'It is what it is': Trump in interview on COVID-19 death toll in U.S.

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'They are dying, that's true. And you have — it is what it is. But that doesn't mean we aren't doing everything we can. It's under control as much as you can control it,' Pres. Trump says when asked about the uncontrolled spread of coronavirus in the US.

Asked how he thinks 1,000 deaths a day is as much as the U.S. can control, the president said,"First of all, we have done a great job. We've gotten the governors everything they needed. They didn't do their — many of them didn't, and some of them did.

"Someday we'll sit down, we'll talk about the successful ones, the good ones...We had good and bad. And we had a lot in the middle," he added. Speaking to reporters in the White House briefing room Monday, Trump stated that"the virus is receding" and said that they’ve seen"slow improvements" in hotspots across the South and West, singling out Arizona, Texas and Florida.

The president said cases have increased in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Oklahoma and Missouri, but added,"I think you'll find that they're soon going to be very much under control."

 

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Right he can’t control everything! He trying do do everything he can.

Too bad states listened to their governors instead of the actual doctors instead. Too bad many people were not and are not willing to wear a mask or social distance. Trump did not kill anyone.

Potus’ incompetence made it “it is what it is”.

TODAYshow He speaks his mind, not always gracious but the truth be told “it is what it is” and followed by it doesn’t mean they aren’t doing everything, thank you

It’s an honest assessment.

kaelyn_janee So eloquently put: 🥴

TODAYshow So, The Leftist Socialist media is retweeting eachother, now? It's funny how they take everything President Trump says and distort it. Let Biden out of the basement and let him talk. No? God curses you. PATRIOTS UNITED TRUMP WINS

“They” no Americans, no our people, “they”

This disease is staring at killing the world. SadReality😓😓😓😓

TODAYshow Pathetic and loathsome.

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It is what it is..that is truth! You people act like a President is suppose to play God and say perfect things! He will win in November because people really are sick of media and take people

TODAYshow What kind of response was that?!?! It is what it is?!? But yet he is our President 😬🤦🏻‍♀️

Curious to know your take on the other nations.

Its not actually uncontrolled spread. As Americans we have done the best to contain the virus. China still suffers major setbacks, as do european countries. But it is never reported.

Thanks for what you did at Iwo Jima Gramps but time to die.. “it is what it is” and try not to make me look bad on your way out

If this is the best you can do for your Preople then “Your FIRED” Fatman

TODAYshow We have to move on with this virus, he must open this country he must believe the American people will be careful. We can fight this virus but we have to go back to work ! Trump 2020🇺🇸

Yep. A compassionate statement from Trump. Oh well, it didn’t interfere with my golf so IT IS WHAT IT IS.

TODAYshow Cuomo compared death rates in nursing homes to fire on dry grass. He claimed criticism of his nursing home handling “pure politics” or “ugly politics.” It is what it is...a terrible burden these leaders have to carry.

Is he losing his base yet?

Cuomo has 13,000 including 10,000 + seniors with his nursing home disaster.....

“It is what it is” how unbelievably cruel, to those who have lost, love ones. Fact - Trump is who we thought he was - Now Trump’s worse, than we could have ever imagined possible

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Except they’re NOT controlling it as much as they can ‘control’ it. They are actively witholding PPE & aid, misrepresenting the case data, helping the spread and allowing the deaths.

No, it isn't. The pandemic had to be treated in a complete different way from day one.

What a 💩 face

realDonaldTrump to effectively lock down you'd have to limit flights and we all know the airline industry is more important to you than human lives. Until your admin chooses human lives over monetary gain, you'll continue to lose the fight. TrumpLies COVIDIDIOTS YOUREFIRED

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The enemy media at it again

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“It's under control as much as you can control it.” The shit that spews out of realDonaldTrump’s mouth never ceases to amaze me. Many other countries have made great progress on COVIDー19 but they have a leader and we have a self-serving whinny incompetent fool.

Seriously?! It is not under control at all! Your stats are NOT correct! What planet do you come from?

They agree.

And if precious Ivanka got sick something would be done. The rest of us are our own.

TODAYshow And what would the liberals minded geniuses do? NOTHING LUKE THEY ALWAYS DO!

POTUS doesn’t have clue nor does he care. Hasn’t from the start. You’d have to have a heart to care & all he has is ego.

The truth? I would say.. a must watch:

Just what exactly would you like to hear? That doesn’t mean it’s ok. Take responsibility

coming this September.....Parasite 2

He’s knows his incompetent supporters don’t mind giving their lives for him. Look what Desantis is doing to the elderly in Florida.

