'Disinfect The Misinformation': Trump False Medical Advice Fact-Checked On Live TV - MSNBC

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President Trump suggested false medical and scientific information about disinfectants, heat and UV light during a coronavirus task briefing. In this fact check, MSNBC’s Ari Melber and former W.H.O. Official Lawrence Gostin “disinfect the misinformation,” while Gostin argues it is “dangerous” for Trump to suggest “an anti-malarial drug can work on COVID” when the N.I.H said “it actually could be toxic.” Aired on 04/23/2020.

[Blue Owl]

1. K&R

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2. Part #2 on the same show:

Medical Expert 'Worried' About Trump After Bizarre Question On Injecting Disinfectant - MSNBC

During a coronavirus task force press briefing, President Trump suggested radical, and unproven treatment options for covid-19. Dr. Ester Choo tells MSNBC’s Ari Melber she is “actually worried” about what action the general public take after hearing Trump’s advice. Choo adds it was “remarkable” for Trump to spread an unproved medical message “on national TV, with so many impressionable people watching.” Aired on 04/23/2020.

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3. They're STILL treating Trump too nice!

What will it take for reporters to show a little more outrage or ridicule over this nonsense?

Reporter: “So today, Trump said that food he eats doesn’t seem to drop straight to his feet. Then he brought up gravity, which was a little confusing, saying that there’s mysteries about what happens inside the human body that’s different from the outside that nobody really understands; and how that means there could be all kinds of cures for this problem that seem miraculous. Your thoughts, doctor?”

Doctor: “I’m not sure what he meant, and he”s correct that we don’t fully understand the inner workings of the human body, but medical research will continue to seek effective treatments for this virus. I have a problem with him using the term ‘miraculous’, though, because the scientific method will be applied.”

They normalize the idiot way too much!

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4. I know! I couldn't do it!

What he says on a regular basis is so ridiculous - and dangerous - that I don't know how they refrain from shouting "What the hell is wrong with you??!" Not to mention that he's just so rude and insulting! Can you imagine any previous president behaving this way?? Obama couldn't even wear that tan suit without being pilloried by the press!

[Evergreen Emerald]

5. Trump is not that stupid.

He knows better. So, what is his purpose in saying these obviously dangerous things?

Chaos--To continue the destruction of our form of government?

Testing his masses--will they follow him to the Kool-aid container?

Power and Control--will anyone cross him? He embarrassed the good Doctor Brix. And put her on the spot with an obviously insane idea. Knowing that if she said anything contradicting him she would lose her job.

Is this akin to shooting someone on 5th avenue with no consequences?

Where is the co-equal branch of government?