunity to see ugliness in action .
And when it comes to ugliness , liberals rarely fail to disappoint .
As CBS News reported , Melania ’ s statement made it clear the decision was not a welcome one .
“ The health and safety of all Americans must be the first priority , especially right now , ” the statement said .
“ I deeply regret this cancellation , but we @ @ @ @ @ @ @ short-term to ensure a healthy country for the long-term.
” That ’ s what adults of goodwill sound like when they ’ re breaking bad news .
There ’ s a reason , there are regrets , then there ’ s hope that it will prove to be a benefit in the future .
Since liberals have spent years now proving to the American public that they are neither adult nor harboring any goodwill toward either their own country or the duly elected President Donald Trump , the reaction on the left is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what any reasonable person would call pathetic .
There were many more , but that ’ s the spirit of too many liberal Americans , so blinded by Trump hatred , or unhinged by Trump Derangement Syndrome , that even a national crisis situation like the coronavirus just unleashes their basest drives .
Liberals have been disgracing themselves throughout the Trump presidency by rooting for an economic downturn a la HBO ’ s Bill Maher , or being willing to blame the United States for the four-decade-long animosity of the Islamic Republic of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the dispute even if it means defending an attack on the American military .
But for sheer malice , the vicious attacks on the first lady for a reasonable , prudent public health measure like canceling the White House Easter Egg Roll is a new low .
It was too much even for some of the saner among Trump ’ s critics .
“ @ FLOTUS cancels the White House Easter Egg Roll and people are giving her s**t for it , ” one Twitter user wrote .
“ If she hadn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ give her s**t for it .
“ I ’ m not a fan of the Trump family but she did the right thing .
She deserves praise , not backlash.
” Faced with a difficult decision , the first lady made the call that had to be made and she announced it with understandable regret .
It ’ s the kind of thing adults do in trying times , but even in trying times , liberal loathing springs eternal .
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Even in the season of the coronavirus, liberal loathing springs eternal.
As the nation enters a new normal of crisis, with seemingly endless bad news, government reactions, and sometimes surprisingly uplifting stories, it’s still shocking to get a glimpse of the darkness at the heart of some liberal souls.
When the White House announced Monday that first lady Melania Trump had decided to cancel the traditional Easter Egg Roll at the White House on April 13 in response to the coronavirus, it didn’t come as a complete surprise – when major sports have shut down and Broadway is closed, the Easter Egg Roll can’t be far behind.
But it was still another opportunity to see ugliness in action.
And when it comes to ugliness, liberals rarely fail to disappoint.
As CBS News reported, Melania’s statement made it clear the decision was not a welcome one.
“The health and safety of all Americans must be the first priority, especially right now,” the statement said. “I deeply regret this cancellation, but we need to make difficult decisions in the short-term to ensure a healthy country for the long-term.”
That’s what adults of goodwill sound like when they’re breaking bad news. There’s a reason, there are regrets, then there’s hope that it will prove to be a benefit in the future.
Since liberals have spent years now proving to the American public that they are neither adult nor harboring any goodwill toward either their own country or the duly elected President Donald Trump, the reaction on the left is best described as juvenile malice — and what any reasonable person would call pathetic.
Here’s a sample from social media – they’re dismayingly easy to find.
So, it was difficult for @FLOTUS to decide to do the right thing… are we supposed to feel sorry for her? — JustBeCause (@Ivote4US2) March 16, 2020
Oh poor, poor thing…now she can back to concentrating on her next “kidney surgery” or beauty treatment. And tons more time to shop online on the taxpayer’s fine! — Liane Martin (@libgrammylee) March 16, 2020
Seems like the tRUMPs are always faced with the difficult decisions:
Easter egg roll, yes or no?
Fire Gary Busey: yes or no?
Breast enhancement: yes or no?
Pay off all the hookers: res or no?
