Vice President Mike Pence, right, along with Florida Sen. Rick Scott, left, and Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, speaks to the media after a meeting with cruise line company leaders to discuss the efforts to fight the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, at Port Everglades, Saturday March 7, 2020, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention submitted the plan this week as a way of trying to control the virus, but White House officials ordered the air travel recommendation be removed, said the official who had direct knowledge of the plan. Trump administration officials have since suggested certain people should consider not traveling, but they have stopped short of the stronger guidance sought by the CDC.
Vice President Mike Pence, speaking Saturday after meeting with cruise ship industry leaders in Florida, targeted his travel advice to a narrower group: older people with serious health problems. For most people, the flu-like viral illness causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. But — like the flu — it can cause pneumonia and be much more lethal to people made frail by old age and by conditions that make it harder for their bodies to fight infections.
“The clear message to people who fit into those categories is; ‘You ought to become a semi-hermit. You’ve got to really get serious in your personal life about social distancing, and in particular avoiding crowds of any kind,’” said Dr. William Schaffner, a Vanderbilt University expert on infectious diseases.
“At this point the risk in the U.S. remains low, but we are seeing it spread rapidly. We are going from the calm before the storm to the beginning of the storm,” said Frieden, who now heads Resolve to Save Lives, an organization promoting global public health.
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posas13 Put Trump and Pence on a commercial flight that is packed!!!
Interestingly belltolls4trump this is the same date. I didn’t look for it either.
Hey realDonaldTrump this pissed me off back then. Is this Nancy Pelosi's fault?
The WhiteHouse cares about no one except for corporations. 🖕
Passing blame is not a solution. It’s real, it’s here and we have to deal with it and get through it!
I think it makes sense to recommend seniors not fly but... ...The fact that virus hits seniors or those less well, may indicate nature’s natural selection.:
Yeah I heard about that one too. What disturbed me more are the pathetic contents of support from Americans for trump and his band of sycophants in light of all the damage he’s doing to our lives in this country. What is wrong with these ppl?
Criminal and they should be charged.
Fake news. They told everyone not to fly. FactsMatter
Trump has botched this up too.
More fake news. Read the articles you TDS infected boobs.
As always..... mystery person.
trish_regan , seanhannity and TomiLahren should all be fired from Fox News for their irresponsible comments on this dangerous CoronaVirus. We all know that Trump was feeding Fox News these lies to protect his re-election.
Oh I thought it was 15 cases going to zero very soon. The stable genius said it was not an issue. Not to worry. They are doing a very excellent job. Best in the world. Hmmmmm. What in God’s name happened
I *heard* the VP specifically say the opposite of what you claim. VPPressSec
lol
LISTEN TO THE CDC AND FEDERAL AND STATE HEALTH OFFICIALS AND EXPERTS. IGNORE TRUMP.
Because they are grown ass adults in the greatest country in the world. Are you saying that seniors are stupid?
hafiz_rashid If they’d done this, Wilbur Ross would’ve gone on TV and said, “I don’t understand why they have to fly commercial. Can’t they fly private?”
Remove trump now before he does anything else to jeopardize America!
joncoopertweets They all got their MD’s on Google
DavidJollyFL OVERRULING HEALTH OFFICIALS CANNOT HAPPEN!
I like the expression of the man on the far left 😆🤪 ‘say WHAT, Mike Pence?’
Shame on them😷
killing their own base? a brave move cotten, lets see how it plays out for them
Fascist oligarch puppets working to protect economy as long as possible.
It makes sense not to give out the warning because the virus isnt a threat. Most people have a higher chance of dying of the flu. Elderly people for the most part probably have the sense not to travel if they are at risk just because they will probably contract something else.
Because to them, keeping the airlines in business is more important than our citizens dying. COVID19
Sadly it seems AMERICA could be in the brink of social disorder, many wont take kindly to any form of restrictions and they know it.
These people are criminals. In China they’d be executed for such incompetence and selfishness. I’m against capital punishment. Life in prison would be fair.
Neatguy14 Gotta protect those airline stocks.
VP what do you ha e to say about this. You were so concerned about older people. Disgusting
These Folks Are More Concerned Abt: “Dollar Bills Are More Important Than Human Lives”!!!
He can't TELL them not to fly... But the WH already said that the rate of infection was higher for elderly & immune deficient at the first of Feb. So that's a lie.
Ok old people. You who are in a higher risk category. You can get into a crowded poorly ventilated airplane. What can go wrong? Love, The Trump administration.
Enjoy it snowflakes!! TRUMP 2020 by a landslide. WOO HOO!!!
realDonaldTrump
We are in danger. More every day this administration remains in office. TrumpPenceOutNow
Thanks to maddow for calling attention to the lack of direction for our seniors in the wake of this virus. coronavirus COVIDー19
Economics overrules health again
VP realDonaldTrump Mass murderers - all of you.
What is wrong with those health officials Everyone just follows Trump even when people are dying!!!
Wtf You are fake news
We already knew not to trust this administration.
I hope anyone in that demographic will take precautions anyway.
Not surprising.
DJT is consistently a Screw Up!!
Sounds made up.
MaddowBlog 🚨🚨🚨🖕🏻tRUmp👹 is a ClearAndPresentDanger 🚨🚨🚨 AND PathologicalLIAR🤬QuarantineAndREMOVEtRUmp‼️ 🚨🚨 CoronaVirusPandemic🦠🖕🏻tRUmpWillKillUsALL🚨🚨
PROFIT POPULATION CONTROL That's all I'm getting out of this. Welcome to the US Government
They’re gonna kill the biggest demographic of conservative voters
Are you kidding me? He is making it easier and easier for people to realize he is just nuts.
MaddowBlog I think they want them all dead!! 💀 VoteBlueToEndThisNightmare
Oh bs
merecatholicism FAKE NEWZZZZZZZ!
MaddowBlog
Doesn’t he fall under physically fragile?
Wow! Terrible.
.VP, you have the power to protect the american people. invoke the 25th!
tjcpigpen Just another unsubstantiated rumor.
lrober1 Lol. Just make us business before u die.
Liberals were shocked Trump won 2016- 2020 result is going to send most of the liberals to a Mental hospital. I predict the Trump Tsunami win California also.
MaddowBlog of course, they would.
Trump is elderly make him go on a commercial plane
I dont remember Obama shutting down travel to countries with ebola or mers the way Trump shut down travel to China. Yet they will try to blame him for this when in reality this is nature gone wild. Nobody saw this coming, and China was no help.
Except they already said we ALL should avoid flying and travel. Come one...
Dunces in suits & ties. Led by one of the biggest dunces ever, Mike Pence. Of course, there is a bigger one that's lying and cheating through each day he exists. His 'genius' knows no bounds.
No segment of society is disposable. WeAreNotDisposable OlderVotersMatter OlderVotersVote Dreamers Dreams VotersSpeak talkingfedspod AARP tribelaw JoyceWhiteVance JoeBiden SenSanders ewarren Trump realDonaldTrump VP PhilipRucker JRubinBlogger allinwithchris
Not just the elderly & physically frail everybody should avoid traveling if possible. Just exempt the swamp creatures so COVID-19 can take good care of them
MaddowBlog As a member of Old Goat Society, don’t Trump realDonaldTrump & VP Mike_Pence realize olderpeople are one of the highest of voters to turn out? The EmperorHasNoClothes. If there were any doubt they definitely don’t care about of Americans infected AmericansInfected.
MaddowBlog Why does Germany have 800 cases of CoronavirusOutbreak CoronavirusOutbreak CoronavirusTesting and NO DEATHS while the AmericansInfected Americans have 402 known cases & 19 deaths See post under “CoronaVirusTesting”. testing OversightDems POGOBlog weareoversight
You cannot take away freedoms from anyone for ‘their own safety’. It is the elderly’s right to make that decision whether it’s worth it or not.
three dickheads for the price of one!
Their last attempt to interfere with the LANDSLIDE in 2020! They all got Trumped from the moment he took office!! We love you Mr. President! Greatest President EVER!!!
Good !
They care more about big business and the upcoming election. Sad.
Hey you need to issue a retraction. Are you now part of the Fake News too? Journalism done right way requires multiple sourcing which U failed to do here. Please stop relying on leaks from anonymous partisans out to get this president. Do your job, and stop inciting public.
Lies! More rogue CIA agents?
Imagine if someone said ' Do not fly during flu season' you know, due to the thousands who die
If pens an Trump say it den it rite. I don’t belif the docs cuz Dey r all libs.
I heard those recommendations on the news yesterday and this am. Elderly and those with underlying health issues. What did the WH do to suppress? People need to find their inner common sense and stop relying on government to think for them.
As my elderly mother said “President is trying to kill the old folks on Social Security so he can take their money”.
Let that sink in.
As MickMulvaneyOMB said, you will only have to worry if you are not bowing down and worshipping realDonaldTrump . You shd sign away your rights & make POTUS the King. Floods, Fires, & viruses will smite those that oppose the ChosenOne . RNC DNC CNN seanhannity
So I’m guessing Mike IncompePence will be the next to get fired/resign because Trump, per usual, will not take the heat for this. He will use one of his sacrificial lambs.
Coronavirus will magically disappear in a month dont worry
carlquintanilla Another lie
Breaking: The AP is making up nonsense and reporting it as fact.
“White House Refuses to Tell People What to Fucking Do” oh the horror.
That describes him. Do more rallies.
He doesn't want those airline stocks to drop, now does he?
He does know the elderly form a large chunk of his base, right?
As if smart people listen to anything the White House tells them
It's ALL about money to Trump, and he doesn't want to look bad.
Reminds of doctors union here in Aus, known as the AMA, backing a moronic doctor called Chris Higgins who came back from US with a cold then immediately went & started treating patients and visiting aged care homes. The age of misinformation reaches new levels of stupid!
zlj517 perfect! Keep doing!
Toure WH are science deniers
Of course not, old people fly to Trump's golf courses
Fake news. “people with underlying conditions — particularly those who are elderly — should take steps to distance themselves from the risk of infection, including avoiding crowds and long plane trips.”
Wtf?
What a disgrace
People need to hibernate now. Immediately.
Agree with the decision. These are grown people. They can make their own decisions. The government shouldn't be telling them what they can or can not do. We're NOT a socialist/communist country!
This not a dictatorship! We demand transparency.
Ahhh. The 'Federal Official' aka: FakeNews
Brownsgr43
Advocate for elderly. At 65 & Asthmatic ? I KNOW the last thing I should be doing in flying in a sealed tube with recirculating air & a virus on the loose. Advocate for common sense.
Hey AP...until you can back up your headline with something more than an anonymous single source followed by on-the-record denials, you are nothing more than propagandists and frauds.
This administration is dangerous to the American public. More so everyday.
dan_bernstein They don’t give a shit about you. If the 47% of you could admit your mistake we have a chance!!!
We've got to get these clowns out of office
All realDonaldTrump cares about is his image and how this pandemic will affect it.
So they have more knowledge than the medical/science folks! Don’t believe anything Pence Trump and his administration says!
Its only because the majority of the white house are seniors
Never bet people’s life for political gain. It’s shameful and shortsighted.
Who is the official, and did you do ANY fact checking & verification...? I doubt it...
Flying may risk exposure, but so does going to the supermarket, church, a concert, or riding a city bus or subway. sitting in a doctor's office. Seems rather odd the health officials would target just one activity.
If all the elderly are dying, it makes the case for cutting Medicare easier.
Sweet Jesus. That trio in the thumbnail 🤦♂️
The Associated Press should be ashamed to put this fakenews and terror upon the American People. Shame on you
Despicable
And this is the monumental challenge facing America
Elderly are old enough to take responsibility for thier actions If they ( we ) fly anddie itis only our fault. Not yours not the Presidents but our responsibility. You younger people ought to learn a little about RESPONSIBLITY ! STOP BLAMING OTHERS
Killing your voting base for the markets and to own the libs.
Idiots, endangering the elderly!
Look who are monkeying out the business here...
Thanks SenCoryGardner! Remember this November senoirs..Cory couldnt care less about you.. He only wants your votes
Popehat NPRmelissablock nprpolitics Is there any move by the AMA, AARP & other groups to form communication alliances? A unified, alternate voice led by responsible, recognized organizations providing clear guidance, maybe working with states without taking USG head on - possible
He would rather we die
That was proven wrong
So people are fine with foreigners flying in to this country but want to decriminate against old Americans? How unreal!
WarsARacket US response has been shhhh and shunning
The Trump show needs to be cancelled. He is endangering Americans and should not be in a position where ethics and humanity are required.
Weird.
MJ_StormBorn As soon as they sell their airline stocks on Monday they will issue this exact alert
And let me guess they are doing this to try and help their airline donors, they need fresh yachts this year
Sh/t I wouldn't believe anybif this trash this 'cold runny nose ' bs is so fake. This started during first of civilization more well known as politics. Any body can catch it, just have a judgemental mind and a runny nose your good to go. Ohh white house donwenmore food stamps
'Pence is doing a great job overseeing this.' ie: Killing everyone
Fly
Trump is more concerned about the stock market than he is about Americans dying. To Trump they are just numbers. He lacks any empathy or sympathy. Trump is a heartless narcissist. He doesn’t care if people are in danger of being infected. He only cares about airline stock prices.
They want us to die!
This White House cannot be trusted when we need them the most. Trump is a clear and present danger to America and the world.
good! that’s half of trump supporters! trump doesn’t care he’ll let them all die!!! TrumpVirus TrumpVirusCoverup TrumpNotFitForOffice
This present administration is such a joke! Our country is in a state of lawlessness and chaos since there isn’t one qualified person in this corrupt GOP! GOPComplicitTraitors
FakeNews
Dr Anthony Fauci Completely Denied this allegation today by & stated it was FALSE & NEVER OCCURRED FakeNewsMedia producing Anti-Trump Propaganda to discredit our potus. Time for WH to impose Sedition Act with MSM like previous presidents. MSM LIES DAILY & Can’t B Trusted
Population control
They trying to kill granny
DuurdyDog
Fuckers!
Idiots
They are getting people killed. This is so fucked.
Screw you, science! This country runs on beliefs and prayer!
jdickerson The only good decision this White House has ever made. The flu is a bigger killer
Because of the stock market. Trump has proven time and time again that he lacks empathy. Nothing will change that fact. Listen up Republicans he doesn't care about you either. So while you watch your ederly mom, dad or family member struggle to survive thank the White House
American citizens will die as a result of this administrations ignorance.
he. Seniors will do what we damn please. One thing we're definately gonna do is vote trump in 2020.
Of course they overruled them, they want as many older people to get infected as possible to thin out all those parasites so they can steal their social security. That is after they get their vote in November.
Those people need to speak out‼️
Isn't this common sense?
CunningSq16
Whose your source? If they are being truthful, they should allow their name to be used to show their credibility. Otherwise it’s a rumor at best.
Again with the lies AP. One anonymous source? Give Americans a break and start telling the truth. Older people are smart enough to listen to what experts have said and decide for themselves. Your DNC propaganda is showing.
Trump is making money off every test kit now, that is after rejecting the first test kits because he wasn't invested in the company that made them!
That immediately affects Trump, Pelosi, Sanders, Biden, Schumer , McConnell etc.. That's why!!!
impeach_me_plz WTF of a government is this? You see this in China, N. Korea, Cuba, Venezuela Let's protect the government fuck the people 🤯
Name that official🤔 FakeNewsAlert 🤪 Enemy of the people spreading propaganda 🤡
We all know why
They care more about the economy 😂. Good job America
Not even in Puerto Rico. Troll
MaddowBlog Because that would prevent most of Congress from flying, right?
Why. What the heck?
SenateDems SenateGOP AARPFL AARPCA AARPOR AARPNY AARPNC AARPSC AARP The article below is an excellent article for seniors to review and understand....google it......especially since the trump administration is silent about COVID19 CoronavirusUSA senior mortality
Far be it for health officials to know what they’re talking about...I mean they’re highly trained in their field of medicine and have the best interests of the people in mind. Why should we listen to them? [He says sarcastically]
The party of less government wants you to trust the government 👌🏼
Fuckin GavinNewsom not competent enough to follow directions !
GOP must be dismantled.
Good grief!! Hopefully the family members of the elderly and physically fragile Americans will explain why it is not safe to travel or take cruises!
mark_dow AARP AARPFL AARPCA AARPOR AARPNY AARPNJ SenateDems SenateGOP foxandfriends senatemajldr GOPChairwoman GOPLeader Republican retirees: trump would rather you continue spending travel dollars and expose yourself to a 15% mortality rate* from coronavirus...(*W.H.O.)
They are idiot...
When a global pandemic is being used for political purposes.
So let me try to understand. They're advising people with known serious underlying medical condition not to go on cruises because of consequence if they do. It seems reasonable to assume therefore that people will get infected they'll be unwell but return to their communities.
NancyLeeGrahn 😡
Profits over pandemic prevention.
It’s worse than what we are told. Think about. This virus was out last year. How many people have we had contact with flu like symptoms? How many was hospitalized for respiratory issues ? How many people been flying with individuals coughing and sneezing? Almost everyone.
Thoughts and prayers
Honest to goodness, all I can say to them is...You first.
fake news
Politicians should not have the authority to overrule medical experts. Not on this. Not a Reproductive Rights. Not on anything.
BREAKING NEWS: Rep Sen Ted Cruz announces on Twitter that he has quarantined himself after a participant at a conservative conference held in Maryland, where the president and vice president also attended, has turned out to be infected by the Corona.
HER name was anonymous and didn't have authorization.. but he said orange man bad.
No deaths involved in not letting them take the risk
Is it that hard to understand that money doesn’t always trump human lives?
It's an administration plan to reduce social security and medicare recipients.
StevePeers 😬💔😪
USNavyMomPA I am not going to fly until the epidemic is under controlled.
