He continues with the "the federal government isn't a shipping clerk" line! Don't say you're there to help governors and then not use the Defense Production Act authorization to order the equipment. It's "let the marketplace organize it all" ideology taken to a sociopathic level.
Aaron Rupar @atrupar
24 Mar 2020
Trump to Bill Hemmer on Democratic governors criticizing the federal government for not supplying enough needed medical gear: "They have to get that gear themselves ... they shouldn't be hitting us."

Mar 24, 2020 · 7:53 PM UTC

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For haven sake, two yrs ago who knew we’ll be in this. He himself didn’t want to believe it a month ago.... With due respect, pls more Love&Compassion: Not taking advantage Not opening YET, PLEASE.... GET WITH PRESIDENT FRM SALVADOR & THE COUNTRIES WHO’s PRESIDENT GUIDES TO LOVE
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mom this is why we get upset when you say capitalism can be ok. it will never be ok. those who espouse capitalism WANT things to be this way because they cant fathom being one of the have-nots
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God bless you, Marianne, for continuing to speak truth to this insane power.
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It’s one thing for the federal government to say to the states, “Figure it out yourself.” It’s another thing to say, “Drop dead.”
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