President Donald Trump called New York a “ghost town” as he criticized Democratic lockdowns for triggering an economic crisis in cities like the Big Apple during Thursday’s presidential debate.
In the tedious debate, Trump accused Democratic candidate Joe Biden of trying to destroy the economy through lockdowns to stem the coronavirus crisis.
“If you look at what happened in New York, it’s a ghost town. Take a look at what’s going on in New York City. He is dying, ”Trump said on the debate stage in Nashville, Tennessee.
He highlighted how New York City restaurants have been forced to adapt to coronavirus precautions such as using plexiglass and minimizing indoor traffic.
“When you talk about plexiglass, restaurants are dying. These are businesses with no money. Putting in plexiglass is incredibly expensive and it is not the solution. I mean, are you going to sit there in a cubicle wrapped in plastic? he said.
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President Donald Trump called New York a “ghost town” as he criticized Democratic lockdowns for triggering an economic crisis in cities like the Big Apple during Thursday’s presidential debate.
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The former vice president said he does not see “red states” and “blue states” but pointed out that some GOP leaders have created relaxed measures against coronaviruses which have led to spikes in cases virus
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Trump has repeatedly stated that New York City is dead due to Cuomo’s strict coronavirus lockdowns. A view of people enjoying an alfresco dining room in Herald Square in Manhattan from above in August
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“These are businesses that a dying Joe, you can’t do that to people,” he added in a direct blow to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s strict lockdown measures.
Take a look at New York and what happened to my wonderful city. For so many years I loved it, it was vibrant. He is dying, everyone is leaving New York, ”the president said.
But Biden pointed to the human toll from the virus which has seen more than 8 million Americans infected.
“Take a look at what New York has done in terms of reducing the curve, in terms of the number of people who have died,” Biden said.
The former vice president said he does not see ‘red states’ and ‘blue states’ but blamed GOP heads of state for creating larger coronavirus spikes with measures casual.
Look at the states that have such a peak in the coronavirus. It’s the Red States, or the Midwestern states, or the Upper Midwestern states – this is where the spike is significantly occurring, but they’re all Americans, ”Biden said.
Biden underscored the coronavirus protective measures, but also said businesses needed government financial assistance to bring the pandemic to fruition.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo hit back at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday night after the debate saying: “New York has a lower infection rate than the White House”
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Melissa DeRosa, Cuomo’s main assistant, also tweeted: “New York is closed? News for me.
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People wear face masks outside Macy’s Herald Square as the city continues with Phase 4 of the reopening following restrictions imposed to slow the spread of the coronavirus on September 4,
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Patrons drink mimosas in Half Pint’s outdoor dining room on October 18 in New York City. Under city restrictions, outdoor dining is open, as are reduced capacity indoor dining
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“We have to say ‘wear these masks’ number one make sure you get the help the businesses need – the money has already been spent to do it, it’s been around since the end of this summer and nothing happened, ”Biden told me.
Trump said he had done a good job in dealing with the pandemic, saying the country must “learn to live with it.”
Biden replied, “People learn to die with it. “
Gov. Andrew Cuomo hit back at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Thursday night after the debate, saying, “New York has a lower infection rate than the White House.
Melissa DeRosa, Cuomo’s main assistant, also tweeted: “New York is closed? News for me.
Celebrities have also slammed Trump for his comments claiming New York is dead.
View host Joy Behar tweeted, “New York is not your great city. New Yorkers hate you.
Actress Samantha Bee said, “He thinks New York is a ghost town because every time he’s here all he hears is ‘Booo’. “
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Valerie Jarrett, who served as senior advisor to former President Barack Obama, tweeted Cuomo’s quote that New York had a lower infection rate than the White House on Thursday night.
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Celebrity chef Padma Lakshmi tweeted: “New York is not a ghost town, you clown. And this is not your city ‘
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View host Joy Behar tweeted, “New York is not your great city. New Yorkers hate you ‘
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Responding to Trump saying that ‘New York is a ghost town,’ comedian Samantha Bee tweeted, ‘He thinks New York is a ghost town because every time he’s here, whatever he is. hears is “Booo”.
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Nearly 60% of businesses closed across the country due to the pandemic will never reopen again, according to a report released this month.
A third of small businesses in New York City may also never reopen, according to a July report.
Trump has stressed that state-imposed lockdowns are not a guaranteed way to stop COVID-19 outbreaks.
Take a look at North Carolina. They have spikes and they’ve been shut down and they’re getting killed financially. We can’t let this happen, Joe. You can’t let this happen, ”he says.
Trump himself contracted COVID-19, which led to the cancellation of the second official debate when it was virtualized, as did about three dozen members of the White House.
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