Tell the truth: absolutely not !!!!!!! https://t.co/qrc6gOAj3L — peter y (@plyaffe) March 16, 2020
Damn, I’d hoped a kid would give Trump COVID. — Max Griffin (@max_h_griffin) March 16, 2020
There were many more, but that’s the spirit of too many liberal Americans, so blinded by Trump hatred, or unhinged by Trump Derangement Syndrome, that even a national crisis situation like the coronavirus just unleashes their basest drives.
Liberals have been disgracing themselves throughout the Trump presidency by rooting for an economic downturn a la HBO’s Bill Maher, or being willing to blame the United States for the four-decade-long animosity of the Islamic Republic of Iran and take Iran’s side in the dispute even if it means defending an attack on the American military.
But for sheer malice, the vicious attacks on the first lady for a reasonable, prudent public health measure like canceling the White House Easter Egg Roll is a new low.
It was too much even for some of the saner among Trump’s critics.
(Note: The crudity is spelled out in the original tweet.)
“@FLOTUS cancels the White House Easter Egg Roll and people are giving her s**t for it,” one Twitter user wrote.
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“If she hadn’t cancelled it, people would give her s**t for it.
“I’m not a fan of the Trump family but she did the right thing. She deserves praise, not backlash.”
In short, she deserves a fair shake.
Faced with a difficult decision, the first lady made the call that had to be made and she announced it with understandable regret.
It’s the kind of thing adults do in trying times, but even in trying times, liberal loathing springs eternal.
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westernjournal--2020-03-16--Nike Closing All US Stores To Combat Coronavirus Spread

Nike is closing all of its retail stores in the U.S. and several other countries in response to the coronavirus , according to a statement on the company ’ s website .
“ The well-being of our teammates and consumers is our top priority so we have decided to close our stores in multiple countries around the world including in the United States , Canada , Western Europe , Australia and New Zealand to limit the spread of the Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) , ” Nike ’ s statement said .
“ These closures will go into effect from Monday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 27 .
Customers can continue to shop on Nike.com and on our Nike apps.
” “ We are taking additional steps in other Nike-managed facilities , including the option to work from home , staggered work schedules , social distancing and additional safety and cleaning steps to help protect and support our teammates , ” the statement said .
The statement noted that “ Nike-owned stores in South Korea , Japan , most of China ” — all nations hit hard earlier this year by the virus “ are currently open and will @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 384 retail stores in the U.S. , and workers will be paid in full while stores are shuttered , according to CNBC .
Retailers also shutting their doors to limit the spread of coronavirus include Patagonia , Apple , Warby Parker , Urban Outfitters , Glossier and Allbirds .
Others are limiting hours .
In Italy and France , stores considered non-essential have been ordered closed .
At a coronavirus task force briefing Sunday , President Donald Trump addressed concerns that panic buying had led to empty grocery store shelves .
“ You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ much , ” Trump said , according to a White House media pool report .
“ Relax .
We ’ re doing great .
It all will pass ” Trump said he spoke to grocery chain executives Sunday afternoon and said “ the stores are stocking up on a level that ’ s beyond Christmas time.
” He said stores will remain open .
According to a White House media pool report , White House spokesman Judd Deere noted that participants on the call included Whole Foods Market , Campbell Soup Company , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Consumer Brands Association , National Grocers Association , Winco Food , General Mills , Inc. , Aldi USA , Sysco , Southeastern Grocers , Costco , Publix Super Markets , Tyson Food , Cargill , Inc. , The Kroger Co. , Walmart , The Kraft Heinz Company , Pepsi , Albertson ’ s , Food Industry Association , United Natural Foods , Inc. , Dollar General Corporation and Wegmans .
“ Today , President Donald J. Trump held a telephone call with more than two dozen grocery store and supply chain executives @ @ @ @ @ @ @ thanked them for the work they have already done to meet the needs of the public and for their continued commitment to the communities they serve .
All of the executives are working hand-in-hand with the Federal Government , as well as State and local leaders , to ensure food and essentials are constantly available , ” Deere said in a statement .
