Apparently, the Democrats and some members on this board (did I just repeat myself?) are suffering from amnesia and cannot recall what actually happened when the virus first appeared here in the US. The Trump administration tried to restrict travel from certain countries, and the Democrats mocked him for it, called him a bigot and a racist, and undermined his efforts by telling everyone to go to parades in Chinatown, eat out at restaurants, etc. I also distinctly recall the Democrats focusing entirely on the sham impeachment while the China virus was becoming a global pandemic, and they were so blinded by their hatred for Trump that they neglected to give the virus a second thought. It was only after they realized they could weaponize it against him that they attempted to flip the script and say that he wasn't taking it seriously, and they were the adults in the room. Of course, they benefit from most major media outlets carrying their water for them, so it's easy to flip the script when you hold the powers to write and distribute it.

He could have avoided it by taking the virus seriously. If he simply deferred to the scientists and experts, he would have eliminated his political risk. But he chose to dig in and make political statements about masks and the seriousness of the virus. This just played right into the Democrats hands. They can now blame every death and the economic impacts on him.

Not saying the Democrats would have tried to find some other way to attack Trump (I mean, that is what politics is all about these days).

I'm speaking from a pure political strategy, not debating whether masks + social distancing is effective or whether you believe the virus is actually a threat.

Apparently, the Democrats and some members on this board (did I just repeat myself?) are suffering from amnesia and cannot recall what actually happened when the virus first appeared here in the US. The Trump administration tried to restrict travel from certain countries, and the Democrats mocked him for it, called him a bigot and a racist, and undermined his efforts by telling everyone to go to parades in Chinatown, eat out at restaurants, etc. I also distinctly recall the Democrats focusing entirely on the sham impeachment while the China virus was becoming a global pandemic, and they were so blinded by their hatred for Trump that they neglected to give the virus a second thought. It was only after they realized they could weaponize it against him that they attempted to flip the script and say that he wasn't taking it seriously, and they were the adults in the room. Of course, they benefit from most major media outlets carrying their water for them, so it's easy to flip the script when you hold the powers to write and distribute it.

The 2:40 mark. This guy is an idiot.

...The coverings must be worn over both the nose and mouth while waiting, boarding, traveling and disembarking, it said. The masks need to be at least two or more layers of breathable fabric and needs to be secured to the head with ties, ear loops or elastic bands, according to the order....

...The CDC said it reserves the right to enforce the order through criminal penalties, but it "strongly encourages and anticipates widespread voluntary compliance" and expects support from other federal agencies to implement the order...

The CDC said it reserves the right to enforce the order through criminal penalties, but it "strongly encourages and anticipates widespread voluntary compliance" and expects support from other federal agencies to implement the order.

I wasn't aware that the CDC was a part of the legislative and judicial branches of gubbmint.