Trump Has COVID megathread (update 10/24: 2 Pence staffers test positive)

[Darthpi – Anti-Florida Activist]

How soon before he’s out campaigning again?

And I think at least the second presidential debate should be canceled.  I would say Biden should decline the invitation but then the media would probably just let Trump do a town hall for 90 minutes.  But if Biden goes, Trump could infect him.

Besides that, Trump could infect the moderators and the audience/staff.  Do the debate over Zoom or don’t do it.

Biden should demand that all attendees wear a mask at all times, and if they refuse, then he should decline to do the debate.

That would make Biden look weak.. He can't risk it. Should just do what Harrison did and put up a glass barrier.

I am so TIRED of this dumbass take

[Horus]

How soon before he’s out campaigning again?

And I think at least the second presidential debate should be canceled.  I would say Biden should decline the invitation but then the media would probably just let Trump do a town hall for 90 minutes.  But if Biden goes, Trump could infect him.

Besides that, Trump could infect the moderators and the audience/staff.  Do the debate over Zoom or don’t do it.

Biden should demand that all attendees wear a mask at all times, and if they refuse, then he should decline to do the debate.

That would make Biden look weak.. He can't risk it. Should just do what Harrison did and put up a glass barrier.

You've got to be joking. Making attendees wear a mask so a deadly virus doesn't spread is "weak"? Stop following the GOP propaganda.

No, refusing to debate would.

[redjohn]

How soon before he’s out campaigning again?

And I think at least the second presidential debate should be canceled.  I would say Biden should decline the invitation but then the media would probably just let Trump do a town hall for 90 minutes.  But if Biden goes, Trump could infect him.

Besides that, Trump could infect the moderators and the audience/staff.  Do the debate over Zoom or don’t do it.

Biden should demand that all attendees wear a mask at all times, and if they refuse, then he should decline to do the debate.

That would make Biden look weak.. He can't risk it. Should just do what Harrison did and put up a glass barrier.

You've got to be joking. Making attendees wear a mask so a deadly virus doesn't spread is "weak"? Stop following the GOP propaganda.

No, refusing to debate would.

This makes absolutely zero sense. Either you believe COVID is a problem, in which case strict safety protocol must take place (especially in a Presidential forum), or you think it's not a problem, in which case you are ignoring the science and effects of the virus. If you believe COVID is a problem, Biden should ensure safety protocols are adhered to by every guest.

[Dr. Arch]

Why is everyone so convinced he'll relapse?

Because there is no recorded chronic case of COVID that has a result in less than a week, even among the healthiest and youngest.

But that doesn't mean his health is guaranteed to get worse again.

I already answered your question, and the post directly above is a restatement of that question.

[Splash]

Yes, I am sure today's developments are going to help Trump politically. s/

https://twitter.com/mkraju/status/1313208099050860553

[redjohn]

33% of voters thinking he was responsible is hilarious. If a President Biden did anything like this you'd see literal single-digits approving of his conduct.

[Ferguson97]

How soon before he’s out campaigning again?

And I think at least the second presidential debate should be canceled.  I would say Biden should decline the invitation but then the media would probably just let Trump do a town hall for 90 minutes.  But if Biden goes, Trump could infect him.

Besides that, Trump could infect the moderators and the audience/staff.  Do the debate over Zoom or don’t do it.

Biden should demand that all attendees wear a mask at all times, and if they refuse, then he should decline to do the debate.

That would make Biden look weak.. He can't risk it. Should just do what Harrison did and put up a glass barrier.

You've got to be joking. Making attendees wear a mask so a deadly virus doesn't spread is "weak"? Stop following the GOP propaganda.

No, refusing to debate would.

"Everything is good for Trump."

This is just ridiculous. Trump was just diagnosed with covid-19 and has not been taking treatment precautions seriously.

The only people who think Biden would look "weak" for not doing another debate with this maniac are already voting for Trump.

Come on.