You people are pathetic. Pick apart his words when you know the context of what he’s saying. I hope you find it done to you through multiple libel/slander suits.

If Americans would read up on the Spanish Flu they'd get an idea of what we're going through.

POLITICAL STATEMENT: Supporting Trump is support for Keeping America A Great Failure ! 'It Is What It Is' D.J. Trump.

Sorry, I have to say *%*?

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He knows not that which he speaks 😷 He didn’t even have the bravery to TELL EVERYONE TO WEAR A MASK as he slithered away from the podium today! GAWD ! Just kill all of us mr. trump.

Your loved ones covid-19 related deaths are 'it is what it is'. The teenager who is now an orphan due to covid-19 killing both his parents? Trump says 'it is what it is.'

'...it is what it is.' VoteBidenToSaveAmerica

GOD BLESS HIM🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Why did you lie - again - about how bad the virus is in Spain, Germany, France, Australia, and Japan? Deaths reported on Saturday, Aug. 1: Spain: 0 Germany: 0 Japan: 1 Australia: 7 France: 11 U.S.: 1,244

Like Benghazi

Estupido.

“Best POTUS ever”

Ho Hum we had another 1.2k deaths today

He is who he is

156,000 lives.

Words from the lips of a murderous psychopath.

What an absolute failure. He is so much blood on his grubby lil hands.

The do-nothing President - realDonaldTrump

Liberals are rooting for American deaths, so it’ll help them win election

Trash news

RemoveTrumpNow

Love him 🥰

asiantrucker There’s only so much BS realDonaldTrump can try to sell.

BS

Wow, he is just full of compassion!! I know those that have lost friends or family are horrified to know that the president says about their loss”it is what it is”!! Why do we have this man as our so-called leader at this time!! It is just not OK, it should not be happening!!

America do you realise that DT is under control Putin and the Saudi owns DT he is a puppet whatever they have on him is bad he is willing to sell out America Putin want to be the leader of the free world if DT get another 4years Putin will own America republicans are to blame

I’m told etymology of the choice phrase is Persian. dog whistle?

So Hillary says this after Benghazi and the left loves it...huh

Watch Axios interview!

As Trump is escorted from the White House in cuffs for trespassing on Federal property, the SWAT commander was heard saying, 'It is what it is'

But I thought it was just going to disappear?

We need to rescue ourselves from this maniac

Hydroxychloroquine eh?

“They are dying.” “It is what it is.” Vote JoeBiden like our lives depend on it. It is what it is.

'it is what it is' You are still lying to the people! Contradicting the experts, making up numbers to make YOU look good. Sorry, we can read, & hear !! Your lies aren't being listened to. Why do you insist on lying about it? Does your mental health, keep you from being honest!?

La pandémie est incontrôlable partout! Même les pays qui ont confiné subissent une 2ème vague.

Lol, wow, Donnie is just loony tunes crazy.

Wow. He’s so sad as a sub-human

It’s a bad flu season. Lock down only the vulnerable.

Expect to see that snippet in Biden ads in a week or two, but without full context.

It's not very in control nor doing anything to help these cases go down.

So where's the liberal twitter left's fallout and whining when Pelosi said Americans tearing down statues and rioting and creating chaos in American cities is just 'people will do what they do' ? Oh thats right, because Trump. The left is pathetic crybabies.

How can anyone support that ? 'It is what it is...' DISGUSTING, EVIL MAN!!

Laurie_Garrett That is, we are doing a fine job of body disposal so at least we don’t have them piling up in the streets.

shannon_e 'It's under control as much as you can control it,' Pres. Trump says, 'Considering we did practically nothing.'

'I like to let my hands wander over the bodies of little girls. Nurse? Nurse? Nurse! I soiled myself again.' Candidate Biden when asked about the mass murder of 12,000 nursing home residents by two Democratic governors.

'Are you better off now than you were four years ago?' 'It is what it is!'

This would be an atrocious thing to say for any human person! But for the guy pretending to be president?! Jfc

he's so happy we're hurting. but 'journalists' who can't stop talking about how beyonce's killing it with her new 'black branding' yet none of em can see we're dealing with a sociopath? or pinocchio's tallied to keep track of pathology via truth best way to deal? hmmm? yea right!

Maybe NBC can solve it, let’s hear your plan?

So embarrassing, the guy is a moron.

It’s unfortunate that Trump’s enemies know the miraculous cure to limit deaths from this virus but won’t tell him.

Looking forward to voting for President Trump in November.

People die every day. From car accidents, choking on food, OD, flu, cancer, alcohol, heart attacks, hit and run, guns. Should we just cancel life?

Glad Roosevelt didn’t say that after Pearl Harbor, that G.W. Bush didn’t say that after 911, and glad medical professionals don’t say that when they find something wrong with us.

Dems trying to push the narrative that Covid under them wouldn’t have killed as many is nuts! We would’ve had to pull a totalitarian lock down for that! Oh wait. 😳

Regardless of what the medical organizations and government regulations are put in place, people still have the freedoms to do what they want! How many times have You violated what you’re preaching

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The fish rots from the head, start listening and get out of the way of the experts you tangerine nightmare.

“It’s under control, as much as you can control it.” He speaks in non sequiturs

realDonaldTrump When your final bankruptcy is done, you will be such an outcast, not even the Russian’s or Chinese will want your plagued “ass”ets or family around. I hope you know what it feels like to be a man without a country‼️

Nobody can control the ravages of Mother Nature. Despite all the adverse publicity, the death toll has seen a significant drop. A recent bump due to young Americans not heeding the warning. truth

And it would’ve been worse if Biden were President!! You can’t blame Trump for a virus that came from China, jeez people. Remember, Biden didn’t want to even limit travel from China at the time. He probably already forgot about it anyway.

But 157 K are dead and somehow Trump supporters are okay with it although 12 K were dead with Swine Flu in the Obama administration and they went bat crazy over that. There's no consistency with them, JaMarcus Russell.

Then he answers “we’re doing all we can” with, “open the schools!” Y’all are in trouble!

Exactly... People can't stay home collecting checks UNTIL IT'S OVER. It's just not possible.

If I could give a damn was a face it would be the occupant of the WH face. 🤦🏾‍♀️

Laurie_Garrett

Laurie_Garrett 'It is what it is' is a good slogan for the Republicans right now.

FALSE. Trump missed the opportunity to control it early on then compounded it with silly rhetoric. Then he inflamed it with no masks. And finally, he reignited it with opening states to soon. That is a failure of leadership. What will he miss next? Do you want to take that chance

Word salad from TrumpIsACompleteFailure

Laurie_Garrett Nemesis

BagsFunBags 'It is what it is'

Laurie_Garrett The statement that “we are doing everything we can” is obviously wrong. When he gutted programs to address viruses, he wasn’t doing the best he could. Response early on and through the months wasn’t good with testing or supplies. And he is only now saying wear a mask. Not good.

Laurie_Garrett So what you're saying is we have it under control to the best of the abilities of a complete imbecile.

Sad liar.

Asshat

Okay, we know by now that his management of the Coronavirus situation has been a complete FAILURE, just like those many adventures he has been involved in: Bankruptcies!!!

Meaning 'I don't really care about them. Because it's not about me!' Is that what he is saying?

When NBC cherry picks statements without entire context, it is a lie. Fake news award.

Please post SteveScalese questioning Fauci on the actions that were taken to reduce the loss of American lives. Ty.

Thats why it is called a WORLD WIDE PANDEMIC. . .

Just like “people do what they do” , RIGHT

The President of the most 'powerful' country in the WORLD...'it is what it is'!

What a way to brush off your own short fall disasters. 'Oh it is what it is' I literally hope for this man to go on a one way trip to the Bermuda Triangle!

Just think it’s a Democrats would’ve Acted in early December we wouldn’t be where we are today but they were too busy trying to impeach Donald Trump on hearsay evidence. Like always the Democrats are trying to get rid of everyone that doesn’t follow their guidelines

Donald Kill ‘Em All Trump you blew it you tried to open everything up way too early you’re just killing Americans and you’re lying about it. Give up the ghost you’re done.

Open our country, Mr. President, please.

On NOV 3rd , FLUSH THE ORANGE TURD ......VOTE! By MAIL OR IN PERSON...

Looks like we're doing pretty good considering all the HCQ hamstring by DirtyDemocrats.

It's not Even in Europe it's hard to contain it with appropriate measures Orange 45 will never make it right

“it is what it is”

He is what he is .....a fuck wit supreme.

He's right. I don't know why stories like this get published, because of course the media isn't helping Democrats to trash Trump at every turn.

Would there have been any difference if some one else was president?

If they do all that they can then they are simply not capable enough

Is this the love you were talking about ChuckGrassley ?

We are all beating that plague back with our golf clubs.

