I thought DJT started off very weak - he was obviously not prepared as well as he should have been, and came across as “winging it” vs giving clear, compelling, confident points. (I realize he just got back from a very long trip and probably did far better than I could under that circumstance, but maybe he should have delayed a bit till he was more rested if so..)
He got much better as things went on, however - especially when attacking Pelosi and Schumer.
Also didn’t like how he answered the question about putting more travel bans in place..he got asked twice, pretty directly, and dodged both times. It’s simple - if country X has the virus, close the damned door and end the flights coming from that country - just like he did with China. So, why won’t he do that w/S. Korea, Iran, etc?!
Net, markets didn’t seem to get the confidence that they were looking for as futures were down pretty hard red by the end of the presser..
Definitely a very tough situation..but to those who don’t seem to recognize just how serious this may potentially be, it has a death rate AT LEAST 20X that of the common flu (possibly more), and can spread like wildfire because those who are asymptomatic can still spread it. I don’t think we’ve seen anything like that in ~100 years, and it could kill a very large number of people. Let’s pray it doesn’t.
He didnt end flights coming from China
He ended the entry into the US of nonUS citizens coming from China
An important commercial distinction
I can’t agree as I think Trump was in a different form we don’t often see...which was n a serious matter and to calm the hype that’s been out there, assure the people those who know the facts have been on top of this with him, and this with a positive hope that this too shall pass... but we are prepared for the least and the worst.
Further he was reading and trying to say what needed to be said initially, but once he was just being Trump he was fine. Further he wasn’t going to attempt to speak for those who would soon be speaking...I thought he ‘balanced’ this very well...
He was very clear about travel bans....if and when they thought necessary they are prepared to do so. China lost control entirely...other countries are equipped to handle it on their end. There are various things which are considered before you just ban countries.