They are more concerned about the economy than saving lives.
Three pricks lined up in a row.
bobmuellerwkrn I’m hearing there were two people diagnosed at VU at least two weeks ago and the information wasn’t released. DM for more.
USNavyMomPA Of course - we pay for Airforce 1 and it’s self contained for the man who “Trumped” America.
Another 1/2 truth by the AP.
Our government knew about it. Waited to tell America. When it is too late. Makes you wonder.
BS
Seniors, stay home if you like living and not being held against your will!
This is a BS story. Fake news.
🤔🤔🤔 Elderly & physically fragile traveling may be seen as if the crisis is not as bad as it is. The crisis is hitting our service, travel & entertainment industries hard & also our economy. Trump was planning to run on our economy & now can't. He has 💩 for 🧠s. 😎😎🇺🇸🎗🇺🇸🎗
People should have enough commonsense to know not to travel if they have pre existing health issues. If you go on a cruise right now, you're out if your MIND! The gov can't hold everyones hand.
That is absurd! Is the White House blind?😡
OpenOutcrier So? Not sure what the big deal is. It should be a persons choice if they want to and are healthy enough. Think WhiteHouse was right.
Tell Trump if he's so sure Commercial flights are safe.. FLY ONE HIMSELF!
I know of several older men that should fly commercial and visit a certain care facility in Kirkland WA to prove how safe it is! TrumpisFlushingAmericaDowntheToilet
It would appear realDonaldTrump and his admin actually want Americans to fall ill and potentially die. If that's the case, the lack of competant management makes perfect sense. Why would a POTUS want Americans to die? Is he incompetent or does he have an ulterior motive?
I will believe what the CDC and the scientists say, not what realDonaldTrump , who has lied so many times, or VP who is a sanctimonious zealot says. This administration doesn't care about American lives - only reelection. hypocrites
OceanGirl790
Mal-fucking-practice
Hey AOC do sick people really need government to tell them not to fly or go on a cruise ,unlike Democrats republicans think for themselves
BREAKING: 1000 people died from H1N1 Swine Flu under Obama Where was the when the first 100 died? Nowhere.
How do you override doctors?
Ez4u2say_Janis Americans are in grave danger under your incompetent president
VP and realDonaldTrump are the last people anyone wants dealing with an emergency that requires intelligence, organization, compassion and truth - qualities unheard of in WhiteHouse TrumpVirus TrumpLiesAboutCoronavirus
russ30327 Off course they would over rule everything even doing what’s right
Oh sure! The AP is to be trusted
Well; I guess those under the White House can go by that but not health officials whom the WH has no control over. Or?
BY1959 Mike Pence, that so called great christian, is going along with this in essence playing god.
Its only a flu bug people. Its sad all the idiots saying its anything worse
This is BS. Anyone that believes this BS is a fool. Everyone in the Trump admin is saying the opposite. Wake up fools
They are all fools! Well. I'm 70, an RN, and I'M telling elders not to fly!!!!
I’d recommend only the elderly and physically fragile members of Congress fly. USCongress
barrontrump
How pathetic are people that we have to have our government tell us if we should fly or not. Are people really not capable of making these decisions on their own?
Twitter is Home to untold millions of irrational, illogical people.
Major coverup by Trump. When he’s voted out he will need to be tried for MURDER ONE but let’s not forget about treason. Both punishable by death. I’m against the death penalty but not in this instance
Absolutely correct Trump for once I agree with you. Good job don’t take shit from anybody I don’t give the elders more shit they already have
Name of source? You owe us that.
I’m elderly and flying next week. As though I need “officials” to decide that for me. Good for Trump ( if there is any truth to this story)
I assume that 'elderly' is older than Sanders, Biden, & Trump.
Dr Fauci confirmed this is fake news from one “anonymous” source
One way for trump to reduce the Medicare budget. Kill ‘em off.
The people who would listen to Trump over the CDC are probably Trump voters. You'd think he'd be looking to protect those people at any cost.
What the hell!!!! Really?
we don't need no elderly! votin and shit
You've already lost if you depend on the WH to tell you what is common sense..
Haha always trying to blame Trump.. this isn’t journalism
Pence is taking us to the promised land, isn’t he?
Why would the government have to recommend you not do something? Common sense should.
jack. Fake news!! Never happened.
Unnamed official... go sell this tripe to folks who still buy your bullshit.
This is how tRump is going to cut Medicare and Medicaid, kill off have the elderly population. coronavirus COVID19 COVID19 Coronavid19 ImpeachTrumpAgain
Trump is literally trying to kill his base and they don't care....
That is fake news. Dr. Fauci completely debunked that today on Chris Wallace.
He only cares about the stick market
It is amazing how many people comment on a headline but do t read the article.
SCU MB AGS— sorry but no other word fits!! If you are one you must wear it
“The person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity did not have authorization to talk about the matter. The person did not have direct knowledge about why the decision to kill the language was made or who made the call.” What has happened to investigative journalism?
Given that a lot of “seniors” happen to be flight crew, I can see why this would be a problem.
ohtruthful1 IdiotsInCharge. wtf
Fake news
How about mandatory cleaning after each flight. I’m sure those seats and tables are germ infested not to mention the overhead bins
Where's the investigation? Support ShahidForChange if you want someone who'll actually fight for you instead of Pelosi who'll just do a load of grandstanding.
Unconscionable that the lives of Seniors were considered expendable.
They obviously have not stopped riding on cruise ships so why would the administration tell seniors they can't fly? The coverage of the coronavirus is 24/7 I'm pretty sure they know the risk.
Of course they did!! How else will Trump get to his golf course ?
Because dollars and cents is more important to the GOP than actual lives!
That travel ban should apply to T(he)rump as well.
The TrumpAdministration is full of self serving nitwits!
WH has head up its sphincter
We were just on a flight and it was completely full. No masks either
For once a sensible White House decision!
Why don't I believe this story Another *source* that tells this to a reporter & no need to verify PLEASE
This guy... He knows this is bullshit
So the elderly can no longer self determine? The whitehouse has no business recommending how they should travel. selfdterminationforall
What do health officials know Oh yeah....it's WHAT THEY DO....
COVID19 TrumpVirus TrumpVirusCoverup Pencedemic
MaddowBlog Who's making live or die public health policy? Why ever do epidemiologists bother with PhDs? Why in the world do we have people going to school 8 years for MDs? When we just have to check Pence's gut?
12000 Americans died during Obama’s swine flu. No media outrage, no incitement To panic. Open your eyes to the double standard people! Hypocrisy at its finest.
Er, so, this is mass murder?
So all of yall are saying 'let the government control you!' If your grandparents want to fly, who is gonna stop them? Damn yall need to think for yourselves!
If true, shame on those doctors that take an oath
The basic mathematical expression is: Trump's ego Trump's political interests public interest
Didn’t all three of these guys get money from Giuliani’s minion?
Fox viewers, Wikipedia. In 2008, 25–54 age group, Fox News had an avg of 557,000 viewers, but dropped to 379,000 in 2013 while increasing its overall audience from 1.89 million in 2010 to 2.02 million in 2013. The median age of a prime-time viewer was 68 as of 2015.
gtconway3d Economypeople
Wow.
CarlyJA22 Here’s three really astonishing men with 00 credibility.
If it's as bad as all of you commenting on this then half of you should have the virus.
You don’t need the government to force you to take precautions. As an elderly person you should have the same rights to fly as everyone else, but you do so knowing the risk of death from the virus is higher for you.
AP is bullshit.
Who in WhiteHouse is competent to make such a decision? We know that realDonaldTrump and Mike_Pence are proud of their ignorance of science, so who is making the recommendation?
HoaxPresident
This is a bizarre story from AP. Are they succumbing to the scourge of MSM Fake News? One source...really?
I flew twice this past week! Bring Clorox to go and hand wipes .. Clorox traytables, air vents, armrests, seats, seatbelt & buckle (window shade if needed) you’ll be fine flying! 🙄
Now wait... experts continue to say that the planes air is cleaner that others, it’s filtered every 2 minutes. Less likely to get this virus in an aircraft that sitting in church... so gonna ban church
Trump 2020!
Fake news.
Stupid is as stupid does....so tired of all this winning. Ugh!
DeityFree OMG, the trump administration is sacrificing our elders
“said the official”. So one unnamed source. Gtfo
Let me guess...'an unnamed source' Let the TDS continue
Don’t listen to fake news!!! Come on people!! Trump is a great leader !!and all this is bull cause of election!! Think every election as far back as you can remember, there has always been some kind of bull crap 💩 1 TRUST GOD!!! Pray !!! JESUS CHRIST ALMIGHTY IS IN CONTROL!!!
Let me guess; Unnamed Source?
So you’re gonna tell Gramps he can’t travel because of the flu... LOL
Because the White House are medical experts. After all, trumps uncle...
They want us to die.
Of course they did.
They ought to protect their Boomer voting base a little better if they want Trump in 2020.
It’s like we are being led by the mayor from Jaws
CherylDeniece dickweeds
It's sad because it's their voters they're killing
Good!
You are assuming the government gives a damn about people, they want people to die, old people in particular, par for the course. Stop assuming we have common sense leadership, we don't, we have no leadership, thinks are running on autopilot.
They don't give a good damn.
GOP; putting money before health, truth and decency.
The person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity did not have authorization to talk about the matter. The person did not have direct knowledge about why the decision to kill the language was made or who made the call.
That’s what happens when you appoint someone who doesn’t believe in science to an issue that should solely be addressed with science
SpeakerPelosi RepJerryNadler RepAdamSchiff weareoversight JoeBiden Cared somebody do something about this president he's putting the country's health risk WAKE UP
While Trump dined with wealthy donors in MarALago last night, the cruise ship waiting to dock in California has run out food. Ben Carson declared they have no constructive plan for the passengers. Oh, and Melania is busy building a new tennis court at the WH. Be best, everyone.
Great job voting this clown administration in, conservatives. I hope those tax cuts were worth potentially getting a lethal virus due to governmental incompetence.
Why does DeSantis always look like he wants to 😢 cry
joncoopertweets 🎶'only a fool would say that'🎶 Steely Dan
Not every senior is in fragile health. To ban all would be silly.
Why are we listening or even hearing from anyone other than scientists and medical professionals Speak to local Dr’s. If you don’t have a personal Dr call your local hospital. They will give you accurate directions b/c they are on the front lines and they want minimum spread
BryanDawsonUSA As a senior, I find the White House's countermanding of health officials' recommendations to be arrogant, irresponsible. A dangerous precedent!
Is this how they plan on cutting SS?
So, I gather you folks believe that seniors can’t make their own decisions?
The White House seems more defensive about how they are perceived and less interested in anyone’s actual health risk
Yes! Pls infect your base. Nothing makes people embrace M4all like mountains of unavoidable medical debt!
Worse administration we have had in a while
Wow.
THIS IS A LIE!!!
BenNicolay Is it because the president would fit into that category and doesn't want to appear fragile?
NaveedAJamali Obviously GOP stands for GreedOverPeople duh!
Are we authoratarians? Of course not. Are senior citizens nitwits? Of course not.
Liars
Again, anyone listening to anything trumps government is saying is an absolute moron.
Seriously? These folks are trying to “thin the herd” a la the 1918 flu pandemic. How about some blood letting? That was En Vogue circa 1900...
Truly shocking...
25The45
joncoopertweets It's all about the money, bollocks to people dying.
joncoopertweets This is criminal. GOP, America is still waiting for you do the right thing. Do your damn jobs and hold this man accountable!
bellwak The government should not limit free travel for citizens not accused, or convicted of any crimes. If people want to travel, they know the hazards, and should be able to travel.
BeBest
Idiots f’ing idiots.
Anyone that dies from the virus, hold the Trump administration responsible.
“a federal official.”
Well you know who that would apply to...
NaveedAJamali So who’s gonna hold anyone accountable?
That's freaking lame!
Oh no. Concentration camps for the elderly and disabled. I better start packing.
Truth is it would be a very legitimate recommendation but would be heavily criticized of singling out a “class” common sense is truth and some see the truth as hate.
ONE anonymous source? Do better AP. FakeNews
Mismanagement, incompetence, ignorance, stupidity, negligence TrumpVirus RepAndyBiggsAZ dougducey SenMcSallyAZ votewarren FarnsworthEddie
Thank god for leakers - otherwise we’d never know what Trump officials are spinning or ignoring or changing to avoid upsetting Donald.
Fake news
Greed. Corruption.
The farm furiously at work... remember not to get near each other less than 6 ft ok?.... just trying to help.
covidgate
Sigh
Most elderly people should not be flying or taking cruises.IF they are foolish enough to think it doesn't matter to them, then they need to realize they're going to infect others, maybe even the family they love. I'm older I'm not going out because no one's in charge of this mess
This team of medical experts, along with of course Dr Donald himself, instills complete confidence in the Trump administration handling a pandemic.
Just look at the 2 Florida stooges by the VP... one wonders how many cases are truly in Florida
Yeah, i live in Montana, just like last year and the year before, I'm not travelng any where unless I need to. Not because I'm scared of the virus, it's because I'd rather not waste money that don't need wasting.
Bullshit...
The worship of money and racism are the hallmarks of this administration.
How Putinesque.
Lawsuit waiting to happen.
Idiots
Bs
rhontwit They're more concerned about saving the economy than they are about saving lives.
DR FAUCI UNEQUIVOCALLY SAID THAT THIS IS A LIE!!!!!! When are you going to retract and apologize?
So you think trump admin not making giving the strong recommendation is necessary for people to not travel? Last I checked Trump can’t get cities to follow federal laws like not harboring illegals yet you’re mad because he didn’t make a strong recommendation GTFOH
It would be considered discrimination
Face of evil
Maybe, use your head and don’t wait for someone else to advise you not to do dumb shit... how bout that.
jdickerson Why- They want the Seniors dead?
lookner As a trump supporter he is wrong here
It’s possible that something like this changes speed and scale of spread.
I’m a senior and I sure as hell don’t need health officials telling me what I can do.
vp and potus are bordering on committing criminaly neglegent acts.
Can we test the guy in middle?. I dont know, but he looks suspicious!
According to the Associated Press some unnamed person overruled another unnamed person… No names, no details, just a headline… A fake headline… Thanks associated press
Name the federal official, Pravda.
realDonaldTrump VP So, now you are deciding who can live and who doesn't! Hmmmm....you do realize that your 'base' makes up a lot of the 60+ and physically fragile criteria mentioned......
And that ladies and gentlemen is why you don’t listen to your government and use common sense
Haha. Fear mongers. Go buy some more toilet paper fools.
During Friday press conference they specifically recommended anyone one who is extra vulnerable, elderly and people with underlying health issues take precautions and even consider not traveling. So it was recommended to the people just not mandated.
Fake news. Shame on you. 😾😾😾
Our families lives are at stake!!!
Why would this be a surprise to anyone? You have to know he doesn’t value human life over money. Ever. Anywhere. Anytime.
OMG. Another stupid spin on facts. Instead of reading selected fed news, watch it for yourselves. If it’s recommended that people should remain about 8 feet from strangers, it means you should not fly or get too close to strangers in ANY situation.
LadyReverbs Trump Accidentally Drops Bombshell on Fox News - He's definitely cutting Social Security, Medicare & medicaid He's on Fox News saying it, once he's confronted he's going to call it fake news.
One anonymous source? Seems to lack plausibility.
These people are absolutely terrible in their job. Absolutely atrocious.
LadyReverbs Look its the three stooges☝️😒
FireGoddessB RepValDemings
TX_BLU_Girl So many people are going to die because the orange bag of shit in the White House is more concerned with the DJIA than he is with humans.
.1-1% mortality rate. The president was right to downplay how the media was reporting on the virus. They are trying to create a panic. The president was right again
They don’t care about us
Aviation Lobbyists?
They have the right to fly too. Seriously....how many more hoaxes can we cope with. Blue means crazy.
Fake News
That's I'm so done with thia corrupt, incompetent administration.
Has it occurred to others besides this OWL from swing state FL, that Trump is shooting himself in the foot by putting the elderly in harms way with these decisions?
OMG Trump wants us all to die!!! He hates old people!! Wait maybe he is targeting Biden.
Sick seniors shouldn’t even fly during flu season let alone the coronavirus
This is a complete bullshit article.
VIRUS? LV res here! If I have symptoms, follow the rules, see a doctor 1st, then follow 'his' referral to hospital for the test - but get sent home no test because I haven't been to a hotspot, I swear I will cough my way thru every gov building in town! Hot Spot that!
This is fake
atrocious.
The airline industry must of made a large donation to many worthwhile charities.
Ih, so not a dictator, now?
If you know the risks to your health, I would hope you are smart enough to do what is best for you. You shouldn’t need the government to tell you. They have given us the information. Do what’s right with it.
Well let's believe the AP. Not
I don't believe anything, you have to name the source, tired of this BS!
MaddowBlog Been following a quip all day. Trump turned down tests for corona virus then the cdc gave contract to company involved/owned by Trump. Please tell me that’s not true
Of course he did..
Denial will kill people
It’s almost like the dude in charge of outbreak control regularly ignores the advice of health officials......wild. Bet it’s never happened with him before
localofficals must lead
Frightening! Guess Trump meant it when he said he was going to cut Medicare and Medicaid, but by killing seniors off?
rexthetvterrier Why aren’t the health officials breaking rank and speaking out? Didn’t they take an oath, and not one to kiss Drumph’s ass?
AOC fear mongering. spreading panic. preying on the minds of those who are not mentally strong. you are pathetic. do the math people. think for yourselves!
Listen to your Governors& Mayors. If you live in a Republican State, I’m sorry for you.
Because it’s all about Trump’s “numbers”.