'It is what it is' ,and to be clear, 'it' is a failure of the self-proclaimed 'wartime President' realDonaldTrump to win the war against Covid-19. Many people are saying Trump LOST the war. Guess he got tired of 'winning'...

So over 150k dead is the best he can do? That’s more dead than any other country. We are in LAST PLACE here. What happened to making us first? We should be leading in preventing deaths.

Opening the schools is NIT going to help to stop the spread so NO you are not doing all that can be done to stop the spread . Mexico is implementing a televise virtual school program .

Yet again, another lie. Why bother speaking with this clown.

Unbelievable ignorance, incompetence....idiocy!

A federal face mask mandate and stay at home for some time would help much, much. So NO you are not doing all that can be done.

Going on 200000 dead -it is what it is, such is life, thats life in the big city. SUCH EMPATHY. Now; if it was your approval rating is down 5% it would be wwwhhaaaatttt, why! fake poll, she it. NOW THAT IS CONCERN!

If we had a president who advocated science-based actions & following experts’ advice, maybe there would be fewer people refusing 2wear masks & denying the severity of the pandemic. And when he does publicly support the science, his base KNOWS he doesn’t really believe it.

NOVEMBER 3TH !

Wow! I hope people remember in Nov how much he cared. Every single life matters 3

He's not a good option. It is what it is is a definition an anti science can give

'It's the first quarter of the Super Bowl, and your team is already down by 24 points...' '...but look at how low those fumble stats are! Lower than the NFL average!'

This may be the best that Trump can do but there's others that will do much better. Vote Biden in November to have this incompetent fool removed. Trumps plan has failed miserably, that's if his plan was to save lives.

to late bro

It is what it is because POTUS45 failed to take seriously the scientific advice on so many occasions

And he is what he is...an imbecile.

He is a liar. It is what it is. JoeBidenForPresident2020 TrumpLies VoteBidenToSaveAmerica

He is what he is! 🤡

That just about sums up the entire Trump Administration...it is what it is...a total and complete cluster-fuck!

I loathe this man.

Deaths are still declining since Easter. Poor leadership, encouraging citizens to go out/failure to mitigate in NorthEast states, then Executive Orders forcing COVID onto most vulnerable elderly & banning HCQ resulted in 61,797 deaths in 4 states. US fatality 3.2%

Funny trying to blame Trump for the riots that are 100% correlated with the Covid resurgence.

A virus can't be controlled. Like the peoples who don't want to wear a mask can't be made to wear one. THEY ARE THE ONES WHO IS SPREADING IT.

What is he supposed to do? Close the country again? You complain. Keep it open? You complain. Take responsibility. Wash your hands and wear the mask. Oh wait, you complain about that too. WTH

“ it is what it is” ...wow... just wow..

That's untrue as shown by about 95% of other countries that have done a much better job at containing and controlling the spread of the virus. Taking action has shown results. Little action taken and forcing open the country before getting a proper handle on it has caused this.

TrumpIsALaughingStock and TrumpIsACompleteFailure It could have been a S-n-L skit!

Yeah--no. Wrong!--as Trump likes to say.

It's usually wee children who can't differentiate between fantasy and reality. That's a terrifying trait for a US president. Requirements for that serious life/death position must be raised beyond just chronological age and US citizenship.

How would it be his fault for idiots holding grad parties and beach parties? Answer, it isn’t. People are stupid, it is what it is.

Dinkey Duckin Donald Kool Aid and screw-up cover-up.

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Remember when HRC said 'what difference does it make?' (taken out of context during Benghazi hearing) and got pilloried for it? I'm sure Rs will react to this comment with the same level of anger. Right?

he's doing this because his stocks r falling in the markets

Cause he is a sociopath

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For a second I almost felt sorry for him. He is in WAY over his head. Then I saw his bots comments right after the post and I immediately thought he is a narcissistic asshole.

My 5 year old daughter could have controlled it better than this moron.

The more POTUS talks the more likely JoeBiden wins by landslide. It is what it is.

worst. president. ever.

Trump’s doesn’t allow facts and deaths to ruin his day!

'It is what it is' will go down as an infamous Presidental quote.

He is what he is and yes we are dying. Get this guy, and anyone who enabled him, out of office ASAP.

The buck stops where, again?

That’s the problem. We have the most sophisticated bureaucracy in the world and handed the keys to an idiot. What could go wrong?

It is what it is?

President Frank Drebin

realDonaldTrump is literally admitting that he’s not smart enough to deal with this pandemic.

because it is... Blame China.

I take comfort in the fact that had Hillary or Obama been president, the deaths would be so much higher and more gruesome.

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