RELATED : Trump Issues Tough New Coronavirus Guidelines , Projects Outbreak To Persist Into Summer “ The President reminded the participants that this is an all-of-America approach and each of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can help Americans feel calm and safe when shelves are stocked with the items they need .
Supply chains in the United States are strong , and it is unnecessary for the American public to hoard daily essentials .
The President thanked the executives for their close partnership and pledged to stay in close communication , ” Deere said .
On Saturday , Trump said he was not opposed to closings to blunt the spread of the virus , according to a White House media pool report .
“ I think it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I think it ’ s — frankly , it ’ s good if they do it .
I think what Apple did is fine .
And — want to keep people away for a little while .
Just keep them away , ” Trump said .
“ And , you know , when it gets better — well , people are going and buying things , and I understand that.
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Nike is closing all of its retail stores in the U.S. and several other countries in response to the coronavirus, according to a statement on the company’s website.
“The well-being of our teammates and consumers is our top priority so we have decided to close our stores in multiple countries around the world including in the United States, Canada, Western Europe, Australia and New Zealand to limit the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19),” Nike’s statement said.
“These closures will go into effect from Monday, March 16 through Friday, March 27. Customers can continue to shop on Nike.com and on our Nike apps.”
“We are taking additional steps in other Nike-managed facilities, including the option to work from home, staggered work schedules, social distancing and additional safety and cleaning steps to help protect and support our teammates,” the statement said.
The statement noted that “Nike-owned stores in South Korea, Japan, most of China” — all nations hit hard earlier this year by the virus “are currently open and will continue their normal operations.”
With love, Your Nike Family pic.twitter.com/BgXNwItRRU — Nike (@Nike) March 15, 2020
Nike has 384 retail stores in the U.S., and workers will be paid in full while stores are shuttered, according to CNBC.
Retailers also shutting their doors to limit the spread of coronavirus include Patagonia, Apple, Warby Parker, Urban Outfitters, Glossier and Allbirds. Others are limiting hours. In Italy and France, stores considered non-essential have been ordered closed.
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At a coronavirus task force briefing Sunday, President Donald Trump addressed concerns that panic buying had led to empty grocery store shelves.
“You don’t have to buy so much,” Trump said, according to a White House media pool report. “Relax. We’re doing great. It all will pass”
Trump said he spoke to grocery chain executives Sunday afternoon and said “the stores are stocking up on a level that’s beyond Christmas time.” He said stores will remain open.
According to a White House media pool report, White House spokesman Judd Deere noted that participants on the call included Whole Foods Market, Campbell Soup Company, Target, C & S Wholesale Grocers, Consumer Brands Association, National Grocers Association, Winco Food, General Mills, Inc., Aldi USA, Sysco, Southeastern Grocers, Costco, Publix Super Markets, Tyson Food, Cargill, Inc., The Kroger Co., Walmart, The Kraft Heinz Company, Pepsi, Albertson’s, Food Industry Association, United Natural Foods, Inc., Dollar General Corporation and Wegmans.
“Today, President Donald J. Trump held a telephone call with more than two dozen grocery store and supply chain executives from across the country. The President thanked them for the work they have already done to meet the needs of the public and for their continued commitment to the communities they serve. All of the executives are working hand-in-hand with the Federal Government, as well as State and local leaders, to ensure food and essentials are constantly available,” Deere said in a statement.
“The President reminded the participants that this is an all-of-America approach and each of their stores and the stores they support can help Americans feel calm and safe when shelves are stocked with the items they need. Supply chains in the United States are strong, and it is unnecessary for the American public to hoard daily essentials. The President thanked the executives for their close partnership and pledged to stay in close communication,” Deere said.
On Saturday, Trump said he was not opposed to closings to blunt the spread of the virus, according to a White House media pool report.
“I think it’s fine if they do it. I think it’s — frankly, it’s good if they do it. I think what Apple did is fine. And — want to keep people away for a little while. Just keep them away,” Trump said. “And, you know, when it gets better — well, people are going and buying things, and I understand that.”
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