Business first.
leftist AP thinks elderly get their travel assistance from the President and not their 30-year old IT grandson who is freaking out about the virus.
rexthetvterrier Horror. I am a Senior who is scheduled to get on a plane. Would have loved to have that CDC information in order to make an informed decision!
This may be why AmericanAir & agent travelocity are treating customers so poorly by rejecting refunds OR credits for even those who are at risk. SenBooker SenatorMenendez & RepAndyKimNJ should reject realDonaldTrump when he comes begging for an airline bailout! NoBailout
Profit people in America
I'd hate it if the admins numbers looked bad, I mean realistic
Unless the people in question are sick why should their civil rights be taken away.
$$$$$$$$ And 🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆🍆
Because they are seniors?
Dead seniors = Less payout for Social Security
What else are they hiding.
Look at Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida. We have such a large elderly population and they are hiding information. There are cases in Central Florida not reported to the public. This is “Don’t Test, Don’t Ask” plan! 🤬🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠🦠COVID19
Can't the House just subpoena the Executive branch and find out the truth? The Executive branch would have to comply right?
Wow. There are three icons of Science and Health! I have seen three such geniuses since.....
2 things. First, have we become so inept that we don't know flying could be risky without the government telling us. Second, a don't know of a single older person who will even listen to you if you tell them to not do something that they want to do.
AP is part of the Fake News Media
Who is the official?
Insanity
CarolAlmero1 As the coronavirus begins to spread in the US, remember the blame rests squarely on Mitch McConnell’s shoulders for not getting rid of this dangerous president while he had the opportunity.
This is now known at the trumpVirus
Always a **Federal Official or **Unidentified sources**. Go away AP, I no longer require your presence.
gtconway3d Is anyone surprised that this administration is more concerned with Wall Street and DOW numbers than it is AMERICANS?
Funny to see the Liberals crying in here...
We don’t need no stinking proof, just report whatever the liberals want
Shitheads, all.
If you live in MN, ONLY the MDH can test for corona. No official will divulge the of test kits available. IF we think we're infected we're supposed to call first & not come in. amyklobuchar TinaSmithMN PeteStauber GovTimWalz sounds like we're F*'ed.
Trump won’t do anything until someone he “cares” about contracts the virus.
Could it be that the GRIFTERS have stock in the Company the WH will chose to disperse the testing kits and vaccines? Just a hunch.
TrumpNotFitForOffice
Are you going to print a retraction, since Dr. Fauci says THIS NEVER HAPPENED?
AbbieRBennett so far nobody knows anything about the virus, just guessing, so who is to say what is right or wrong ?
Are people not capable of making their own decisions on whether or not they should travel?
I bet this turns out to be fake news. I am waiting for a fact check.
It’s not just perception to the outside world. It’s a direct communication to his loyal followers who believe *him* over U.S. intelligence, health warnings, etc. Trump is doing that to keep his base for the election in November.
Self-centered, despicable sycophants all!
This is going to lead to so many deaths...
Can’t ppl take responsibility for their own health?
Seniors should already take the risk into consideration. Don’t count on these people for guidance.
hmm
Sounds as though these are the same people who refused funding for election security - anyone else see a pattern here?
Believe they’re pushing back on this.
How about people taking personal responsibility. I don’t need the government telling me not to put myself at unnecessary risks.
What makes it any different than Chinese gov
Bullshit....
Sure Jan.
that is so wrong. what the fuck are they thinking!!!
DougMaesk Now they want to eliminate the elderly. You let them take the immigrants, separate and cage their children. Now they are endangering your grandparents... VoteBlueNoMatterWho
Pence leave the virus to the experts. Go back to trumps office and the two of you sit and lie to each other all day. Make sure there are no cameras we are sick of the two of you
'Why isn't the failing nytimes reporting how I'm saving Social Security and Medicare by removing seniors from the rolls one coronavirus victim at a time. I won't get credit, but that's ok.'
People with the flu stay home...people with corona boarding planes and taking cruise ships? 🤔
BeauReports I think most people who are elderly or have compromised immune systems might be smart enough to limit their travel on their own. Unlike the Dartmouth dude attending conventions when he was supposed to self quarantine.
'A federal official...' !? ... more BS
Did any of you botgerto read the article? 'The person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity' AND the head of the CDC said it never happened.
It’s like every decision any reasonable person would make, they decide the opposite
Does that include elderly, fragile and senile presidents?
All this administration is interested in is numbers. Trump doesn’t care about infected people.
That includes Trump
Well, it’s the AP, so I will research this to see if this is even true because of daily FAKE NEWS.
God forbid we affect business!
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People are sheep. Whatever the media wants they can push any agenda on the mindless population. If someone cured the coronavirus and it didn’t fit into the media agenda, the stories would follow that agenda
There is something tragically ironic in that Trump’s biggest base, old, rich people, will suffer the most from his refusal to allow this advisory.
AP is now officially fakenews.
S_Maggie_Nic Is anyone surprised by 45* & his fascist administration supporting the airline industry's ongoing profits over American lives? If you are, you haven't been paying attention. Low availability of virus tests = low count of cases = 45*'s idea of success. Thanks GOP SenateGOP!
How are these garbage policies in any way in the health interest of Americans?! This admin puts Trump’s whims and self interest ahead of all of US. Unacceptable. Criminal negligence by all the people around him.
So 100% the opposite of what to do to control the stock market
Lord Trumpfuck
Senior Republicans watching Fox News should follow Trump's advice!
Freedom over fear
Everybody knows (except chump poor and uneducated followers 🙄) .......the elderly&very young children are most vulnerable to ALL viruses. You put’em in those situations.. you won’t get sympathy from me...
Why try to protect people’s health. Way to go WH.
An anonymous source without direct knowledge of the decision? Good job AP 👍
More Fake News
Because they don’t give a fuck about you. Wake up.
Right, the ONLY risk group
What?
AprilDRyan This is criminal.
Just another example of this Administration burning the books!
Oh boy
alt_fda Idiots. WhiteHouse Hope Seniors are smart 3nough to see through this!
Dr. Fauci stated unequivocally to Chris Wallace this morning that AP's reporting is wrong. coronavirus COVID19
Anyone with half a brain would pick Trump as the LAST source for intelligent, rational advice on ANYTHING!
Who is your source?
I’d be willing to bet this is fake. But if it isn’t, it’s incredibly stupid.
No surprise there....
To be effective, the folks in question would need to be barred from church, work, public events, restaurants, shopping, schools, political rallies, voting in person, etc.
I’m keeping news feed photos of all this activity, because when it’s all said and done, it’s going to be one for the record books.
TJohn321mine Later the 🦠 had a message for Don and Mitch: Don, I am the resistance. Mitch, I am the Grim Reaper. You wanted chaos, but, have you seen it’s whirlwinds in November?
Is there any evidence that these folks have contracted the virus by flying? I’ll wait while you make something up..........
because many of them are seniors?
Good I wouldn't want the government telling me I can't fly.
Because that would stop realDonaldTrump flying on two counts!!!
what does the AP stand for? “Always Propogandizing”. The mouth piece of liberal politicians and fascists everywhere. They have as much trust from America as an 80 year old man trusts a wet fart.
The “officials” you like to cite are around to provide input which the President uses to make decisions. Their thoughts on what decision they think should have been made are irrelevant.
I think those adults will make the right decisions and avoid those activities.
As usual non named 'a federal official' said something.... fakenews
The elites and wealthy have the extraordinary means to take the necessary precautions to protect themselves from caronavirususa. The rest of you better start worrying.
Profits over people
Hillary would never have done this , where are the adults🤦♂️🙏🇺🇸
This was debunked this morning already EnemyOfThePeople
Just got off a flight from Las Vegas. All of the nasty coughing & sneezing with no tissues. No one gets up & washes their damn hands. They get off the plane and touch everything thing else. Purell
So they'll kill us all for good metrics and a profit. We already knew that.
Basically they are murderers. No concern for human life😤
Ronny looks baked in this pic
Gotta protect public perception and businesses over actual human lives, they wouldn’t have it any other way.
Killing Boomers to own the libs.
Fake news
You can limit a persons freedom!
Like these “so-called health officials” know more than Mike_Pence we are in gods hands and I trust him. kag maga
So we're back to scaring seniors, well I'm a senior and I'm not scared, I think your full of liberal shit.
Gasp! Not.
WTAF.
This time please learn what China Government do！！！Maybe they hid someting during the period , but they did so much things right this time
bourgeois_rage did you see this?
The scholars confirm!?...
FREAKING IDIOTS!
Fake news!
Freedom. They take risk. So what?
Smh. Elderly people’s immune system’s aren’t as powerful as middle aged people. 🙄
This is more anti-Trump BS from the AP. Yesterday, the CDC came out with a recommendation that the elderly stay home as much as possible and avoid flying, theaters, etc.
gtconway3d Beyond stupid.
Who is the federal official? Any names or this is not collaborated and inflammatory.
Spose to go see my daughter in April but will def drive because I am in that susceptible group. I can carry my own food and drink and a lot of disinfectants. Flew home and didn’t see any evidence that seats or cabins were sterilized in any way. Self quarantined.
More older people have been voting and he knows that the vote is swinging to blue... Could be one of his sick demented thought processes to get rid of us
Easy to say when you have your own private jumbo jet. 💩
Republicans putting their largest voting block at risk... again...
When you mix politics and science, you get politics.” -John M Barry On the Philly Liberty Loan Parade 1918, To those in charge- Please read history books
VernonLeeDavid1 Dr Fauci confirmed this as fake news today FoxNewsSunday
GovHowardDean And yet that's what they recommended yesterday! If you're elderly or have health complications do not travel on planes or cruise ships! Another bullshit story by anonymous sources!
UNBELIEVABLE. TOTAL INCOMPADENCE! HE'S FOUND A WAY TO KILL US ALL OFF. NO JOKE!
How long before our worthless congress wakes up to save Americans
The health official must be Democrats previously concerned about Big Gulps, straws, plastic bags and other people smoking.
Not surprising that the commercial interests of business outweigh the health and safety of vulnerable citizens.
It's media hype.
It's all about money for this administration..the economy.
For those simple minded who are saying “but, the regular flu kills way more”. This virus has a 14-day incubation period, reg flu is 4 days. This virus is spreading and mutating. It’s best to nip in the bud, but Mango Mussolini was hoping to wish it away.
Donald Trump wants to expose an even larger population of elderly, frail (mostly Republican) voters to COVID-19? Weird flex.
Fixed.
Popehat It's Hillarys fault... in 4, 3, 2, 1.....
“ anonymous source” = FakeNewsMedia APFakeNews
Most elderly ppl are smart enough not to need a govt pers to tell them not to fly or avoid disease. They’re elderly, that’s a key to how long they’ve navigated through life. Thinking ANY govt official is a plethora of anything relevant to the best interest of ppl is a joke!
But don’t worry, Trump still has time to get in a round of golf.
GOP
We’re all gonna die !
This is unconscionable. PLEASE TELL ELDERLY AND AT-RISK FOLKS NOT TO FLY! DHSCgovuk
EmmMacfarlane WH is now a medical facility full of doctors and medical specialists. People can access for free if ill.
These morons really don't know what the 'Streisand Effect' is now do they? Their response to the Coronavirus isn't the worst thing I've seen our government do, but it's one of the most irresponsible.
PattyArquette The 3 doofuses
bloodonlittlehands
Because they are Trumps base. He needs their ancient hate to survive the next election
aoc government restricted travel feeds your socialist agenda. Americans have the right to decide if they want to fly, not the government. AOCMustGo Socialist
realdonaldtrump qanon
Great call ..... the panic is unjustified.
Freedom? No one is going to tell me I can’t fly, or any other thing!
VP works for satan, not the lord.
So they must fly and can't make a decision to not fly without government help?
Of course, appearances matter more than saving lives.
Know-nothings VP and realDonaldTrump blithely dismiss expert recs, putting lives at risk purely for their own political motives. Why aren't CDC and HHS officials resigning en masse?
realDonaldTrump is a national security threat. He will kill us all.
NancyLeeGrahn Everyone has to use common sense. Do what is right for you. As a senior citizen I am not planning to fly or take public transportation at this time. With the information coming from this administration who knows what is true. Each day it varies!Wash your hands! Be careful! 😊☮️
If old people die, then they can cut SS and Medicare. Bens remaining go back into the Treasury. More for them to grift. Wake up, trump-lovers! This targets you, too! How many trump seniors want to give up their benefits for him? Raise your hands and don’t be shy now. VoteBlue
Weren't you just last month complaining because they restricted air travel, now you're writing this? Amazing how all you idiots just sit and Monday morning QB and never actually have any ideas, just criticisms.
thetrudz Survey health officials know best, the incompetent of Trump
TRUMP, PENCE, LINDSEY GRAHAM, MCCONNELL, POMPEO, BARR, THE DESPICABLE FOX PROPAGANDA NETWORK & TRUMP REPUBLICANS HAVE THE BACKBONES OF SPINELESS JELLYFISH & THE AURA OF, IGNORANCE, MENDACITY, GREED, HATE & HYPOCRISY❗ TRUMP REPUBLICAN'S ARE A 3RD WORLD LAWLESS GANG❗
That was implied the entire time as they stated treat it like the flu. Pathetic liberals will work very hard to try and find something to blame trump for. This has been handled amazingly and you liberals should be far more concerned about the homeless you step over daily
They would’ve done it anyway 🤷🏻♀️
People are fighting over toilet paper and water bottles, too. Is Costco in on the secret as well?
EvelDick And keeping the truth from the public begins. Have to paint a rosy picture at all costs
niusha1357 Because America's Ruling Class led by TraitorTrump WANT SENIORS TO DIE EASIER TO WIPE OUT SOCIAL SECURITY, MEDICARE AND MEDICAID! Protesting Seniors makes for Ugly Headlines
RWMann Jamie_Freed janewells TheDEWLine
'The person [fake anonymous source] who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity did not have authorization to talk about the matter. The person [fake anonymous source] did not have direct knowledge about why the decision to kill the language was made.'
KendallFlyers FlyersRights
mtsw Ah! Well, nevertheless
realDonaldTrump again is lying to the public ! I have zero faith in this administration and his non leadership! He’s not allowing medical experts to do their job on educating the public it’simmoral! TrumpNotFitForOffice trumpIsACorruptLiar TrumpVirusCoverup TrumpSupporters
Clearly, Trump wants to take out as many people as possible! TrumpIsANationalSecurityThreat
I have a feeling that if he did pass it, people would have been up in arms, President was telling people what they cannot do & he is such a dictator. He trying to get the message out there to everyone about the travels & who is susceptible. Nothing he does satisfy’s you folks
Why does DeSantis always have the I shit my pants look. Smfh.
A careful reading of this story indicates it is 100% bullsh**.
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Our country is so fucked right now. I cannot believe that this kind of shit is happening in our country. To put numbers over the health of the American people is truly sick. An adult really needs to step in here and take over.
Ageism will be the liberal’s next discrimination target.
BenjaminPDixon Dems and Repubs both see coronavirus as a ‘thin the herd’ opportunity. The ones that get thinned don’t contribute to their bottom line.
FakeNews
Trump only cares that his resorts will sit empty if people don't travel. He couldn't care less about their health.
True, or false. One Anonomous Source?
What official? Who is your source and why only one?
when Russia collusion, Ukraine impeachment, Soleimani WW3 fail, what to do? Use more anonymous sources to impugn Pres Trump's response to Coronavitus cornoravirus
Unnamed source or anonymous whistleblower?
Shall we all just start calling it TrumpFlu? or TrumpVirus?
Wouldn’t they want to protect their voter base rather than put they’re base at risk?
It is a sad state of affairs when the people running this country are more concerned about money and the economy than they are about the health of the people they are supposed to be protecting. Hillary was not wrong when she called them deplorable.
Why stop the elderly? I'm sick of people acting like younger people can't be carriers of the coronavirus. Stop everybody or stop nobody. Half-measures won't stop people from bringing it back to the elderly.
This is the lies of this administration CoronavirusUSA VoteBlueToEndThisNightmare
One anonymous source AP?
🤬
PattyArquette 🤑
Unbelievable fakenews
Those officials and the president should demonstrate the safety by flying regular airlines instead of government planes.
Let Trump fly commercial and hope for the best
Yet you fail to mention that the White House has signed an 8.3 billion dollar policy to tackle the virus
Do you want them to panic and shut down everything? I sure as hell trust them more than a bunch of reporters. This exact situation is why the media needs to get its shit together. Nobody trusts you because you’ve been In resist mode the past 4 years.
Wow
The 3 stooges. Where r the scientists? What r the facts?
It's because they're all very 'senior!'
LMAO, now you want to bitch about not imposing travel bans. Make up your mind you are either for them or not......SMH
How does one overrule a recommendation? Here I'll do it for y'all. Elderly people avoid flying right now while the government is trying to control population with a disease they have a cure for. See I did it for yall.
JoshMankiewicz
That's fat old degenerate c**ts like Trump grounded then. Phew!
A free country where nut jobs can overrule scientists ...
Hahahaha we are all fucked aren’t we
He should want to keep them alive and healthy.. aren’t most of them his base? 🤔🤔🤔
Hey America and GOP, if you think anyone in this administration cares about you, well, those paint chips must be delicious.
JoshMankiewicz This is why you listen to Doctors who are concerned about our health instead of a narcissist and his henchmen who cover up the truth!
Clearly they want all the 99% dead or suffering. Their platform from Day One.
They just don’t care about nothing but themselfs! Vote them out!
ReaganGomez They should let all seniors fly especially the white ones you feel me
And the problem is? All elderly are not the same, right? Compare Bernie Sanders and Joe Biden. 🧐
FAKE NEWS U JUST GOT BLOCKED IDIOTS
Too late, I already told my mother not to try to fly out of Boston.
Better yet take care of your selves and family. Don't depend on government.
Cause this Whitehouse knows doctoring. What a joke this administration is.
😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡 Asswipes.
GOP Why are you letting him get away with this? What will it take? People are very sick and dying! This is like murder in the first degree!
Countries and cities around the world are going on lockdown. Air travel globally has trickled to all but a halt. Tour companies and curse lines are cancelling tours. Public events are being shifted and downsized. But TheIdiotInCheif Trump says, 'Go ahead Americans, travel'. 🤦♂️
Isn’t Duncan supposed to be in prison ?
“If you’re a senior citizen with a serious underlying health condition, this would be a good time to practice common sense and to avoid activities including traveling on a cruise line,”
It’s almost as if Trump is purposely trying to kill off people who voted for him at this point.
They want to kill us all.😳
Why wouldn’t you have just said hey we are recommending you don’t do this and let them decide for themselves? I can’t support the lack of information on this one!
Lmao. How would they determine their physical fragility? Banning someone from flying due to age is even more laughable. But reading the responses from all the mental midgets is priceless!!!!!
FlyingWithSara 👀
Look at Desantis. Mf'er just smoked a phatty.
Impeachment is your answer to EVERYTHING. Thank God Millions of Americans Disagree with U Again. While this Administration works tirelessly to protect America, U and your group of Spitefull Rasists try and find ways to Mislead people Sorry to disappoint U, but we're on to you.
I guess the 3 president candidates gotta take the bus now lol
This will turn out to be FakeNews
.... with friends like these...😏😏😏😏
Don't have to pay social security, snap, or Liheap if the old people are dead.
Fake news
Seriously....1 source...by God it has to b true...😂😂😂😂😂😂😂what are you..in grade school
FakeNews
So they’re purposely trying to kill old people? After all we wouldn’t want to hurt his numbers
Trump supporters on this thread want only to protect him and the crashing economy? It MAKES NO SENSE!!! CoronavirusUSA
dtrump and his robot puppy pence are endangering the lives of the American citizens and as such need to be prosecuted. The sad thing is that there are a considerable number of people who are gullible enough not to question their lies.
They want them to fly. One less Gov't handout.
One anonymous source? What has happened to AP?
WTF is wrong with this president? Does Trump not get how serious this is—is likely to become? God I despise that man!
FFS! I’m not surprised by this but furious! Trump really will do anything to save himself but the people who go along with it and protect him while letting innocent people expose themself and possibly die are evil!
60% of white voters over 65 and 64% of white voters from age 45-64 voted for Trump... 🙃
...or traveling in cruise ships, taking the subway, using public transit, attending cinemas etc. The death rate and rate of serious symptoms are much higher for the very elderly and people with various chronic diseases such as COPD, CHF, CAD and diabetes coronavirus
Haha 😆 What the SERIOUS fuck?!? TrumpThinsTheHerd smh
Which officals? Name them or we’ll consider this story false.
Bazinga! 3...2...1 until they start resigning.
How much did airlines bribe him?
One of these days an anonymous source could be right.
He’s disgusting. He’s evil. He’s one of the worst people in a leadership role in history.
GovHowardDean
This country has no leadership and so we are headed for trouble.
Fox19Jessica QUIT reporting Fake News . The Media is trying to cause the American people to PANIC. REMEMBER when Obama was President and a virus broke out in Mexico not China and Obama did nothing until over 200 hundred Americans died.
It’s sad because they are elderly but fly private so they don’t care.
brianschatz
Bjorkian15 It’s not about the country. It’s not about the people. It’s about himself. Always. COVID19US TellTheTruth
'Federal Official' Whatever
Less people on SS or SSA, it’s a cost saving measure based on this administrations history.
All in the name of money
Except in the press conference on I’m pretty sure Thursday it was stated multiple multiple times if you’re elderly with medical conditions be cautious with traveling
2 weeks ago a flight for my wife and I to the islands: $1400... we procrastinated. Bought them last night for $850... that’s the reality folks
Well the Rethuglicans screamed death camps! There you go!
HoldenShearer The concept of Libertarian freedom will kill thousands
But he’s worried about the people not the stock market. Uh huh!
Hahahaa ...sure fake news HQ
What is wrong with you people Sure ok..Trump wants everyone in the USA to suffer and die just so he can look good 🙄Y’all need doctors for sure, but not for this virus..rather to have your heads examined. I believe y’all want it just so you can blame him. SMH
VoteRedToSaveAmerica2020
This is criminal
Might be reasonable if you would test like South Korea but you are totally failing the knowledge test!
Our protectors. HA!
Of course, they’re all senior citizens
Oh please all I’ve herd is that seniors and people with medical conditions should think first before going on trips. You’re such liars.
You people are so full of TDS. More people die from the flu every year than this! How many times you hear them freaking out Oh...NEVER!! Keep listening to the MSM & panicking as they request you to do. Good followers you are...smh.
Basically the government is not fully functioning right now. Congress is only there to spend our tax dollars and Trump is there to help himself to the tax dollars. We are on our own.
The White House didn’t use common sense - planes are incubators for colds, why not other germs - why would they expect the rest of us to ?
The end of Predict is a symptom of a bigger problem: Dumpy trumpy isn’t taking the risk of pandemics as seriously as it should be, and it isn’t investing enough in spreading the expertise and best practices that might be needed in the case of a global pandemic. Open up Predict!
DrBerryPierre
Of course they did. Of course. They aren’t about health and humanity. Greed, power, and re-election is all that matters to them.
They should stop all air travel. There is a reason that the virus which began in Washington state is now in more than a dozen states across the country. They don't care though. They are only about money.
For anyone interested in the ACTUAL truth of the timeline and what's been done by this administration......
mazzenilsson So Americans can not think for themselves y wetbagain . Older ppl are not stupid , they can decide to fly or not .
This is an outrageous lie. realDonaldTrump Sue these political hacks too!
yep..by all means, take a train or a bus..it will take at least 10 times as long getting there + it's crowded and noisy and ...be smart, take a plane! KEEP your hands to yourself, don't talk to the person near you.. etc. Get your baggage and get the H out of there!
They don’t care about the populace
My step-mom was a federal official until the post office privatized.
Elderly? I guess that means a few campaign trails just ended
Rave_Dubin The reason behid that overruling: Get the elderly infected, less of them to vote for Biden. Only old democrats travel.
If people want to stay home they can, they can also travel if they choose too. It shouldn't be up to the government to tell people they are too old to fly.
Nothing speaks more confidence than not putting your name to the claim.
Attacks on aging Americans in real time: =OK Boomer Movement =Gutting Medicare/SS =Avoid Coronavirus Warnings to the elderly Wealthy/powerful septuagenarians digging our graves. Without the slightest bit of forethought or compassion. FuqTrumpAndHisLiarsLyingForLiars
shmooey1018 'The White House is inflicted with mental retardation,' and therefore, should NOT have the authority to overrule ANYTHING medically related.
'The person did not have direct knowledge about why....' Another person who wasn't in the room, not authorized to speak on the matter and no direct knowledge. Can you just stop it. Why shouldn't an asymptomatic elderly person not be allowed to travel?
They are only thinking of re-election. Well get rid of the. IDIOT in the Whitehouse!!!!-
Hey senrobportman - Here is an urgent investigation you need to do. DemCast
nathanking trump is not heeding the advice of the medical community.. bet you all wish he was impeached a couple of weeks back now dont you
Well, you don’t have to wait for this dumbshit administration to say something of value before you can apply common sense.
Bruh. It’s 2020. Everyone here is fragile.
i-....so we just letting all the old people die in 2020?... you know what...I'm here for it! 🥳
brianschatz STOP! Stop spreading lies and fear and tell people just to wash their hands... that is all they need to know
Trump will allow the virus to get out of control then ban large gatherings- eg voting OR suspend the election w/ no future date. Trump will do anything to avoid losing power, going to jail, and being cast into oblivion. TrumpIsAMonster. TrumpIsACriminal.
This is FakeNews
Stop,this madness just to protect your damn party and Trump! No one should be flying or going anywhere !!!!!!!🤦🏻♀️😡🤡
If true it should be considered a crime against humanity and Trump Pence who run the country should be tried (& McConnell ousted because bet he knew). CoronavirusUSA COVID19
Why did not we hear much from those senior citizens of MAGA gangs in FL and AZ ?
Every. Single. Response. In. This. Thread. We need a TDS vaccine! 🙄
In the crazy libertarian ideology, supported by religious fundamentalism, this is a good thing. “Awful plague” supports religious narrative. Eliminating elderly dependents - great, for Buchanan economics. Depleting reservoir of wisdom stored in the elderly - great!
Lies and cover ups, what's new?
Can we sue the government for incompetence?
Overstep much? The WH is NOT qualified to give health advice.
MAGA = Morons Are Governing America TrumpWarRoom
Profit over people.
LOL, old people cant think for themselves?
trumpisnotadoctor
'For weeks, cases in the U.S. remained very low, but the count has been accelerating in the last several days.' Not shocking when local health depts refuse to test folks based on arbitrary rules despite docs requesting tests when folks show symptoms.
Thoughts and prayers will keep them safe!
Anonymous sources often lie and have agendas. Do better
Why do elderly or fragile people need to be told to not fly now? Shouldn’t they make their own decision not to fly? Come on
Trump continues to put himself before those in need and who are most vulnerable to COVID-19. His focus is only on PR and brand damage control. wakeup
'White House knows elderly citizen are smart enough to avoid confined public spaces during flu season.' FixedIt WakeUpAmerica StopTheHate StopTheInsanity EndTheCorruption DumpTheDems WalkAway CrookedMedia CorruptPress JournalismIsDead
You can SAY it, media. Donald J. Trump is ONLY worried about his re-election chances, the stock market and corporate profit, NOT saving American lives.
They are old farts themselves. Commercial, non-commercial: germs don’t lie. In denial.
Seniors, which I am one, don’t need the government to tell us what to do. We are smart enough to calculate the risk.
Soooooo if you actually READ the article you will find 'unauthorized source' and recommendations for those immunocompromised to take into consideration when looking to travel. promoting and inciting panic. Shame on you!!! realDonaldTrump
If they want to fly, let them🤷🏽♀️ They know the risks so that’s on them
Nothing this administration says is believable.
SenSusanCollins has trump learned his lesson yet?
Like why? What political gain does this have? Why?
Nuts!
They do not want to interfere with divine decisions 😀😀😀
$$$ over lives
Are Seniors to Stupid not to know that? I am a Senior and don't want the Damn Government being my Nanny!
They put economy, wealth and profit over health and safety. That is how Trump and his group works folks. He's a greedy, lying, selfish bastard.
Used to not believe in the death penalty. But there should be one in the case of megadeaths. If you are responsible for the death of 1000 or more people, regardless of your intentions, maybe you should risk real consequences.
GREED.... vile
Trump’s plan is to kill all the old people to get rid of Social Security and Medicare.
PhDnotMD One of several tweets where WH overruled health officials bc they wanted Americans to think things weren't as bad as they are. If the WH continues to block medical decisions and common sense suggestions there will be unnecessary deaths. We won't be able trust anything they say.
Reckless and idiotic decision making. shame disgrace dumptrump
They're trying to kill you to put on a happy facade just to look good 🗣THATS EVIL
‘A federal official’.... could literally be any one of a hundred thousand people. JournalismIsDead
Read the article. Flying was not addressed specifically, but the warning of 'stay home as much as possible' was said. Do people consider airlines home?
Fake news
Elderly Trumpsters - this isn’t a guy who cares about you. I’m sorry, you have been duped.
Great move by the US government: reduce health care cost by getting rid of the elderly and physically weaker US population - these guys are either brain dead or shit heads !!!
Can’t Americans use their common sense and think 💭 I am at risk if I fly in a container with recycled air! Your leaders are been told by a mad president who knows Fck all about anything.
They can overrule all they want. The health officials should have still given that recommendation. Apparently no one at the CDC has any integrity or conscience either.
Why do people believe the media 😂
Note this quote: “ ‘Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar suggested older Americans and those with health problems should avoid crowds “especially in poorly ventilated spaces.’ ” If it is only droplets, why talk about ventilation? COVD19 SARCoV2 IAQ
Hey Seniors, you're old and frail. But do whatever you want. Also, why is anyone flying?
As intelligent people you know what you need to do to survive this situation. If you need the federal government to walk you hand and hand to do so, then you're weak and defenseless. The Democrats are selling the this idea. Sad.
Is anyone surprised they won’t listen to experts.
Der Führer hat immer Recht
DavidJollyFL Smoke & Mirrors Whitehouse
gtconway3d Hope is breakout hits the WH. Then let’s see what happens.
This administration does not care about you. They only care about the almighty dollar. You really want people like this in office? Ruling over the health care system, the emergency system? Knowing that the only thing that concerns them is how they'll get hit financially.
Merjoy88
Well they voted for trump have fun !
ddiamond MSM is the enemy of the American People. The current President & a current Presidential candidate - Sanders - say media is fake news Supporters of both say media is fake news. Thus over 75% of the country says media is fake news.
I didn't know that killing off your voter base is a good political move.
It's wrong to stop someone from commuting. My mother came back and forth from Europe till she turned 88 yrs old. I can't IMAGINE telling you loved one you cant be at the wedding, christening ect.. Bc CORONAVIRUS had killed 5000 people in populations of 7 billion! Wtf!
Cuomo adult in the room-“We want to find positives,” the governor said, adding that while some people might be disconcerted by the rising number of patients, it showed that the solid medical detective work was underway. “We say, ‘That’s good news, that we know who the people are.
A Federal Official ? Has no name? Had no position description? Fake news once again from AP.
Sounds like the WhiteHouse wants it to spread as horrible as this sounds. This administration is the pits!! This has spread more but it hasn’t been reported yet. And it’s putting people w/ compromised immune systems & elderly at risk.
This is how an adult in power acts ..... In his remarks on Saturday, Mr. Cuomo said the state was aggressively testing as many people as possible.
Garbage article. Everyone has made it abundantly clear that sick elderly people are the most susceptible. Why should the government take away the freedom of millions of Americans at this point? My dad is sick and he shouldn't fly but he doesn't need the gov taking his freedom.
No they didn’t. This is dumb.
MaddowBlog Cruise Ships Bad but Airlines Good. Airlines probably gave money to Trump campaign or inaugural fund.
Main stream media is creating monsters out of people, pollen and flu season . The hate continues.
Anonymous source? We’re getting tired of anonymous sources
Sounds like another fake anonymous source so the AP can write their fake narrative - or someone willing to lie like a dog to smear the Adm. Trump2020LandslideVictory
The sooner protective measures are instituted, the better. Close the schools, cancel all large gatherings, protect vulnerable populations.
No they want seniors to die so they can keep the Social Security
Omg reading this thread. You people are looney bats.
Dont fly at all then
MaddowBlog “stay home as much as possible” and avoid crowds. It (CDC website) urges those people to “take actions to reduce your risk of exposure,” but it doesn’t specifically address flying.”
OMG, FL. Take a good look at who is standing there trying to appear knowledgeable about Coronavirus. Tweedle Dumb (Pence), Snow White’s Sleepy (DeSantis), & worst of all, Voldemort (Rick Scott). At least DeSantis is trying. Protect/Educate yourselves. CDC WHO NIH
The WH should NOT have the final say on healthcare and health issues. Because nobody making these life-or-death decisions right now has a medical background whatsoever.
So now he knows better than the doctors in the scientists?
Because that would mean 90% of the government officials couldn’t travel. 😆
UHHHHHH Seniors can make their own decisions. They know the risks. WE ALL KNIW THE RISKS. It has been shoved down our throats consistently.
Because screw publi safety, it’s all about denial and number fudging.
summurrrrr
This is news to CNN..
One anonymous source=Fake News when will they learn?
Dotard Donnie does not gaf about the American public. He probably likes that senior citizens are dying because that cuts the number of ppl the govt has to pay out SSI benefits. He's a heartless A-hole.
ProfMatsuoka ...that would ground both Democrat Party candidates...and the President...
This administration is batshit.
seemorerocks jenniferatntd DrEricDing howroute WilliamYang120
What a BS “story” - my god...use some common sense if you have any left. 🤦♀️
The dude in the middle of the photo looks on the verge of tears.
realDonaldTrump is the danger. He is the threat. He is the virus.
Refusing to be truthful is going to cause more deaths and faster spread. Lies and cover-up attempts cannot stop this. Denying science is going to end his presidency. Maybe he thinks killing us will make him president forever.
Makes sense. Trump likes the numbers where they are and he’s a prodigy scientist.
Because they should be smart enough to figure that out and decide for themselves! nannystate
Of course they did. 😑
The plan is to get rid of them
More nonsense from the Fakenews propagandanews
We know what you are about Trump Administration, you are worried about votes not American citizens So what if a few thousand extra people die, we look good, right ?
What the literal hell?
Fake news
ddiamond The WH need to quarantine all reporters. Check them out for Coronavirus each and everyday upon entering the WH. The fear of contamination rises daily.
China 2.0
Nice going AP scare the crap out of Americans cuz you hate Trump your stories is BS name the source
Why do you guys always whine and complain when rights are taken away and then get mad when they suppport rights? Seriously...you need to figure out what you stand for.
Sissy_Sue_OH ⚠️SENIOR CITIZENS ⚠️ ⚠️ DO NOT TRAVEL ⚠️ ⚠️ NO PLANES ⚠️ ⚠️ NO TRAINS ⚠️ ⚠️ NO CRUISES ⚠️
Do this guys know the virus does not check for skin color or financial statements before infecting someone?
Assholes 😡😡😡
I thought they vowed to follow the suggestions made by the CDC who are the EXPERTS?
We don’t believe you.
Simply pretending it isn’t a a big deal so the stock market responds is the most pathetic thing this regime has done in a long line of pathetic things
The_UnSilent_ Look at those stooges, reminds one of Jaws, not surprised, Republican elected officials ALWAYS put money before people.
