While the media has been letting Trump get away with lying on the air about the crisis and his handling of it, his meltdown in today’s press conference was too much for CNN’s Jake Tapper. Tapper basically tore Trump a new one and suggested that he get out of the way so the adults can take charge.
“To those paying attention, the president’s outburst is the latest evidence that he should possibly consider Vice President Mike Pence and Dr. Fauci and the others leading the coronavirus task force at the White House take the helm at the daily press conferences.”
He also went on to call out Trump for his lies and his incompetence in handling the crisis.
Tapper also defended Pete Alexander, who Trump accused of being a bad reporter and asking a “nasty question”, pointing out that the question was easily handled by Mike Pence.
“Indeed Vice President Pence did not have a problem answering the question. If the president is not capable of leading stably and effectually, he should at least, for his own reputation, for the good of the country, stop making things worse and consider leaving the podium to others. The Hippocratic Oath, first do no harm, that applies to President Trump too.”
For those who need a reminder, Alexander asked Trump what he has to say to Americans who are scared about the coronavirus. This was actually a softball that Trump should have been eager to respond to with a message of hope. But the stable genius wasn't smart enough to see that nor stable enough to respond like a real leader.
Now that Tapper has showed the courage and the common sense to point out the emperor’s nakedness, I hope the rest of the media can follow suit. The American people need to understand Trump’s ineptitude is literally killing them.
The linked article includes a video of Tapper’s complete remarks.
I just found this little video and had to tack it on. It might be a good idea for Trump to put a lid on his “Sleepy Joe Biden” shtick.
Rachel Maddow had this to say: