Trump encourages Americans to 'gather' in Thanksgiving proclamation despite coronavirus surge

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Source: The Hill

President Trump issued a proclamation encouraging Americans to gather “in homes and places of worship” ahead of Thanksgiving, even as his successor and public health officials have urged people to practice social distancing and avoid large gatherings during the holidays to curb the spread of COVID-19.

“I encourage all Americans to gather, in homes and places of worship, to offer a prayer of thanks to God for our many blessings,” he said in the proclamation, which is custom for presidents to issue marking holidays, on Wednesday.

The comments from the White House come as public health experts have advised Americans to stay home amid a nationwide surge in coronavirus cases and warnings that the pandemic could get much worse during the holiday season.

Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advised against attending crowded parades, large indoor gatherings and crowded stores in an effort to slow the outbreak. The agency also advised against traveling last week as cases rise nationwide.

Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/527683-trump-encourages-americans-to-gather-in-thanksgiving-proclamation

[BlueStater]

1. As an agnostic, I'll thank God that he's leaving.

Of course, why didn’t God also stop this sick motherfucker from becoming president in the first place? 😒

[Cirque du So-What]

2. Anyone stupid enough to follow any advice from this MFer

is already in contention for a Darwin Award.

[Demonaut]

3. he's determined to kill his followers

[Rural_Progressive]

7. Actually I think it's much worse than that

he wants as many people to get sick and/or die in order to make it more difficult for the Biden Administrator to get a handle on the crises so Trump won't look as bad for having created the unnecessary disaster he's responsible for.

We know he's a serious sick f*ck, but if I'm correct this would clearly go beyond the pale.

[we can do it]

4. Gather the criminals for prosecution.

[HUAJIAO]

5. Putin sure is getting his money's worth....

[left-of-center2012]

6. duplicate

https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142636412

[Omaha Steve]

8. After a review by forum hosts....LOCKING

Dupe. See the earlier post here: https://www.democraticunderground.com/10142636412

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