Idiots
Chuck Schumer would have called him rascis, and the MSM would have had that as their leading story
Maybe he just doesn't like old, sickly people and wants them to get sick and die. We know he doesn't like people with brown skin or different religions. He is an equal opportunity hater.
Q: most of the Republican party including Trump is elderly. Should he stop his massive rallies? Also does the administration need to be tested because of CPAC? They are traveling everywhere KeepAmericaSafe COVID19
What else do we need to see? This POTUS and his administration is willfully misinforming and hiding information from the public out of greed. There can be no governing if there is zero trust. VoteThemAllOut
I was hoping the Trump administration would fly directly to Wuhan. Hope they all burn in hell. They're all criminals
FAKE NEWS. AGAIN!!! Stop politicizing the outbreak and start helping. Give some points on how to stay healthy
Most people that have a brain don’t need the government to tell them that it probably isn’t a good idea to be in tight enclosed spaces with people you don’t know right now.
Trump considers older folks and those with immunocompromised conditions to be disposable.
This is just WRONG! Health officials know what best for our health not the Whit House..... smh😢
cameron_kasky How Darwinian of them.
nm9139
Did they “want” to recommend it or did they actually recommend it? Trump chose to not follow their possible recommendation, because of something called the Constitution which secures our right to travel freely in our country, and it was clearly too far reaching. Quell the panic!
They want people to die & reduce the non-working population. They don't see non-1% as human. Panic will allow them to declare martial law & stop the election, & keep themselves in power.
FAKE NEWS!!!!
Greed over everything has always been trumps slogan
How stupid!!!! Can u be
Trump's presidency is over as he knows it.
10,000 dead in Florida they are covering it up, the only thing is that the 10,000 were Democrats...I figured I would post fake news like some of u r posting...smh
I would advise them to not use self check outs...ever
This is FakeNews to rile up TDS sufferers. Even if true (and those anonymous are surely not), I am sure banning people from flights would have been called out by you same bozos as cruel.
Just when you thought you couldn’t loathe this administration any further.
Seriously? If you are not smart enough to stay home and off of airplanes and cruise ships then you deserve to get the coronovirus. It's called common sense...if you need your government to tell you to stay home during a viral outbreak then you have mental issues.
Good deals on flights right now. Let the morons panick. I have 4 trips planned this year.
Anonymous strikes again. You people are truly a joke and the EnemyOfThePeople FakeNews
AP you are fake news
'The person did not have direct knowledge about why the decision to kill the language was made.' - i.e., source is a rumor-monger who spreads gossip based on personal opinion.
Everyone has to make their own decisions
WTF I’m not even elderly or physically fragile and even I won’t set foot inside a flying petrie dish right now without a full hazmat suit.
3 toxic waste suckups missing the Florida 4th!!! Can't wait til the worldwide celebrations when the walking septic tank is located where septic tanks should be!! DumpTrump DumpTrump2020 dumptheGOP GOP
Who was the federal official? Anonymous?
Who believes AP after all the other time proven lies they have claimed about inner workings at the white house? Trump is the one who banned ALL AGES on airplanes coming from China and now Italy. The CDC said he DIDNT need to do that. The CDC is the slow cog here.
So let's put sick people with healthy people .... great IDEA.
Bumbling..Fumbling their way through. SMH
Man up people. God you all are a bunch of pansy's.
The people at the the White House idiots.
Good morning The Associated Press from lady treacherous
Strange, the VP just said the exact opposite. Now the reporting is suspect. Are these reporters mentally ill? Why write such a story that is obviously not true based on anonymous sources?
Well why does the government needs to tell ppl not to fly, I think adults should be able to make that assessment on their own. :/ What they can do is provide extra resources to find a vaccine.
Trump’s probably thinking why not weed out those old and sickly people that we have to pay for. He’s gotta go. I like having a constitution.
The White House run solely for the benefit of a man who makes his money off of hotels & tourism doesn't discourage unneeded travel, which would take millions out of his pockets? Do tell.
I hope The White House gets raped by the coronavirus and doesn't survive it.
MaddowBlog Are they trying to weed out the old and sick to create a “stronger “ society?
Wow. Look at the confederacy of dunces in that picture.
AP...a flock of the same hate cult that run all the media...
BREAKING NEWS: Coronavirus is devastating to over 60 year olds, i guess Trump, Biden & Bernie will have to watch their health!🤭🤧😷😆
This Whitehorse administration don’t cate anything about us!
Overruled health officials? Which health officials? Just planes? What about trains? Subways? The AP board made up of MSM broadcasters, not exactly MENSA material. coronavirus codiv19
This is because this crappy White House doesn't really care if the senior people get sick and die.
They just don't give a shit about Americans. It's all about Trump.
People need to make up their own minds about risks. It’s called freedom.
Of course he did.
Good Lord. That's my mother (age 82) and her cousins you are talking about. They finally decided to cancel a reunion in SC next week that involved air travel. This administration is dangerous and incompetent.
Why did the Obama administration allow 1000 Americans to die over a 5 month period before declaring H1N1 a national emergency? 🤔
One source? That’s it? That’s all you got? Good grief liberal media is desperate to use this virus a political tool to get trump. Sad....
Well they gotta stop the elderly from Medicare and SSI one way or another.
A real covfefe.
This is not the same thing as an 'elderly ban,' since they are free to take or ignore this advice. I'm sure you didn't intend to insinuate that, did you?
It really does appear Trump is actively trying to spread this
The greatest right we have is Freedom. If I want to fly, I will. If I don’t want to fly, I won’t. I don’t want my government telling me what I can and cannot do.
It is about the almighty dollar. The government does not care about the American people. Well for me anything I can do to get the damn Republicans out of the government I will do. I will vote for every democrat I can to take back the government and take care of Americans
Breaking News! White House treats seniors as smart enough to make their own decisions. That's the real story.
We should be concerned when our citizens are not put first
FakeNews EnemyOfThePeople
Anonymous source = license to lie.
This is not America
It’s almost like they believe in freedom or something. Make a good decision for yourself people. Govmt doesn’t have to tell you how or what to do. Amazing more people don’t think like this. Sheep.
It's their plan to reduce social security.🙄
I’m specifically retweeting this for any “elderly and fragile Americans” who might come across this tweet by . Take care!
These 'men' belong in prison and the people who vote for them belong in an insane asylum.
This is America. If you can afford to fly then you’re smart enough to make your own decisions.
Trump is the new God - he knows everything better than medical experts , Hallelujah
jaysbookman If DT actually cared abt citizens' lives, he wouldn't be in court right now trying to repeal Obamacare & coverage for pre-existing conditions. He's JEALOUS of Obama! GOP MOC do what their donors (ins, big pharma & DT) tell them to do bc they're afraid of a MEAN TWEET!
Well... not true! Biden is flying all the time! He is senior...has dementia...and flying all the time!😄
Who listens anyway. We make our own decisions or at least we should
Trump is a senior. Does that mean he would be barred from flying as well?
DavidJollyFL How to create a whole new constituency of NeverTrumpers.
Ridiculous
When will people learn that the republicons, led by someone who's nickname for decades has been DonTheCon, only care about themselves and their $$$$$$$ TrumpVirusCoverup
You're not doing enough.
WHAT? “The White House overruled?” Are you kidding me
He loves his economic numbers more than peoples lives. Wonder if that changes once they know who all got it from CPAC?
“condition of anonymity”. In other words bullshit
This is far from a pandemic. This is overreaction at its finest. It’s the freaking flu!!!!
SenToomey This is what happens when your president cares more about the economy than about the well being of the people. You should have removed him when you had the chance. Your sham impeachment is going to kill people.
FY fake News!
FAKE NEWS conoravirusesp In a tweet, the press secretary for Vice President Mike Pence, Katie Miller, said that “it was never a recommendation to the Task Force” and called the AP story “complete fiction.”
scnyny trump is afraid of political & economic repercussions ahead of the election by accurately telling ppl at risk to avoid flying or large crowds as health officials have stated. That is all they care about. Not your health or others who are most at risk.
It's time for some Congressional hearings into this!
jwhoopes2 White House is suppressing common-sense info. White House is scared some people might escape infection if they are not kept in the dark.
When/if testing is readily available. You’ll find about 1 out of every 3 people have it. Some will get sick. With a health care system that costs so much. The crisis will be devestating
How much you want to bet this is fake news?
SueBanski Man oh man. How perfectly this fits into certain factions of the GOP's belief that this very group of Americans shouldn't even be living because they are a drain on society.
They’re literally murdering their own voter base at this point. Trump 6D chess at its best...
Imagine that - now what are the chances that both the number of people tested and confirmed to have the corona-virus and the number of deaths is being suppressed and intentionally under-reported by this overly honest administration - SMH!
Oh the humanity!
If I wanted to know anything about anything, I would never ask the three pictured here.
It’s the TRUE GOP ❤️ beat that matters GOPBetrayedAmerica and won’t 🛑 as long as they’re in office AmericansFindTrumpGuilty kick the complicit 💩 for 🧠 out Restoretrust VoteBlue impeached4life ImpeachedForever 🖕to the GOPLies kick 🦵 them all out
It’s a free country, people can do as they please as long as it’s legal. Can’t force people not to fly just because they’re older.
Lying clickbait.
Wreaks of FAKE NEWS. Another SCAM. This a single anonymous source crap needs to stop.
Total bullshit fear mongering!!
Typical Smfh and of course Florida's Governor and Senator are right with em... From my view it dont look like RonDeSantisFL isn't feeling real good😷🤦♀️🤨
'recommend' i.e. ineffectual.
This administration is going to get many Americans killed due their negligence ... do not believe anything they say ...Listen to the World Wide health ... Trump can’t control them...
The Republican Party always protect large corporations not the people
If they selectively told seniors not to fly, the leftists would whine about government violating their civil liberties Here’s how it works. Be responsible yourself! Stop relying on government to wipe your ass
Why would anyone believe morons who think you can pray the gay away over people who actually studied science 🤦🏼♀️
Source?
We have sense enough to believe the health officials over the White House! The hardest hit group is the elderly, accordingly many of us have already decided not to go on any type of enclosed, public transportation system. I trust the trained ppl.
If he had said not to travel. Headline would say Pence causes panic tells people they can’t travel. Authoritarian government rules your life. It’s always lose lose with you that’s why you can’t be trusted.
If they know the risk why should our government restrict people’s freedom to travel. You risk getting in a car accident everyday but you take precautions and assume the risk. What’s the difference? Why spread fear? Oh yah it’s political and it’s Trump is bad. Got it.
Name the official otherwise fake news. A federal official is also a postal worker so maybe the mailman or women told you?
Yeah dude I feel ya These media fks won't speak plain truth How come they ain't mentioning that covid-19 is man made Set on the elderly to reduce unproductive populace By the Builderberg group And this is just a test A dry run... So to speak To see if they can control it
Wouldn’t that be considered election interference by your standards? sleepyJoe
Wow and look who’s front and center but RonDeSantisFL and SenRickScott both from FL with a large elderly population. Ppl no one in this gop gov’t cares about us. They want us to die bc $$$ is more important to the FakeProlife Rs. Sick!!! VoteBlue2020
Inept and Despicable
Trump administration - Let 'em fly and let 'em die. We make more money that way.
I have never seen so many hateful statements about our potus do you all live in Hollywood it’s a gawd damn flu virus that comes around every year but this one is a bigger one if you take care of yourself you will be fine quit causing drama if you hate life that bad catch it then
Always top notch decisions from our friends in the White House [...]
He's trying to kill is off, to save on MEDICARE!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
Pence is a p*s** Afraid of baby president AWFUL combination imo... 🤬😵
ruskin147 I could take a stab at why
Reality is this is the kind of crap that will tank stock market even further, it's not the virus that's causing sell offs it's the Trump Administration's lack of handling it, investors are smart for most part why none of them invested in Trump property
People who r ill or fall into d most vulnerable category r and should already b taking d proper precautions.We can decide wether we think its a good idea or not 2 travel.Its everyone else that needs guidance.everyone panics buys out d stores & us sick ones r now screwed smh
It would be a good way to cut cost on Medacare and social security
Which 'federal official'?
This is the time of year for spring breaks. Maybe colleges and all schools should cancel them
FakeNews FakeNewsMedia fakeapnews Who wrote this ? Source ? Sounds fake news.
That’s would be bad for the numbers
What a criminal act.
Can’t wait for sanders to get things done. free school, health care, free food, and less than 1% growth.
Woodward Wilson sure taught politicians to do this like he did to America during “Spanish” flu pandemic.
Fake news
'a federal official'. LOL.
Polititions overrule health professional's advice for protecting yourself from Covid-19.
yawn......more propaganda.
So fake 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Somebody please put Gumby hats on these three morons.
USELESS!!!
Coronavirus will end the realDonaldTrump presidency!
Worried about the effect on the US election campaign perhaps ? ;)
HKrassenstein Good night America, your lost!
Huh, imagine that, another mysterious unamed 'federal official.' How many times are people going to fall for that media trick?
No one should travel if they don’t have to
jonostrower WTF! That's plain crazy!
They're just trying to kill old people.
Unnamed Official 😂 😂 😂
Shocking
What could possibly go wrong (except people dying)? They're so anxious to prevent any kind of panic that they're putting lives at unnecessary risk.
SenMcSallyAZ supports the unethical response from impeached sexual predator Donald and his corrupt regime. Please vote CaptMarkKelly Arizona!
It's funny how many people are mad that the government isn't telling them how to live their lives.
Let it Come! We’ll see who is still standing? Good Ridanse! Legal immigrants built our Beautiful Country. I aim to keep it!!!
You crazy people that are racing to be in his camp need to do somerhing with this moron instead of cowering in fear and thinking you are going to get millions of dollars or supreme recognition!
When BSBafflesBrains. AlternativeFacts
Because that would hurt the wallets of the poor airlines.
AP getting into the fake news business. I'm running out of sources.
jenelaina GOPTraitors are owned by PutinsPuppets
MaddowBlog Criminals!!
Where are the Republicans? The conservatives? The health care professionals? This isn’t a partisan issue.
Corona is a flu virus, people panic too easy. Corona virus has been around for 30 years. Look on your Lysol can. Normal flu season precautions.
This is a sick thought. One way of cutting Social Security and Medicare is to cull the herd. WhiteHouse
I will survive you assholes!!
While the media keeps everyone afraid of the virus, your president and congress are busy doing things they don’t want us paying attention to. Plus it’s an election year.
AP= Associated propaganda
Thinning out the population again....
Why do they continue to refer to the Coronavirus as new? It is not new!! People get it straight!!
What's it going to take for people to understand that he doesn't give a fuck about anyone or anything other than himself
Well there is a whole lot of very rich oldies in government.
Did you just rely on that one anonymous source, or did you verify it elsewhere? Just to keep you reminded to not let those journalistic standards drop.
Trump’s stupidity is literally going to get older Americans killed.
The media is playing to everyone’s fear. The flu has killed more than this virus has.
What else are they hiding ?
lookner People should be able to make their own decisions.
MaddowBlog They about to get people sick to save their political careers, seriously?
Of you are going to get it you are.
Another attempt at population control?
'...a federal official...' Sounds like more fake news to me.
I thought the ap was obsolete
Just cancelled a flight with my 86 year old Mom. We'll drive it instead. She commented that the Trump admin is only protecting the almighty dollar, not people.
Gotta make that money, nothing more important to a government than commerce.
fear mongering seems to be working on the weak minded again. So embarrassing to see
What a bunch of idiots. And many of Americans voted for these jerks, who would put the immuncompromised and elderly at risk?
The “White House” never said this! What is wrong with you Sheepole?!!
But: they'll pray for you.....
German Lufthansa has cut half of its flight capacity in response to the sharp decline in booking. Something tells me this could have an impact on revenues?
The financial Geeks have to know what's going on it's a matter of life or death in the financial world they listen to what their doctors are telling them and it's not good
EnemyOfThePeople
They did the correct thing. The elderly are not sub humans. Look in the mirror, you will be them one day. I hate the way people dis the elderly. Because theyve been around longer. Grrrrrr remember karma
if you want to know what's really going on in the coronavirus world watch CNBC Larry Kudlow gets on there every day and they don't believe anything he says
No let’s kill them off, as the daughter of a elderly woman with a chronic lung issue, DON’T TRUST THE WHITE HOUSE THE ARE NOT DOCTORS!!!!!!!!!!!!
Not surprised. Trump didn’t and doesn’t care about the thousands that died in Puerto Rico. He only cares about his money
Elderly people, children and those who have other health issues should be one of the most protected. Airplanes are almost perfect source for spreading the virus through aircon despite disinfection of whole plane. EU countries are clear on that and have already taken steps.
It’s called the Jesus will fix it all plan
Wow...Is this their way of reducing Social Security Beneficiaries? 🤷🏻♀️
Chuckthefreak ASSociated Press....LOL
jbouie When the downers kick in
Lots of seniors are perfectly healthy. If you are that ail you should have been told by your doctor not to fly. Also it is not airborne. There are a lot more airborne things to make you sick on a plane. It is silliness.
Whut fresh bullsh!t is this?
Wasn't Trump's administration working on a deal with Boeing? Idk. Obviously, there's financial gain somehow.
OMG, they WANT to kill people.
frauherkules Looks like a scene from 'The Shield' with Davic Aceveda in the middle
Has ANY other country implemented a selective age/health 'do not fly' ban like this for COVID19 / coronavirusaus? How and who judges 'physically fragile'? How about someone obese? Maybe you can blame the WhiteHouse for the fact the CDC has no-one sensible in charge.
Listen to 'alternative fact donnie' at your own risk.
