Donald Trump Stirs Social Media by Mocking Joe Biden, Saying He'll 'Listen to the Scientists' If Elected
10/19/2020 10:57 am EDT
Biden Spokesperson
Biden campaign spokesperson Andrew Bates spoke out against Trump's commentary on Sunday night. Not only did he condemn this anti-science philosophy, he argued that Trump had squandered a strong economy that he inherited from the Obama-Biden administration.
Slogan
Some argued that the Biden campaign should simply adopt this quote as a slogan, with no alterations at all. To them, "listening to scientists" was a top priority for the next president.
Trump Advisers
Meanwhile, some mocked Trump for who he listens to instead of scientists, calling out some of his most infamous advisers and influencers.
Hypocrite
Many critics also pointed out the many ways in which Trump has benefited from scientists, including his state-of-the-art COVID-19 treatment with the latest in experimental drugs and treatments. They wondered how he can impugn the people who may have saved his life less than a month ago.
Economy
As for Trump's brags about the economy, Americans had plenty of reason to dispute that as well. Some chimed in to remark on the income they've lost through this pandemic, even when their state's lock down restrictions were lifted.
Death Toll
Americans could not ignore the coronavirus numbers in contrast to the economic numbers, either, with nearly a quarter-million Americans now dead and millions more infected. According to Johns Hopkins University, the U.S. has a disproportionate amount of the world's cases.
Efficacy
Aside from mocking the president for this contradictory talking point, many critics wondered if it would really be as effective as the president seems to hope. Many guessed that at this point, even his loyal followers may start to defect as they see the impact of this pandemic on their communities and families.
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