Donald Trump Shares Video of Response Team's Tips to Combat Coronavirus, and Social Media Weighs In
President Donald Trump shared a message from members of the coronavirus response team talking [...]
Plenty of Twitter users found fault in Trump's message, with one telling him to "stop shouting" and to focus on getting resources to those who need them amid the public health crisis.
prevnextstop shouting, you chicken-fried popinjay. where is the web site you promised? where are the hospital ships? where are the ventilators? where are the masks? where are the test kits? where is the leadership
— Jeff Tiedrich (@itsJeffTiedrich) March 19, 2020
Likewise, some called for the mass production of coronavirus tests and masks.
prevnextSTART MASS PRODUCING TESTS AND MASKS NOW!
— Chris B (@ChrisBEsq) March 19, 2020
Others criticized the message for using the widely accepted term "social distancing," arguing that instead it should be called "physical distancing" in order to encourage people to reach out to friends and family through social media and various technologies.
prevnext“Physical distancing” is the correct term. You don’t have to “socially” distance yourself. You can still be “social” on social media. Stop using this social distancing.
— Scott Dworkin (@funder) March 19, 2020
But others praised the president for his messaging, with one Twitter user writing that they're glad to see him sharing facts from experts.
prevnextSocial distancing is important and I agree with this message. I would much rather Trump tweet out these kinds of things that are educational rather than resorting to scapegoating.
— Eugene Gu, MD (@eugenegu) March 19, 2020
Some pointed out that social distancing needs to be enforced in popular spring break destinations, especially after partygoers in Miami made headlines. "If I get corona, I get corona. At the end of the day, I'm not going to let it stop me from partying," partygoer Brady Sluder told Reuters on Wednesday.
prevnextThe "social distance" needs to be the new spring break dance craze.#ChinaVirus
— PlayTheTrumpCard ⚡️ Text TRUMP to 88022 (@PlaysTrumpCard) March 19, 2020
Others took the opportunity to urge their peers to follow directions from Trump and other leaders asking people to keep their distance.
prevnextWe should remember this moment in history. As a species we are banding together to fight a common enemy, that isn’t our fellow man. Our children will remember this moment. Our children will tell our children about this moment. We must all do our part to flatten curve
— ♻️🇺🇸 Christopher Zullo (@ChrisJZullo) March 19, 2020
Some praised the healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic working to flatten the curve and stop the spread.
THE REAL HEROES. pic.twitter.com/vCQqyfs7uJ
— Phillip- Remove All Republicans (@Phillip2020Vote) March 19, 2020
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