Which is stupid because if all the old fragile white people are gone, who’ll vote for them... just a thought 🤔
Health officials should recommend what they need to recommend & to hell with 'authorization.' This is a crisis, they are the specialists, & there is a highly ethical component to their jobs—a moral imperative. The WH lacks all morality in this. cornoravirus COVIDー19 COVID
AP fake news
Populist government.... that’s what happens
lies - you all believe anything people tell you - very sad
So now people want a police state... the government clearly knows better right?
As if they want it to spread.
Do you seriously need the government to give you ALL of the recommendations, when perhaps I don’t know, using common sense will go a long way!!! Avoid closed places with crowds. Use your brain! That what we told our grandparents.
Soooooo Stupid !
This is the same group of people who rejected the scientific expert claims about global warming, don't act surprised when they push their own agenda over the needs of the people
More bullshit fake news. Will this media ever stop working with democrats? Probably not.
What is wrong with this administration ? I would rather that we be cautious then have people due cause of carelessness ! Trump and Pence need to let pros take the lead on this!!!
Well yeah. It'd be prejudiced.
Fake news- OMG - when are you hacks going to stop the BS!?
mariacsuarez50 she kidnapped me from being pregnant with me. who is a tourist. then she kidnapped my child for some money. she didn’t care about me or the baby who needs her father to grow up saint. i saw that coronaviruse last centery in norway
Health officials need to advise the public. Period.
Trump is only concerned about his stock market , and will do anything to play down threats like corona
If this is true then it is not good. Seems we're becoming more and more like those Chinese/Russian governments in which perception matters over all else; as a consequence, truth is increasingly thrown by the wayside when it is shown to be inconvenient. CouldaHadYang 🤷♂️
I think tRump is going to bail out the airlines as well.
Leading 1/2 of your constituents to their death to own the libs
Folks keep shouting MAGA (Make America Great Again) when the reality is that it's really TIGGY-K (Trump Is Gonna Get You Killed). But have fun y'all.
So when democrats said the spread of the virus was partly the lack of trumps and the white houses leadership, it wasn't a hoax. Huh, go figure. We are going to find out that thousands of people have it, and it's been her for longer than 3 weeks. Just look at Italy.
Wha... what? I seriously don’t get how some people won’t believe reliable or credible sources unless it supports their beliefs. Good luck America . cultculture cognitivedissociation
Families please don’t allow you love ones over 60 to fly. Take the CDC’s recommendation at heart!!
DiaperDon is a hazard. All I can say about this is TrumpKills
Dr. Peter Hotez, dean of tropical medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, this week warned U.S. lawmakers against minimizing the viruses risk for vulnerable people. During a Congressional hearing, he said the coronavirus “is like the angel of death for older individuals.”
Because most of them are seniors? 🤔
brianschatz The guy in the middle does not look happy 😬
Not Good.
WASP+COVID19
Negligence.
jonostrower If you know any elderly Americans pass it on
Nature is radically truthful and is rarely clement...Nature (and not the White House) will ultimately tell us what to do!
What country has even done that What’s the cutoff age for elderly? No country has done this restriction and many have way more sick people than we do.
Wow so trump is more interested in how it looks rather than the safety of all Americans
Living proof he only cares about one thing and it's not people $$$$$
🤦🏻♂️
“... on condition of anonymity...” sounds like partisan BS to me. Either way, fuck trump
Pigs
Hmm. didn’t blame the Democrats or a private citizen not currently holding an elected public office. I hope this is a turn to prioritizing truth and facts over acting as unofficial WhiteHouse and Republican spin doctors.
Fly you crazy people fly....
That would mean trump & half his cabinet would have to stay home so bit awks!! 🤔
traitornews
😡
Where are the damn tests?
And you guys BELIEVE AP? 😳
COVID19 CoronavirusOutbreak TrumpCoronavirusCoverup TrumpIsANationalSecurityThreat
Probably best if they don't vote either.
This is some next level BS from the AP. If anyone has been paying attention and watching the briefings, you would know they have repeatedly stated that the elderly and vulnerable should avoid flying and going out to areas they’d have a higher chance of being exposed.
brianschatz Whelp, we know who they think is a drag on their prosperity now dont we?
DBChirpy because it’s not about America. Citizens it’s about $$$$$$$$$$
Grown ass people need to do what they need to do to stay healthy and alive.
It's a recommendation, whether if its approved or not. If youre elderly or already sick, recognize the risk and travel accordingly. If youre anyone else, recognize the risk and travel accordingly. Simple enough. Adults shouldn't need anyone holding their hand for this. GOOGLE 1st
Meanwhile, an elderly and physically fragile man hosts an international dinner party.
Trump probably discouraged the CDC from distributing the CDC test kits because he knew the extent of the problem would show up in the positive result outcomes and make his numbers look bad.
Probably cuz most of the administration would be grounded as well! Can’t miss those golf outings!! lol
Not true total BS
Close the borders if y’all think it’s this bad.
The result of this decision: More elderly US citizens will contract (and then spread) coronavirus. This will increase the numbers and fill more hospital beds. Responsible crisis management from the Pence Covid-19 team …..🤑?
OF COURSE THEY DID
MaddowBlog The Trump regime continues to jeopardize the US citizenry. They belong in prison!
Let me see. Who do I trust, the Trump administration or the CDC. Definitely the CDC!
Trump and Pence are going to be guilty of Murder. Again
It seems that this president wants to make sure as many elderly and physically impaired Americans get off of Medicare and Social Security by getting COVID 19 and dying.
MaddowBlog We could only hope Air Force one has the coronavirus on it.
TraitorTrump TrumpVirusCoverup GOPCorruptionOverCountry
He is literally killing Americans now. I’ve heard my elderly Parents parrot back the fox talking points and still plan to fly next weekend. It’s lunacy
We for real have the dumbest government ever.
Sounds like they only care about money 💰 and not lives. I guess flights are losing business and economy is the only thing that protects Trump. If you are 60 or above with medical issues, do not fly. Don’t listen to the con men
It is simply not advisable to put a gang if fools in charge if an important task. These incompetent morons are unable to manage any semblance of containment. As long as they are reasonably safe, the rest if us be damned. Get trump out of office.
Put your protective face mask on bc this is such bullshiite!
FAKE NEWS FAKE NEWS FAKE NEWS
It seems that they want to spread the virus, kill the elderly and a lot of younger people.
If Pigs could fly, this discussion could double as the waiting room at an airport. Never have I read such idiotic comments from so many, who actually no nothing about the subject, but have all the answers. A little research could teach you a lot.
Good. I am a senior and I am flying. Quit dramatizing.
This reminds me of Christine Todd Whitman. Go back to supporting the economy! Your health doesn't matter!
MaddowBlog It's because all of them are elderly. They should be careful out there in these corona streets! 😈
This is not true! Trump & other republicans are stating that seniors need to be more careful.
tjbogart33 Hopefully us elderly have more common sense than the administration.
Who was this federal official, Adam Schiff?
Another unknown anonymous federal secret insider secondhand reliable rumored source outside the WH ... Okay 👌
Clowns of Death: today's GOP
Remember when the AP wasn’t a message board for liberal whackadoos?
That’s a decision...
Once again, proving that they care more about the dollar sign than health or lives.
Can’t have any common sense. It’s just not in the cards.
Republican Darwinism at work...
Of course they overruled, otherwise Trump could no longer go on a plane.
Let me guess unnamed sources and anonymous officials. We all now know that this is code for I made it up to write orange man bad.
brilliant decision-making by an awesome set of guys who know exactly what they're doing! haven't felt this safe since 9-11, really.
It was from an anonymous source...imagine that... 'the press secretary for Vice President Mike Pence, Katie Miller, said that “it was never a recommendation to the Task Force” and called the AP story “complete fiction.”'
Come on man this is all about Trump. Because he’s elderly he doesn’t want any restrictions because they would apply to him. Sooo, once again it’s Me Me Me!!!!! Plus it scares the piss out of him that the economy is going to tank. DiaperDon
Their whole response so far is to spread the virus, not stop it. I don’t get it.
Donny's Admin is failing SolanoCounty and the US with the handling of COVID19 and the US outbreak so bigly, but I gotta admit every Admin would at least shove a travel warning like this into a holiday weekend Fri news dump at the very minimum so as not to scare the economy.
These assholes don't care for public safety, they just want to control the market.
So ‘elderly and physically fragile’ people are incapable of making an decision themselves? Perhaps ‘mentally challenged’ should also be added to the attributes?
I want to live long enough to vote against jerkus!
Our first science club meeting of this year explained how to wash your hands properly and who masks were actually for. Youth director questioned the 'scienceeness' of lesson. Now she wants me to bring in more masks. FactsMatter
Yes, why don't you listen to the professionals and stick to your ignorant ideas? Because it will affect their interests.
Not saying is misreporting but too many outlets are not stepping up to the moment. People will die because of it. Every day is a slo-mo sh*show that is obvious to most who are still paying attention (most have tuned out the constant barrage of lies and get facts elsewhere) .
Follow the news from other countries and from the WHO of you want anything resembling truthful information. Our own government is keeping us in the dark. CDC tells people over 60 to stay home whenever possible. WH overrules them!? Who are these people
Sounds like another made-up story supplied by an anonymous source hostile to Trump. You are really scraping the barrel with this one, AP! And further destroying your integrity in the process.
FakeNews AP!
So what age would that be exactly? Alot of old folks would be mad.. but honestly we shouldn't have to tell people not to fly
The White House was correct. Respect and common sense used by Trump and also by Pence. No one was wrong or right. Just go with the best suggestion. No unnecessary ORDER or opportunity for FOOLS to discriminate. Correct decision was made.
Shocker, not Whats the name of the company or companies that will produce the CORONAVIRUS test kits ?
Problematic ... yep. Mass media should not equal mass hysteria nor should it be massive omission of the obvious. Unbiased is one thing, but it becomes irresponsible to report obvious ignorance in the face of facts. Just stop reporting if misleading headlines is the best can do 😡
Listen to scientists, researchers & leaders direct interviews only, not the Associated Press’ interpretation of them. Media goal is panic & political
Be honest Trump's the kind of who guy who if he contracts this will insist on visiting every Americans home and personally spitting in their mouths.
It completely makes sense to regulate the elderly especially, because the majority of deaths due to coronavirus, have been of seniors. Their weak immune system is attracted to the virus and isn’t able to send enough anti-bodies to fight the virus.
Bozopous
So who wants to vote for Donald this year? Can I hear KEEP THE BANKS GREAT AGAIN? Remember about his actions when you will cast your vote.
If elders die, who will vote for orange?
They don’t care about old people I suppose .
Because by denying it, saying it's a hoax they're basically saying they are not going to offer a $ in aid /support. In my opinion.
That is so irresponsible. I'm sick of people joking about this like it's no big deal. There needs to be leaders in this country that take this seriously.
Money makes the world go around.
Faschisten
Is the thinking to kill off the elderly to save money on Social Security paymentswtf is wring with these people?!
total bs.. In fact its the exact opposite.. Who makes up these lies?
So tRump would rather kill off Senior Citizens than risk any impact in his Presidential chances! How do you feel about that Senior citizen tRumptards?
Our borders should be closed for a year. Shut down whole border.
Fox News does not inform us the truth. they only protect donald trump
gross negligence
Can they sue the admin for withholding life safety info from citizenry, causing some to get virus while traveling then die from it? When will the NIH CDC and others just ignore him and do their jobs? Tell us what we need to know, and the hell with those who are ok if we die.
This is familiar, now I remember. This is the same thing that happened in JAWS when the mayor made Brody take down the NO SWIMMING signs.
Despite Assoc Press’ goal to create panic in America, real news is ALL of our scientists, researchers, leaders are not out to kill us & are IN FACT doing EVERYTHING possible to prevent COVID-19 spread. YES, WE WILL BE INCONVENIENCED! DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN THE MEDIA BS
Isn't he a senior too though 🤔
Idiots
Prob because they show up in polls
It’s called the flu people.
Me myself and I. Only in this case these morons, wannabe leaders of the country, can catch the coronavirus as well.
Because the POS's feels that its better to help KILL the seniors vs trying to actually help them. Asses...
Anyone waiting on these clowns to help them thru this are brain dead already.
ebruenig This should be one of the campaign slogans for JoeBiden: VOTE LIKE YOUR 88-YEAR-OLD MOTHER’S LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! HeresTheDeal DumpTrump NoMalarkey FullStop
Winning
Please heed warnings. Act before hospitals are overwhelmed. Stay ahead of the curve... Implement social distancing. Close schools. Cancel large gatherings. Do what it takes. MNHealth GovTimWalz MNPublicHealth Tim_Walz MDHCommMalcolm MnDPS_DPS LtGovFlanagan
Time for a whistleblower from the CDC.
locuta Donald does not like his voters?
Hmm, I heard health officials say that the elderly with underlying health issues probably shouldn’t fly. I am 79 3/4 but healthy. I don’t want to be told I can’t fly.
good let their voter base die
charlesadler That would ground TrumpAndPence
They out here looking like the three stooges
Oh, I understand. They want them dead.
Larry, Moe and Curly Joe, the Three Stooges.
Would save millions as Trump would not be able to go golfing 👍
Alternative Headline: The GOP's New Plan to Cut Medicare Costs.
But the dumb fucks in the gop... What about them?
And that came from the top, guaranteed.
Why not? The elderly and physically fragile belong to a group that may be identified as having poor medical health, with a compromised immune system. Trump is not a health expert.
These people are dumb as a board
Real transparent
jfletchermd They will have blood on their hands for not being forthcoming or truthful from the outset. You are a servant for the public good - not your re-election.
MaddowBlog Nimrods
He's more worried about hurting the airlines' business and he will bail them out - corporate welfare.
Straight out of a disaster movie.
Stephen Bannon emailing White House demographic voting statistics
Fuck the AP, on Crip
IT WAS TRUMP! HE'S TRYING TO KILL EVERYONE WITH THE CORONAVIRUS! WE'LL SHOW HIM AND HIS SUPPORTERS! WE WILL BEAT HIM SUPER STRONG BEFORE WE DIE!🤬 VoteBlueToSaveAmerica🌊 VoteBlue2020🌊 DumpTrump2020🌊
Well... they are all seniors themselves, so what would you expect?!
On the one hand, this is criminal. On the other hand, old people are trump voters so, the fewer, the better.
It’s ok, only URBAN areas will suffer, that’s not the GOP’s voting bloc.
Think we elders can make our own decisions
There’s this scene at the end a new movie I just saw where they drop the former president off a helicopter into a mob of angry citizens... I love that scene.
This administration is criminal.
JFC
Says one anonymous “source.” Calling it now - this is fake news and will be corrected within the week.
This is going to turn into the biggest bowl of eff for Donnie dotard and Mike 'I call my wife Mother' Pence.🤣
CT_Bergstrom Time for the health authorities to bypass the WH
MaddowBlog Super expensive Charter flights? Maybe 20hr dives How about Terminal screening instead......
Anonymous official blah blah blah blah blah
brianschatz Apparently, Trump,etal want your parents, elderly relatives or yourself to die for his “hanging by the nails” economy! Remember the only thing that has been jerking the economy going is spending by the citizens! Manufacturing is dead!
I’m a healthy senior but I plan to refrain from air travel, large groups, crowded places. Seniors 60+ have worse symptoms than younger people. The average duration is 4 to 6 weeks. That is a long time to be sick.
treasonous GOP killing Americans.
Trying to save the stock market
davidgaliel
IGNORE THE WHITE HOUSE! Listen to Mike Osterholm at the University of Minnesota. He has expertise and experience.
The same official told me he saw Freddo the frog having breakfast with The Donald.
MysterySolvent WHY
Can you fear monger a little bit more. FYI, out here everyone knows the Press is hyping this all over the place. Good for business.
If their plan is to kill old people, they’re shrinking their own voter base. Makes no sense.
Idiots.
this is America...... nope! it's China. we live in China! 😡😡
Cowards and fools. You can’t tweet storm a virus. Or calm people with your own ignorance.
People should have enough common sense not to travel now by bus, car or plane if they're elderly and with underlying health issues. Damn people - use your own common sense! We don't need the govt to tell us to wash our hands & not cough on people, DO WE?
I've just scrolled through quite a few comments & the best I can say is with people thinking the way you, it's a wonder you can dress yourselves, or is there a YouTube Vid for that?
BruceBartlett Why overrule such a recommendation? Another instance of the economic well-being of the airline industry exceeding the physical well-being of individuals. This is a perfect example of how all policies of this crapbag administration come about.
The White House doesn understand that it's NOW that massive testing has to be done, identifying the asymptomatic patients before they spread the disease. The lack of action is going to kill thousands of Americans. The real number of patients is much higher than reported.
Dumb, dumber, I dunno.
I work for the largest airline in the world, this is incredibly disheartening. A persons health and life is more important than the CEOs mission which was stated at the meeting at the White House yesterday.
He would rather old people die than admit there is something to worry about
I'm so done with politics. I always choose the wrong candidate. Trump lost my vote over this.
Please share your reporting of how incompetent the Obama: Biden admin was in handling H1N1. No admin intervention until pandemic level.
Shame on you for reporting anonymous news, which is not news at all. It's rubbish!
Can he be impeached again? Honest question.
Oh look, it's the pro-life party again. 🙄
I mean we knew he was going to get us killed at some point, but we thought it was going to be nukes, didn't we?
These people are EVIL
GovHowardDean Why has the Surgeon_General JeromeAdamsMD said nothing about this. Pathetic.
When is the grand opening of Soilent Green Enterprises?
Can people seriously not make decisions without waiting for the government to tell you what to do? It’s obvious that flying or going on a cruise would not be a great idea now due to what’s been reporting out of China since January. I just don’t understand Blame Blame Blame
Isn't that considered attempted murder?
9 mos ago two former state senators found dead in their homes in AK and OK within a span of 2 days.' Rep. state Sen. Linda Collins-Smith fatally shot, her death being investigated as a homicide. State Sen. Jonathan Nichols’ also shot, body found at home, cause being investigated.
