Trump claims that it’s HIS decision to open up the states, not the governors…

by The Right Scoop

Trump tweeted this morning that the Fake News Media is trying to confuse people, telling them that it’s really the governors’ decision whether to open up the states. But he says that’s just not true:

Trump writes:

For the purpose of creating conflict and confusion, some in the Fake News Media are saying that it is the Governors decision to open up the states, not that of the President of the United States & the Federal Government. Let it be fully understood that this is incorrect. It is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons. With that being said, the Administration and I are working closely with the Governors, and this will continue. A decision by me, in conjunction with the Governors and input from others, will be made shortly!

Perhaps Trump’s tweet has something to do with a CNN chyron that aired this morning:

I understand that the federal government has set the guidelines that the states are following, but the governors are the ones who actually close and open a state based with executive orders. Apart from those federal guidelines I’m not sure what Trump is talking about here, especially considering this seems the opposite of federalism. And apparently I’m not alone:


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