[BlueSwan]

33% of voters thinking he was responsible is hilarious. If a President Biden did anything like this you'd see literal single-digits approving of his conduct.

You can’t argue with cultists.

[Joe Biden is your president. Deal with it.]

He’s going to end up like Herman Cain. Just watch it happen.

[Gass3268]

Even 1/5th of Republicans saying he acted irresponsibly isn't great. 

[Splash]

https://twitter.com/maggieNYT/status/1313216460827889664

[jd7171]

This isn't smart in the least bit. He's leaving due to desperation....he doesn't want to look weak. He sees the polls of him losing more ground to Biden and is trying to look like a hero. I'm glad that he seems to be doing better. But it's amazing to me how in 2016 he pushed all the right buttons, this year...…not so much.  If he thinks going around and telling people to not be afraid of Covid, is going to improve his standing with seniors, it's laughable.

[Former President tack50]

How soon before he’s out campaigning again?

And I think at least the second presidential debate should be canceled.  I would say Biden should decline the invitation but then the media would probably just let Trump do a town hall for 90 minutes.  But if Biden goes, Trump could infect him.

Besides that, Trump could infect the moderators and the audience/staff.  Do the debate over Zoom or don’t do it.

Yeah Biden should agree to a Zoom debate, but reject anything live

As for the media, if they opt for a 90 minute town hall, pay the largest network they can find to counter program with a separate 90 minute town hall

[They not like us]

We can end all this madness in just under a month, folks.

[Interlocutor is just not there yet]

Yes, I am sure today's developments are going to help Trump politically. s/

('Trump bombing COVID poll' snip)

I gurrantee that if it was Biden getting these horrendous numbers, folks here would be saying that Biden is an irresponsible & dangerous weakling and Trump will be reelected with 400+ electoral votes.

But since it's Trump we're talking about, hacks will be telling us that Trump is still gonna win because "he's strong".

[Splash]

How is this a smart move, politically or otherwise? These people are f**king insane, man.

https://twitter.com/sppeoples/status/1313215019304222725

[Darthpi – Anti-Florida Activist]

We can end all this madness in just under a month, folks.

I really think "End the madness" should be Biden's campaign slogan.

[Inmate Trump]

How is this a smart move, politically or otherwise? These people are f**king insane, man.

https://twitter.com/sppeoples/status/1313215019304222725

Republicans and their voters are going to kill us all.

[Fmr. Pres. Duke]

I really was hoping that he wouldn't start telling people the virus is no big deal, but of course, he is.

[wbrocks67]

How is this a smart move, politically or otherwise? These people are f**king insane, man.

https://twitter.com/sppeoples/status/1313215019304222725

210,000+ people couldn't be reached for comment about this

[They not like us]

Laughing my absolute ass off at everyone who thought he would learn something from this ordeal.

[President Johnson]

How is this a smart move, politically or otherwise? These people are f**king insane, man.

https://twitter.com/sppeoples/status/1313215019304222725

Hopefully Joe Scarborough mocks Kennedy again for this ridiculous statement, as he did in April:

[roxas11]

How is this a smart move, politically or otherwise? These people are f**king insane, man.

https://twitter.com/sppeoples/status/1313215019304222725

Try telling that to all the families of these people.....

[Darthpi – Anti-Florida Activist]

How is this a smart move, politically or otherwise? These people are f**king insane, man.

https://twitter.com/sppeoples/status/1313215019304222725

Republicans and their voters are going to kill us all.

I've been reluctant to declare Trump a worse president than James Buchanan or Andrew Johnson, but he's really making it difficult.

[ProudModerate2]

How is this a smart move, politically or otherwise? These people are f**king insane, man.

https://twitter.com/sppeoples/status/1313215019304222725

Republicans and their voters are going to kill us all.

I've been reluctant to declare Trump a worse president than James Buchanan or Andrew Johnson, but he's really making it difficult.

There is no debate about it.
Biden was right ... trump is the worst president ever. Period.