Any lawyers out there!?
Yea under Democrats they want you not to make your own dam mind to take responsibility precautions for yourself
KellyRek Bo named source = Fake News
MarkRonchettiNM denounce the POTUS now
Thank you, GOP . Oh, and Fuck You.
I totally disagree with that. Elderly and immunocompromised people should avoid boats, trains and planes, as well as concerts, conventions, theaters, restaurants, stadiums etc. Think about it. Common sense.
MalcolmNance Dollars come first in GOP land ...
Trump is botching this up bigly. He is putting lives at risk by delaying testing and downplaying it. Here are the estimates if it spreads like seasonal flu does. Our ICUs are not ready for this.
I’d say planes are Flying test tubes and ships are floating Petri dishes. coronavirus coronvirusireland coronavirusuk coronavirusitalIa
Fakenews
...wtf
this is impeachable. I know it doesn't matter but it should
JackiePressley2 If we can’t trust them we don’t know how much it will impact us....my grandparents are sick right now. I’m scared for them my family and everyone I love that seems to be forgotten by these rich psycho sycophants
Trump loves to sue. Perhaps he should be sued by the families of those who lose their lives because of his “brilliant” mind.
!!!!!!! PROPAGANDA !!!!!!!!
Well that worked out well didn’t it?
Wow. They never fail to shock me.👀
Yep ..THAT MEANS Trump heeds to stay at home
FFS, calm down.
Culling. Bastards.
'we don't have to pay them social security if they're all dead!'
1) Dereliction of duty 2) See 1
um... Have you seen this, AARP AARPpolicy ?
Three stooges.
The White House Administration doesn’t care who die from this virus....!
Trump doesn’t care about senior’s health. He only wants to keep the airline’s flying. What a dishonest dirtbag Trump is. TrumpCoronaVirusDenier
Killing off your voter base by incompetence is not a good way to govern or get re-elected. coronavirus COVID19 2020Elections
BS propaganda
Don't believe you guys, not for a second. Why would the WH do that?
'A federal official' ? Sounds like you're making stuff up. FakeNews
All in the name of the almighty 💵.
It would be wise for everybody to ignore the Trump administrations advise and listen to the medical professionals. It's obvious that Trump doesn't want profit hurt so he'll sacrifice peoples well being by telling them lies to keep the market up. It's his only life line he has.
It’s the flu.
More criminal behavior. This is unconscionable. He is putting millions of lives in danger. This must be his solution to reduce the cost of Social Security and Medicare. Expose the elderly and chronically ill to coronavirus.
America first? Or American profits first?
jrodfive05
He’s hoping to downplay his numbers.
Who was the “ federal official?”
DonCheadle And, he visits a mask factory. As if....
The White House needs to let our health officials do their job and avoid innocent seniors deaths. Would it be worse for the economy, sure, but lives are worth more than stocks.
There is no NEW corona virus
Well, they suggested not travelling. They softened the language
“Health officials.” Oh 👌. Silence! The “health officials” have spoken! Hey aren’t these the same “health officials” who charge $4K to give a tetanus shot & put water on a tiny barbed wire cut cuz it’s Sunday and they can? Yeah, let’s listen to them. They have no ulterior motives
'The person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity did not have authorization to talk about the matter. The person did not have direct knowledge about why the decision to kill the language was made.' In other words, this report is complete BS.
So, if Biden and Sanders were unlucky enough to get very ill and have to drop out from Corona virus with all this campaigna..... are we stuck with Gabbard!! OR .... can Warren jump back in
Sorry but anyone can recommend, including family members and the Heathcare professionals. They don’t need to have the White House tell them anything. This is an stupid story
they’re worse than china’s govt 🙄
Source? A federal offical huh? Sounds fancy...Who was it? I'm sick and tired of EVERY click bait headline not having a source!
MalcolmNance realDonaldTrump and VP are unfit.
That’s common sense! They shouldn’t be flying right now, and they don’t need the White House to tell them that.
aaron_leib there goes the wheelchair brigade on jetblue
At risk people Should be careful flying the airlines. It says a lot about the airlines readiness to sanitize their planes and the airport in general. No different than a train or bus or cab or Uber etc. I sanitized my own car today!
STOP FREAKING OUT! It’s just a virus! People like me🎀are the only ones who should be concerned & I AM NOT! Want to know why? Because I’m taking precautions by not flying, taking cruises, & not hanging around large crowds at this time, pretty simple really!
P
25th amendment before we all die please. VP please. God is with you and you’ll be remember as the most important President right above Lincoln and Washington.
MalcolmNance Gives real meaning to Gov. 'Death Squads'.
FakeNews
Raise your hand if this is shocking news. This Administration DOES. NOT. CARE.
Terrible
They just figure if the seniors get sick and die, that’s Medicare and social security benefits that they don’t have to pay.
Things that make you go 🤔! Imagine the benefit to the federal budget for Social security, Medicare and other social services with less seniors. People keep your elders home. Save them.
But...they are seniors too...?
Wow
Sources
VP is ushering in the rapture.
😡
What I'm saying is this: PEOPLE ARE SMART ENOUGH. DO WE REALLY NEED TO CONSULT TWO CLOWNS?!!
I actually kind of agree with them on this. We should not live our lives in constant fear. We should not make decisions based on hysteria.
Bullshit! Show us your sources, FAKERS!
gtconway3d Headlines like these should tell you everything that you need to know about how OUR government is going to treat US when it comes to being honest about the spread of the coronavirus. Look out America, we are about to get FUCKED! TruthMatters Now more than ever. DumpTrump2020
Commen sense WTF 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
Okay. Here's a statement: WHEN DID AMERICA DECIDE TO ASK THIS FUCKED ADMINISTRATION, 'I've got a flight, Mike Pence, President Trump, I need your expert medical advice..' 🖕🖕🖕
That could mean all of Senate Republicans.
This is utterly unbelievable!!!!!!! This administration is not taking care of Americans!!!!!!
Evil Trump.
Just sick.
They want easy money from the sickness and weakness. More deaths, less pay for the social service. Time to fly!
DonCheadle You mean medical professionals in charge at the WH right, right right.....? Yeah of course not. 🤦♀️
He is a MONSTER.
JonMIPol Give it a rest people.
Impeached realDonaldTrump needs to be impeached again. He’s literally going to cost Americans their lives.
Smh!!!!
MalcolmNance
Elderly citizen are going to die because the people who run The White House are the most vain, corrupt, pieces of shit to have ever lived and I'm sorry if that's a hard pill to swallow but it's true and it's fucked.
MalcolmNance The elderly are half of Trump supporters,including what percent of GOP congressmen?
The elderly should not travel it's to dangerous
They are prey animals! It keeps getting worse!
MalcolmNance Becasue that would cost the corporations millions. The stock holders would be very upset their profit margin isn’t being met.
Can someone who believes in science please be in charge now?
Their cluelessness will cost people's lives.
MalcolmNance Yet funny half of them are seniors that are in the whitehouse 🤔🤔🤔🧐🧐🧐🧐🤯👈 😱🤯🤯
Do you think just because you are elderly, you don't have enough sense to know what you should or should not do? This is a free country and we don't need the government to tell us what to do. I know liberal Democrats are trying to take away all our rights, so they can control us.
Imagine if this virus came from the U.S. and only affecting this country? Crazy liberals will be on the streets dancing blaming it on Trump.
This thread⬇️ is downright frightening ⬇️
realDonaldTrump & VP You're REFUSAL to behave in a responsible manner is TYPICAL about THIS virus. YOUR credibility is nil. YOUR consistent lies &/or deliberate misinformation is unbelievable. EVEN some airlines HAVE reduced their flights to help reduce the spread of COVID-19!
It’s their life if they wanna fly let them 🤷🏼♂️
Hey anyone remember this from a month ago?
brancatoaa
MalcolmNance Remember this in November
Shows how ignorant all the politicians really are keep proving me right WhiteHouse
If bullcrap becomes a vaccination we'll all be fine !
jwgop Actions like this will directly lead to the death of people... deaths that could have been prevented. This is unacceptable.
ZZZZZZZZZ
They have no idea what they are doing. Just wonderful.
The advice from the CDC advises old and medically fragile people to “stay home.” Which is going further than not flying. What is the point of this report?
Bakari_Sellers
Time to SUE YOUR ASS
These people are literally the worst.
I wish they cared about my mom as much as I do.
Keep your boomers safe, everyone. This is not a joke.
realDonaldTrump VP Resign.
Oh just stop your pathetic attempts to blame a global pandemic virus on Trump
this isn’t gonna end well, is it?
Why does Disantis look high?
joshgad Hey Josh, could you please repost your outrage or concern over 1,000 Americans dying from the swine flu before Obama did anything about it? I’m sure you’re consistent. I just can’t find it.
Please define federal official...
If I was at severe risk and had pre existing conditions..... I wouldn’t need a recommendation from a suit behind a desk to tell me not to fly.
Make those recommendations!EARLY CONTAINMENT is critical to avoid overwhelming medical system not only for pts w Corona but others needing emergency care;protect others & protect yourself! Wash hands.Cover coughs/sneezes. Sanitize surfaces.STAY HOME.Avoid crowds. see graph below.
😞
Gotta keep the numbers down
Science ALWAYS wins.
macon_sense The airlines got to Trump about loss of profits.
Toni_Raelin So an anonymous source who wasn’t vetted or corroborated by the AP. You people are SHEEP. Plain and simple. And YOU will kill me with laughter before the virus ever will.
FAKE NEWS. YOU PEOPLE ARE SHAMELESS
SenatorCollins this is what you supported when you voted to acquit. His actions to get himself re elected may have caused severe harm. You are part of this now. Everything he says and does with this crisis is your responsibility.
stevesilberman
“In a tweet, the press secretary for Vice President Mike Pence, Katie Miller, said that “it was never a recommendation to the Task Force” and called the AP story “complete fiction.”” So Stephen Miller’s wife says it’s not true. Welp. That settles that.
Bakari_Sellers 𝓣𝓱𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓿𝓾𝓵𝓷𝓮𝓻𝓪𝓫𝓵𝓮 𝓹𝓮𝓸𝓹𝓵𝓮. 𝓦𝓱𝔂 𝔀𝓸𝓾𝓵𝓭 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓷𝓸𝓽 𝓰𝓲𝓿𝓮 𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓶 𝓪 𝔀𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰? 𝓣𝓻𝓾𝓶𝓹* 𝓱𝓪𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓶𝓸𝓼𝓽 𝓭𝔂𝓼𝓯𝓾𝓷𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷𝓪𝓵 𝓪𝓭𝓶𝓲𝓷𝓲𝓼𝓽𝓻𝓪𝓽𝓲𝓸𝓷 𝓫𝔂 𝓯𝓪𝓻.
😢
An anonymous source without direct knowledge of the situation....sounds like some FAKE news.
Based on what the airline industry press is reporting, this bonehead move by Trump-Pence has failed to help airlines much at all. So, heckuva job, Mikey.
When elderly start dying it’s on the White House then. Great job WhiteHouse jackasses
They put airline executives in charge of pandemic response.
US already slow with testing. And results takes a while. Seniors given age, if infected will be fighting against time and needs the right medical services fast. Check the stats. Amongst those who died in US, how many are seniors? And how fast death occurs once confirmed.
😂😂😂😂 I’ve flown from San Fran to Daytona to Toronto to Seattle, to Detroit, no virus’s here, just a ton of fear mongering
What happens when you have lickspittle sycophants and 5th-rate political hacks who work for literally the worst person to ever hold the presidency in power. It’s a fucking clownshow of epic proportions and it would be hilarious weren’t it for the fact that we are all gonna die
Oh oh, more unnamed sources used by fakenews?
'A federal official'. Riiiiight. 🤨
VP Pence is in charge This is Pence’s legacy - his last political office Pence is lying! Remember Pence for the liar he is
The GOP will kill Americans to cover their incompetence. KillerGOP
3:) 2016 that their was no path for Trump to win so JUST KEEP LISTENING TO FAKE NEWS. THE FACT OF THE MATTER IS YOU NEED TO BE WORRIED ABOUT THE REGULAR FLU HERE THAT HAS KILLED ABOUT 35000 A YR CORONA 12 SO FAR.....WASH YOUR HANDS 20 SECONDS MULTIPLE TIMES A DAY KEEP THEM AWAY
Calling BS on this! Citing one anonymous source?! Fake news media strikes again
Here we go again the AP has another 'anonymous' source... one unnamed person claims something and they run with it like its a fact. And look at all the people in the thread treating this like a proven fact. 🙄
doughardy_ct Wondering why GovBillWeld is not doing better on the rnc side.
All about the all mighty dollar and not the people who live in the US. Next will be a stimulus package for hotels and airlines while people in this country suffer. NoPlanforCoronavirus
And that has nothing to do with health and safety and everything to do with votes. 😡
Deaf AP, or just FAKE as usual! 💥🤡💥
GUARANTEE they’re given money from airline companies.... crooked scum
mattyglesias America’s Chernobyl.
flippedlip They want sick old people to die.
Unnamed 'official'. Sure. Get back to me when you have a name. Until then FakeNews.
... it’s like trump pence are TRYING to infect Americans. nytimes washingtonpost politico investigate their Big Pharmacy ties see what other kinda shady deals abound cough Russia cough
HIV originated in Kinshasa, from humans having sex with chimpanzees in 1920's but ignored by health officials until the 1980's. Today's law school tolerance lectures on 'When a Dog Wags it's Tail and Sex' is an accredited? Drinking out of toilets viruses
One anonymous “federal official” says language was removed and admits he/she DOESNT KNOW WHY OR WHEN, but within 2 days the White House publicly made the recommendation. But your fu^*%* ^*%%*% gobble the sh^*%%* up bc ORANGE MAN BAD.
treasonstickers How far is the GOP going to let him go
Popehat Oh, ffs
All I can say is look at China. Think that can’t be us? Think again.
I'm fine staying home. If anyone cares to visit, they are always welcome
Since when is it govts job to tell you to be cautious of where you go and what you do? Pls people, use common sense - don't shake hands, wash your hands, and don't tough your face if you can't remember washing your hands.
Weird flex for Trump to try to kill off most of his voter base in an election year...
Well Trump and Trumplicans don't like elderly, disabled or poor. They're taking awsy healthcare, Medicare and social security. For them dying ppl is doing them a favor. If they had their way America would just be rich white ppl and russians
TrumpDerangementSyndrome has infected more people on this thread than the Coronavirus.
All they had to agree to was RECOMMENDING older/frailer people don’t fly - and these Republicans can even man up and do that.
They just want this shit to go on like nothing’s happening and stocks stay stable. Plus, if many seniors die, Trump will have less opposition when he starts slashing their Medicare & Social Security
followtheh If their weak immune systems can’t handle a small cold then maybe it’s time...
God fucking damnit. Seriously.
Discouraging how many idiots reacted to the headline without reading one sentence of the article. MSM truly is the enemy of the people.
Fear is not just the appearance of weakness, it actually make you weaker and destroys your body’s ability to fight diseases.
Honestly if ur a grown ADULT you shouldn't need someone telling u what u should do. U know your health, be smart. If ur like JoeBiden and unsure how u feel, make sure u have trusting caregivers that puts your best interest 1st! 😁😁😁
Because we don't matter. 😭
This is why the U.S will have higher cases of infection and therefore more deaths. The POTUS does not take advice from anyone.
Talk about 3 evil sons a bitches!!!!!!
Money over humanity...100% of the time with this administration
Recommend? People should use common sense. You don’t have to recommend to me not to fly, or to avoid crowds... and I’m not elderly. It is just plain ol’ common sense people.
It’s like they’re trying to kill off their demographic or something...weird.
Another FakeNews anonymous source. Truth of the matter is that the administration did advise high risk individuals to stay home as much as possible and to avoid crowds and to exercise caution if there was a need to travel.
President Conflict of Interest owns a global hotel empire. Trump cares more about his hotels than lives.
This really pisses me off 🤬😡
tinyboo49 May their decision to come back and bite everyone one of them is the ass.
“I like the numbers being where they are,” said Trump, who appeared to be explicitly acknowledging his political concerns about the outbreak: “I don’t need to have the numbers double because of one ship that wasn’t our fault.” -potus
Wow, quite the brain trust in this thread. You all are such experts and so sure about your opinions. You all should be leading the corona response and the economy. The problem is it’s tough to understand most of you. The voices seem to be coming from the seat of your pants!
JMastrodonato Once again the White House aka President Trumpkin puts profits above people.....it is time to dump the Trumpkin
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gtconway3d VP please step aside and let the competent adults manage the situation. You are even worse than theworstpresidentever. gtconway3d ABCWorldNews
realDonaldTrump puts more US citizens into peril. This borders on criminal.
Here’s my first problem with this BREAKING news ‘...federal official tells AP...’ etc. I don’t see ANY NAMES. How is this any different than the bs we’ve been shoveled for 4 yrs? Pardon me if I don’t shit myself in fear or outrage.
Good for the White House - who came up with this bullshit?
I guess they're afraid it might hurt the economy which I'm sure Trump puts ahead of people's lives.
Where are the tests?
Didn't they allow cruise ships to continue operating? Aren't they interfering with testing to suppress,numbers of those inflicted? Isn't that conspiracy to kill and cause harm? CrimesAgainstHumanity? SenateGOP HouseGOP Accessories to mass murder!
richardmarx All about the dollar
JeremyHubbard A 'federal official'. There are thousands of federal officials.
Who's going to vote for him if he kills his base? His entire constituency will be reduced to sixty 45 year old Nazis, half of whom will die without procreating.
Of course they don't want to tell seniors not to fly. If those seniors die how much does it save the government in social security and medicare costs per person that dies.
