Kathy Griffin Calls out Donald Trump for 'Lying' Amid Coronavirus Isolation and Social Media Weighs In

Stephen Andrew

03/26/2020 12:19 pm EDT

Kathy Griffin was recently isolated in the hospital, after experiencing coronavirus symptoms, and the post she shared from her hospital bed criticizing Donald Trump has lit up social media. Griffin shared a pair of images on Instagram, with one of her view from the bed. The other is a selfie revealing that she's wearing a mask for protection.

She also shared a screen shot of Trump's tweet, wherein he stated, "Just reported that the United States has done far more 'testing' than any other nation, by far! In fact, over an eight day span, the United States now does more testing than what South Korea (which has been a very successful tester) does over an eight week span. Great job!" In her caption of the post, Griffin hit back at Trump, saying, "He's lying. I was sent to the #COVID19 isolation ward room in a major hospital ER from a separate urgent care facility after showing UNBEARABLY PAINFUL symptoms. The hospital couldn't test me for #coronavirus because of CDC (Pence task force) restrictions. #TESTTESTTEST."

The post has garnered quite a lot of responses, as many of Griffin's followers have a variety of feelings about the post. Scroll down to see what they are saying.

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"So trump says USA has been testing more than anyone. But because you a celebrity hasn't been tested he is lying???"

"Praying that you will overcome this, sending all my love to my queen."

"Sending you prayers and love. Please stay strong—- you are loved."

"Oh no, KG. Praying. Hoping for the best. Much love."

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"Holding loving space for you, dear Kathy. The world is better with you in it!"

"[Oh my God] how much attention do you need."

"I do hope you feel better but I just say that he is not lying. I don't support him but the USA has done more testing than any other country."

"This administration is an absolute joke. Please get rest [Kathy], we love you."

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"All of a sudden you need his help and for them to hurry and test you? [Laughing out loud] your (sic) like the bottom of his list of priorities lol you might be waiting a while! Get comfy lol."

"Look at all that space you got! It must be nice not having to lay on the ground like everyone else without money."

"Trump has done way more for the USA then Australia's pm has done for us."

"Get better soon! My heart is breaking for you and your family!"

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"Oh no. Hang in there KG. You've been thru so much. We love you."

"His default state is to lie. Hope you get well soon [Kathy]."

"But yet some celebrities and our government are able to get tested without showing any symptoms!

"A friend of mine has been seriously ill for the past week and was denied last for the test, and now she finally got tested two days ago, but she was told it can now take up to 7-10 days before results, so basically after she has recovered she will know if she had the virus! This is ridiculous!"

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"Same they sent me home under quarantine and wouldn't test me so I'm out of work and my job won't pay me unless I'm tested."

"[Kathy] if you are REALLY in so much 'pain' then how can you even have the energy to focus on Trump/be on social media? Narc."

"I had the same issue. The doctor flat out told me I had all the symptoms of Coronavirus but since I could not name someone who also had it they wouldn't test me.

"I self isolated for 2 weeks, had a 103+ fever for 5 days & now have pneumonia."

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"He is lying. No one has the tests. They tell you to go home!"

"Oh jeez. Your body must have given out due to all this stress. Rest up and be well. We need you back and strong for all the laughs we need."

"He's doing a great job! I have a lot respect for you and brakes my heart about your mom. Hang there. I will include you in my prayers.

"We all need to stand together at moments like this people look up to you as I do. Let's beat this together!! God bless us all"

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"Please, please get better!!! The world needs you! I need you!!"

"Highest risk first! Hating on the president doesn't help right now."

"This is terrible. But thank you for letting people know this. Kaiser isn't or can't test people who have some symptoms. Testing people would save lives!"

"Stay strong [Kathy] you're a fighter! You'll get through this! We need you to make us all laugh we then is all over. We need you more than ever after all this!!!"

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