Sen. Harris Demands Answers After Trump Says He Ordered Admin to 'Slow The Testing Down'
"In the federal response to COVID-19, directing or redirecting resources covers everything from personal protective equipment (PPE) and funding to testing capacity and infrastructure and federal personnel. It is critical, especially during a national crisis that decisions impacting the lives and livelihoods of all Americans be devoid of political interference, and even perceived political interference," Harris wrote.
Harris continued, "The President stated that he directed a decrease in testing because more testing would result in more confirmed cases, implying that the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic harms him politically. While
"So I am asking you again, as leaders of the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has the President or anyone at the
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To: The Honorable
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Dear Administrator Gaynor, Rear
In light of the President's comments this past weekend on testing, I am writing to follow up on your testimony at the
At the
In the federal response to COVID-19, directing or redirecting resources covers everything from personal protective equipment (PPE) and funding to testing capacity and infrastructure and federal personnel. It is critical, especially during a national crisis that decisions impacting the lives and livelihoods of all Americans be devoid of political interference, and even perceived political interference.
As it relates specifically to testing, the administration has failed to disburse nearly
"You know, testing is a double-edged sword. We've tested now 25 million people. It's probably 20 million people more than anybody else.
In response to the President's remarks, Representative
"When I requested
The President stated that he directed a decrease in testing because more testing would result in more confirmed cases, implying that the reality of the COVID-19 pandemic harms him politically. While
This is not the first time the President has made public remarks disparaging testing, even as
So I am asking you again, as leaders of the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic, has the President or anyone at the
I appreciate your prompt attention to these critical questions.
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