Fake news
Sick bastards
The ran with a story from 1 anonymous source? journalism
trumphistory
They’re idiots, plain and simple!
Here's an idea...if you have half a brain you'll make the decision yourself to not fly, travel, or attend events w loads of people. You don't need the govt to direct you accordingly...but I guess the standard twitter user/lib needs someone else to think for them 🤷🏻♂️
Shouldn’t be flying coronavirus or not, had someone old struggling next to me on a nine hour flight last year..
Deborah Birx *did* alert the elderly not to fly, on March 4. Acosta tweeted it. Has she been fired for this?
mehdirhasan These guys are playing with fire ... sure Quarantine has a major economic impact but the alternative would be worse in less than a month COVID19 coronavirus COVID COVID_19
You people have lost it.
FakeNews
They really shoud remember this Newton' s third law of motion For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. No one will fly because the more they cover it up the more people will do the oppisite
Omg Who do they think they are
I don’t understand what a hell is going on here but someone is crazy here We will find out very soon Someone is lying Government or Media We don’t know how to believe anymore
lookner
You guys are fn crazy complain trumps fault about a few dying when more die daily from the dam flu and yet you back Democrat’s that want to kill millions of newborn babies you all need to get your moral intact you discuss me
the end of the world is near and this mf administration is in charge... we're fucked!!!
It’s almost as if Trump doesn’t really care about anyone but himself.
Better information out of the WHO
BarbaraDahl2 Sounds like fake news.
This is the kind of shit that Hitler did
I heard Pence today say the elderly shouldn’t take cruises. He’s going to get reamed out by Daddy Trump!
Bullsh*t.
Murderer.
There is no way realDonaldTrump did that!
JMastrodonato What’s next, don’t go on cruises either? This seems like common sense, do we need the gov’t to tell us this? Are they gonna remind us to wash our hands too?
IS THE FAKE NEWS TOO❓❓❓ Stop printing stories with ONE ANONYMOUS SOURCE‼️✔️🐍🐍🐍
Anonymous source.
How is this legal?
Is anyone surprised?
Lie
They didnt want to tell older people how to live their lives. Damn them! Please tell us how to live and interact
Come on AP this is Fake news
One. Anonymous. Source. Y’all are shameless
One anonymous source. Man you guys are legit. Way to go. Awesome. Must be confirmed for sure.
What federal official?
Why is it the American people have to disseminate the truth about Coronavirus when the government won’t. People are dying on Trumps watch.
isn't that their own voter base? .
Why don’t you stop at the anonymous sources, we know you are full of crap.
The president’s fragile ego must be preserved at ANY cost. ANY
I’m 70! Why am I just hearing this?
Not only do they want to take away SS and Medicare now they want to screw with our lives....Psychopaths.....
Fvcking monsters!
daynajayelee
Fake news for sure. MAGA!!!!
gtconway3d Jerks
How exactly does one 'quietly' update a website? Would that be like the AP changing copy in a story without issuing a press release? Sounds pretty sinister.
liars
WTF!
DavidJollyFL Why
Popehat The elderly need to stick up for each other.
These must be the death panels Fox News warned us about.
'unnamed official'
.realDonaldTrump VP & other political hacks should NEVER overrule medical experts on what is safest for publichealth during COVID19US outbreak. They are lying to protect their political power, not us.
Fuck this administration!
MayneReport What will the White House do when a decision is required to prevent public transmissions by banning public attendance at gatherings for major sporting events: football, baseball, basketball, ice hockey?...
Everyone on this thread is legit out of their mind and are just filled with so much hate they can not think clearly
You people , thisnis a super flu nothing more y’all crying like it’s the plaque it’s not you can get it as a healthy person and think it’s a cold and it goes away just as fast
Truth is, pandemics hurt advanced capitalist societies more than third-world countries. What trump calls “shit hole countries.” The run on bathroom tissue is an indicator. Survival requires, beans, flour, meal, cooking oil, and bullets (for hunting meat and protection).
He'll only care when his throat starts to hurt. Till then it's still a tv show...
Good
Focusing on economy as Trump knows this is his Admins only true selling point. Politics over public health clearly WorstPresidentEver
I honestly wouldn't expect anything other than incompetence from this administration
OffNet4Now When will those silly Health Dept. officials realize that is NOT about LIVES...it's about NUMBERS. Comrade Trump only wants to put out GOOD NEWS.
Why does the White House even get to have a say in this?
Endangering the weak is evil.
Why does the CDC have to submit this stuff for “approval” by the WH? Why can the WH deny publication of anything the CDC recommends?
The White House needs to wise up and stop covering up. It is only inciting more anxiety and fear with its continual lying and ignorant, shameful, incompetence. Someone needs to just stay on the golf course and let someone with a brain lead and get the job done.
Disgrace
WTF
Dude AARP would be marching on this travel ban
One anonymous source. F off AP.
mehdirhasan This is the price of lies.
cameron_kasky Trump believes people’s lives are secondary to money and profits.
Yeah I am sure this is true
Fuck
Trying to kill off the weak and the old. Who will be next? The homeless? Members of the LGBTQ+ Community? This admin is cruel and murderous.
Hopefully, trump receives what he’s earned.
Komartin96 CDC submitted plan this week as a way of trying to control the virus, but White House officials ordered the air travel recommendation be removed, said official with direct knowledge of plan. Administration officials since suggested certain people should consider not traveling.
cover up. deny. lies. gop fucking with lives
Wow!
Actually, more fake news. Nobody ever made that recommendation. More of the same from the media.
realDonaldTrump VP why did you overrule health officials and put our elderly in danger?
richardmarx Geeez rediculious
Criminal negligence GOP WhiteHouse
gtconway3d Because he doesn’t want to lose election by looking weak to his voters, after saying “Nothing to see there. All democrat’s Hoax & Obama is responsible.” So, again people, your King cares about himself. Spin whatever way you want to your own people. MAGA2020 MAGA Happy journey!
DavidJollyFL MAGA
What the eff.
realDonaldTrump is a disgrace to the human race!
This is written by a pathologist from the vulnerable age group. If you’re over 60, it’s solid advice. This was not written for the public-but the Dr. stands by it.
MGthefuture
Not true
carlquintanilla They really dont care, they just care abo the financial impact on our economy
It’s almost like American administration wants to get rid of their old, poor and feeble
Since when does the president decide what the best health policy is
KeithOlbermann Of course they did! They put Mike Pence in charge so, they expected this!
Trump flies in beautiful planes. The most beautiful you’ve ever seen.
LeftFlankVets disaster is looming in the horison
All remaining presidential candidates could struggle with overcoming the virus. One way or the other.
What official was it, if You can’t tell us, it is probably a lie!
If this information is true it is truly unacceptable.
gtconway3d Add it to the list. GOP Trump Administration overruling health officials again. PEOPLE ARE GONNA BE VERY SORRY TRUMP IS STILL INVOLVED! 25th Amendment right now his incompetent butt!
Do they understand that's a big part of their base? I just. SMH.
They should be held criminally accountable......
Horrible people
Three stooges.
What else are these mfers covering up?
Absolutely absurd to essentially harm our seniors simply because they fear it will undo the market. Our elderly deserve better!
The west coast and New York might have some small break outs right now, but the rest of the country still seems to be doing fine. It’s premature to explicitly rule out all air travel.
F this administration, man.
Disgusting!
They are stupid.
dylanlscott FUUUUCCKKK!!!!!
More deep state, Obama hold over back stabbing
mattyglesias Pence just lied on FOx News, claiming Trump told him to focus on protecting elderly. In fact Trump refused to do that.
This administration has blood on its hands
They assumed common sense. God forbid
I mean, you just simply can’t walk up to old people and tell them they are too old to fly. I mean, let’s be real here. Perhaps a PSA can be put out, but that is about all you can realistically do.
Cause it’s all about the money. This is what happens when you vote conservative.
HolyShit they not realise can find out how they voted,fck..sake but that's straight up survival of the richest from your good Ol Goverment ! So basically rallies go on infections get higher & all the while the Emperor running around in his birthday suit & everyone is cheering
Getting so tired of side show they call the president. Why do people support a liar, an intellectual moron, and a coward! He lives in an alternate reality and bringing the country down. He needs to go.....
So Don Jr was definitely just projecting when he said Dems welcome coronavirius. The GOP literally DOES NOT CARE if hundreds of thousands (or more) Americans die.
Banana republic
Can someone pls plz pleeeeeeaaaze make this pic into a good meme 🥺
Unacceptable for the White House to keep that sort of information out of the public domain. People need to have all the information available to make the best decisions to protect themselves and their loved ones from this virus.
AdamWeinstein Trumpcare
Natasha50043491 would this affect grandma?
Horrifying!
Trump only cares abt his precious economy. That's it. This is going to backfire on him. U cannot play with people's lives this way and continue to get away with it. I have a horrible feeling that this will be worse than Katrina.
Who is willing to trust this administration with lives at risk? Instead of letting the medical and science professionals do their jobs, they cover up which will only exacerbate the crisis. 0nce again, helluva job SenateGOP
Get him out of the WH right now!!! He’s going to get us killed.
When the government prefers to protect airline/travel profits over the lives of Americans. 😔
Aruadha Airline fares drop drastically as conovirus keeps thousands from travelling.
Irresponsible fuckwits.
carlquintanilla Criminal negligence and indifference, for human life and the families who would grieve the loss of loved ones.
Can't wait to see those in charge coming down with symptoms. Maybe they will take it seriously then
Mass murderer.
These people are willing to risk the lives of Americans just to keep the stock market from falling. Sickening. Repulsive. Disgusting. Vote them out in November.
This is outrageous. When are WE going to do something.
They are smart. They don't need somebody to tell them not to fly.
Why does Ron DeSantis always looked plastered?
This administration is criminal and absolutely horrible
what officials?
Moral of the story: These ass-clowns are not looking out for you. They’re covering Trump’s ass so he gets re-elected.
Despicable.
smh
So, they want to kill off their base?
They’ll get those tax cuts one way or another... perhaps this is their way of settling those nasty ‘’entitlements’’ seniors are receiving. Wouldn’t want Nana to manage to eat on her $900 a month check that she worked her entire life for.
What kind of horseshit is this? Why do they want to kill their own Cult45?
How much more of his effing stupidity can we take
I wonder why? Maybe because the “president” has a financial interest in people traveling?
I'm not waiting for the Trump administration to tell me what to do... or not do.
I'm so smart!
THAT is criminal.
Once again more concerned about the economy than people's health.
This is criminal
Trump is terrified the economic numbers will go down and he won't be able to brag about them. More important than lives to him.
This is not true
Killing granny for political damage control
dale_e_ho This is a scandal.
How else will we cut social security costs if we don’t kill them off?
carlquintanilla It is not COCID19 killing the travel industry so much as the mass hysteria brought on by people trying ramp up the fear factor in order to gain: 1) ratings for news outlets 2) Medicare for all 3) more hate for Trump org. 4) more voters for the Democratic Party fearisthepandemic
Absolute shit show 🤦🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️
gtconway3d Any odds on reason for overruling health officials because airline's stock plunging?
lookner These people are dangerous sociopaths.
TerryTeachout1 May this sink the White House and all who abide there at the moment. Please please please be their undoing.
WHY DOES THE WHITE HOUSE HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH THIS?
TedNesi The administration’s leader is an idiot, Trump needs to put put under observation before his actions hurt some.
ReignOfApril There telling everybody its ok to fly. Some people will listen to them and thinks its ok so there's that.
EricLMitchell Prolife should extend to the elderly too, who are now so vulnerable...
gtconway3d Trump is neither totally incompetent or the plan to kill United States citizens. Either way people will get sick. The likelihood, if they are over 65, they will die.
lookner Actually, VP Pence and Dr. Fauci have both advised the elderly against flying right now. You are fake news right now
They'd rule differently if they flew commercial. Cowards.
10k dead 180k hospitalized from the flu in the IS. Pretty sure they weren’t told not to fly.
From the World Health Org.
Rick Scott in the background thinking about how he can use coronavirus to defraud Medicare.
How the fuck can the White House over rule?
This is extremely reckless. Does anyone doubt that this administration would cover up any wrongdoing to protect Trump? Witch Hunt my ass.
selectedwisdom They’d better tell them to lay low. They are the most vulnerable. Without testing we have no idea how many people out there are able to infect us.
I’ll just say it. I’m sick of this administration and and I really hope they get it. They could care less about the at risk population so I hope they get it
It’s true! They really do want to decrease the surplus population- “Hey there’s more than one way to reduce those entitlements, right boss.”
lookner If this uncorroborated gossip was telling the truth, why did he run to the MSM? And why is this leak even being reported?
gtconway3d Follow the money
Wonder if Azar's old company will make more $$ with the mishandling of the outbtrak?
gtconway3d Screw Trump. Any M.D. Involved in this has taken an oath to do no harm, yet that's exactly what they're doing just to protect the fragile ego of an evil man. Sickening.
Elderly and physically fragile people can decide this for themselves just like they do every flu season. There’s many reasons a doctor would tell his patients not to fly.
I’d like to give this administration some credit during their tenure. Then they do this shit.
and the sad thing is that my vulnerable 80 year old parents listen to this crap. they say they have friends to help them if they get sick. they don't understand that my dad with oxygen would be beyond help. i can't help them anymore
lookner The MSM thinks old Americans are too STUPID.
WTF! This is unfuckingbelievable! We just sit her and let the government kill us! KILL US! PUTIN IS WATCHING AMERICA DIE! PUTIN- is laughing
selectedwisdom Lives will be lost unnecessarily.
Well that one way to reduce future Social Security and Medicare expenditures.
Sure they overruled it because they’re afraid airlines will lose money! Already happening.
Man, GovRonDeSantis looks terrible.
williamlegate Remember to vote people.
This administration is a disaster. Anyone that voted from trump should be totally humiliated.
UIHoopsRecruits They just had a press conference yesterday recommending those at risk and elderly to stay home and away from crowds...stop with the bull shit
CRIMINALS! And or criminally stupid, really hard to tell. realDonaldTrump vp POTUS CoronavirusUSA clusterfuck
lawrencehurley
If *anyone* is flying after reading this, you're a fool. Screw ppls health, gotta save the markets I guess.
gtconway3d This is despicable news! And Trump and his cronies and the most despicable human beings on the face of the earth.
I guess that's Bernie, Joe and Donald all grounded then.
If you continue to support this administration you're a bad person. Period. An objectively horrible human. And sadly some of you are okay with that.
Is it because they’re all senior citizens themselves
Your potential death isn't their concern, Trump electibilty is their sole concern. Get it?
Jfc
That way they won't have seniors bitching at them when they cut their Medicare and social security
jbouie Great. Just great.
poniewozik Lots of monthly pensions disbursements to be saved!
Let me guess who owns airline stocks... 🤔 Because THIS reporting will blow your mind.
Can you please look into why this announcement, stating that Seattle clinics will not be testing for Coronavirus in because the cdc has deemed it an endemic was deleted from EvergreenHosp website this morning?
So he’s putting a key demographic of his base at risk. This should go over well. 🙄
Replace the charcoal air filters on passenger airplanes after every flight. Then the air filters will be effective so fragile and seniors can fly. Used to be replaced after every flight, now in three months if ever since smoking was banned. FAA have no requirements
I have seen payday loan businesses with more integrity.
Agreed. They can wash hands. At some point people have to live their lives, especially the elderly.
News is conflicting. “Official statements” are screened through Pence (it’s called censorship). We need a new President in the Oval Office. VoteBlueNoMatterWho coronavirus
He, and GOP, sincerely would like to see the elderly die. He was doing it piecemeal with cuts in Medicare proposed and programs that assist with heating and others. Coronavirus is especially deadly to the elderly. This news does not surprise me at all. It’s a godsend to Trump.
carriecordero Killers.
williamlegate Pay now, or pay later and blame it on the Democrats.
The president's fantasy world of keeping the numbers low is going to get people killed. He only cares about money and numbers. He cares nothing about the public's well being. Keep people flying because it looks normal, at the risk of putting the sick elderly at risk. Despicable.
Bencjacobs BREAKING: health officials don't run the federal government, and the literally never have.
williamlegate Murder
FakeOutrage idiots on Twitter act as if the government needs to actually tell elderly & physically fragile, aka bad immune system that it’s NOT a good idea to fly during flu season.. When has that ever been a good idea or recommended? Like NEVER. FauxOutrageTwitterBots
They’re trying to kill people
Imagine the White House telling my dad he can’t fly.
Well they can recommend but doesn't mean we are not going to do it.
jbouie Don't ever stop shopping
Zero confidence in Trump or Pence to deal with this issue.
Luckily my mom knows not to trust these idiots
'The decision was made by Wellington Codswallop IV, grandson of a prominent oil and gas lobbyist and high school junior who turns out content in the White House's Dank Meme Division.'
'White House Officials, Trump Administration Officials, Health Officials, Cruiseline Officials, a Federal Official'. Every middle school student knows one must cite his or her resources for credibility. Unverified
DONALD IS PHOTO OPS BULLSHIT AND LIES
They shouldn't drive either.
this is dangerous!!
Common sense would tell you that
These sorry SOB’s are involved in a overt cover-up for political gain. This is a violation of public trust & flat out treasonous.
qjurecic Oops, that federal official will be looking for a new job, soon to be replace by a tRump youth.
Well, it might mean less revenue for the airline industry, duh. Profit first.
American4Love Holy hell! 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️ This is seriously everything we’ve been raised NOT to do in a viral pandemic! I just can’t understand how so many people can be so foolish! Our government DOES NOT CARE ABOUT US! coronavirus
All about stats and the election. Such a joke of administration not taking advice from their snr medical officials
mattyglesias How is this not a negligence criminal act? 😡🤬😡
Trump administration = complete incompetence
bruce_arthur Message for Trump: this virus is coming for you. It will be sweet justice.