As Pres. Trump faces fallout for his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and blames past administrations in the WHO, the historical archive shows President Obama’s emphasis on early preparation for flu and pandemic threats and his approach to ensuring scientists take the lead in government response. MSNBC’s Ari Melber reports on the history, including Obama’s emphasis on science, his work on pandemics in the Senate, and his dealings with Dr. Fauci. (This interview is from MSNBC’s “The Beat with Ari Melber, a news show covering politics, law and culture airing nightly at 6pm ET on MSNBC. ). Aired on 04/30/2020.
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Trump’s New Obama Envy? Coronavirus Debacle Contrasted To Obama’s Science-Driven Pandemic Prep
Let’s grow
We would be making ever recommendations based on the best science possible
Obama ~
I will be making decisions base on my gut. Because I have a big A brain. Every dot is a thing, there’s a lot of things.
Trump ~
Standard nnn
Which country is the world has the most anti vaxxers, flat earthers, climate change deniers…
You want to talk about science?
Is it surprising that many people actually believe his disinfectant theory?
There are millions out there who believe this is a big hoax. Some conspiracy to have everyone vaccinated. Death figures were made up…
joli Jae
Who doesn’t miss Obama? I think we all do!
Gee Sugar
Even us in Africa are bemused. But we have learnt that leaders are mirror reflection of those they lead
Excellent things
Obama was out playing golf the other day while his neighbors were on lockdown and his wife was on commercials encouraging others to follow social distancing and CDC guidelines. What hypocrites!
Yo B
This guy doesn’t know who to blame hahah trump your a joke an you will not win 2020 I guarantee !
theL81Again
We aged President Obama. Why won’t Orange Julius AGE???!! Look at Drumpf’s camel toe neck at the next briefing.
Philip
How can you, a ‘news’ organisation, say things which are not true? How have you got so warped that investigative journalism is a mystery to you?
Jose Car
when did we ever had an stupid president? I think we never had one until now.
Prabhakar Rao
Jose Car you are way too polite
Jason Ong
President Obama was the People’s TRUE President!