I want trump to answer this today from reporters,

[duforsure]

Was he joking about reducing testing, yes or no. Either way it's a lose/lose situation Democrats should pounce on this right now.

[flor-de-jasmim]

1. I think Dems should focus on the lose/lose sit. T can't be relied on to tell the truth, anyway.

[exboyfil]

2. Good luck with that

There are only a couple that seem to be worth anything, and I doubt he will be calling on them today. OAN, Fox News, and his pets is the supposed "liberal" media.

[sop]

3. Whether he was joking, or not, the fact remains Trump did not make COVID-19 testing a priority,

and his administration held back funds intended for increased testing.

[duforsure]

4. Yes, or no ,Either way he answers he admits guilt

But it's more words out of his mouth, not advisors or spokespeople. More ad material.

[duforsure]

10. He gets tested daily while joking about reducing testing for the American people

But claims its over blown and the virus is over, rushing people back to work when its not safe to go. The virus is kicking trumps ass now and he is making himself look even more stupid every day he tweets or talks in public about it. All while thousands get stricken and die from his failed policies devastating our economy because he refused to do anything when he had the chance and was told. Joking about such a failure from a president will not be forgotten in Nov. . Those Republicans that enable this nightmare to continue I think will have consequences they'll soon regret.

[lagomorph777]

14. He has made testing a priority. He has gone all in to block and reduce testing.

He blocked the first successful test (WHO) and went so far as pulling out of WHO in a vain attempt to discredit them. He has stolen PPE and test supplies to make sure that states would be vulnerable. He has spewed disinformation to convince MAGATS that testing just contributes to the COVID "hoax."

[Ferrets are Cool]

5. "Do you think it is appropriate to JOKE about 120K dying from Covid-19?

Don't leave him an out? Make it a question that he can't squirm out of.

[lagomorph777]

15. Well put.

No way out of that question.

[Ferrets are Cool]

17. TY

[SoonerPride]

16. That's the question. Right there. What is so hilarious about 120,000 Americans dying?

Don't you joke about it.

It isn't fucking funny dumb Donny.

[Ferrets are Cool]

18. TY

[mwb970]

6. They are.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

7. Trump IS a joke but I ain't laughing. He's an international disgrace and embarrassment.

Republicans create their own reality and we should not occupy ourselves with their constant spin (that's exactly what they want).

We should pound tRump for his lack of leadership throughout this pandemic and support legislation that will set standards for national testing, tracing, data collection and safety measures.

This piecemeal bullshit of relying on Trump and the states is a dangerous game and this probably will not be our last pandemic rodeo.

KY

[jayschool2013]

8. Undetectable sarcasm is the worst NT

[jalan48]

9. I'd like them to is ask what the joke is.

[Bernardo de La Paz]

11. Go one better: first question ask him to explain the joke

Presume he was joking.

"Please explain your joke where you said you held back testing."

So he either rejects the premise or accepts it, perhaps implicitly.

If he does try to explain it, that is implicit acceptance of the premise. His explanation will fail.

If he says "I was joking but I won't explain it", then ALL his surrogates can be asked to explain it. And all his supporters from the lowest to the richest can be asked to explain it. They can't. They will be reminded of his incompetency.

[Marcuse]

12. As fond as they are of mockery, Narcissists are incapable of self deprecating humor.

[ooky]

13. I agree ask the question. Whoever asks it, the answer will be

"it's a nasty question".