Donald Trump Says Coronavirus Pandemic Is ‘Worse Than Pearl Harbor’ And ‘World Trade Center Attacks’
Another day, another “shocking” comment made by Donald Trump. This time, the President is make headlines for comparing the coronavirus pandemic to Pearl Harbor in World War II and the 9/11 attacks.
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While speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Trump said that the latest pandemic is the worst attack we’ve ever had on our country. “This is really the worst attack we’ve ever had. This is worse than Pearl Harbor. This is worse than the World Trade Center. There’s never been an attack like this,” Trump told reporters.
“And it should’ve never happened. It could’ve been stopped at the source. It could’ve been stopped in China. It should’ve been stopped right at the source, and it wasn’t.” Trump added.
“It could have been stopped…” This is probably true as multiple reports previously stated that Trump had been briefed prior to the virus several times before the global outbreak.
Despite this, Trump also took to Twitter today share that the coronavirus task force is continuing to “work” on tackling the virus. However, he said the group may add or subtract members and that it would focus on safety, reopening the country, and vaccines and therapeutics.
“The White House CoronaVirus Task Force, headed by Vice President Mike Pence, has done a fantastic job of bringing together vast highly complex resources that have set a high standard for others to follow in the future. Ventilators, which were few & in bad shape, are now being….
….to it, as appropriate. The Task Force will also be very focused on Vaccines & Therapeutics. Thank you!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 6, 2020
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"This virus is going to disappear," says Trump, who adds that "this is worst attack we've ever had. This is worse than Pearl Harbor … and it should've never happened." pic.twitter.com/JqJKeEEXEC
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) May 6, 2020
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