White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Friday declared that a “second wave” of the coronavirus was not descending upon the country, even as cases of Covid-19 are spiking in more than a dozen states.
“There is no emergency. There is no second wave. I don’t know where that got started on Wall Street,” KudlowAlthough Kudlow, director of the National Economic Council, acknowledged he is “not the health expert," he said he had spoken with the administration’s top public health officials “at some length” Thursday evening. “They are saying there is no second spike. Let me repeat that. There is no second spike,” he said.
“What you do have is certain spots are seeing a little bit of a jump up. Some small metropolitan areas are seeing it. The CDC and the health people are all over it. They’ve sent some task forces out to deal with it,” Kudlow added, partly attributing increases in Covid-19 cases to more widespread testing availability.Fox News he had spoken to Dr.
Hassett specifically cited incoming data from Arizona and South Carolina as showing “some cause for concern,” but remained largely dismissive of the notion of a second wave of the coronavirus. “For sure, the battle is not over,” he said. “But the trends that have been so positive in recent weeks, we’ve not deviated sharply from them — although there are some hotspots around the country.”across the United States, with 18 states reporting an increase in Covid-19 case counts, including spikes in Arizona, Florida and Texas. Additionally, hospitalizations have been rising rapidly in at least nine states since Memorial Day.
'effing morons! What he really means is 'Everyone needs to understand that you need to work, socialize and die so our friends the rich shareholders don't lose money!'
There is not a second wave, because the US is still in the first wave!
Can you not see reality when it hits you in the face? No Emergency when 1000 Americans are dying everyday? When the second wave hits, the tsunami will overwhelm every state in America, bury people by the tens of thousands or even more. Hope by then someone has a better plan.
I would say that 1000 deaths a day is definitely an Emergency. You’re correct that the second wave hasn’t hit us yet. When it does, pray to God that someone smarter than you comes up with a solution or we are doomed.
First of all, are you denying that the death rate is increasing across the US at 1000 deaths per day? Then why haven’t you done anything to fix it? Third, when the second wave hits, are you going to continue your “modus operandi” of doing nothing or will you change your tune?
When this nonexistent second wave, the size of a tsunami covers the entire 50 states of the U.S., will you at least have oxygen available for the Americans who are all underwater when the nonexistent second wave deprives them of their homes, their way of life. What’s your plan?
No second wave? What happened to fixing the first wave or has the Trump administration forgot all about that. If there isn’t going to be a second wave, what aren’t you going to do when this nonexistent second wave becomes a tsunami?
How dare you say there won’t be a second wave when the death rate is spiking across America in 20 states? The daily death rate is 1000 per day, the second wave will be far worse. As a hypocrite, what will you do then?
How can you claim there will be no second wave when you haven’t even fixed the first wave? The Coronavirus incidence is not decreasing; it’s increasing but what’s worse, the death rate is increasing by 1000 deaths per day. So are you going to do the same as usual: nothing?
Have you thought about wearing a mask or has Donald forbidden you from doing that? Would that put you on his “No-No” List.? Are you getting kickbacks from Donald Trump? Is that why you work for him? I often wonder what motivates his employees since he treats everyone like dirt.
When will you worry that your job is in jeopardy? What if Donald is in a bad mood one day or the stocks really tank & he blames it all on you. You know he does that a lot. Has temper tantrums about whoever is closest to him in the room. Your number could be next soon enough.
You are working for a President who has broken the Amendments of the Constitution, written Executive Orders against Freedom of Religion, Separation of Church & State, Speech,Press, Factchecking, supports elder abuse, racism, are u sure u are on the right side?
How could you work for such a dishonorable man? Two 4- Star Generals, priests & archbishops have spoken out against him, do you believe in good conscience that you are working on the right side?
I hope Donald paid you well. When Judgement Day comes, Bad Karma has a way of evening the score. It’s bad Karma to alienate all the doctors in Washington in case your health takes a turn for the worst.
You are very brave to work for a maniac like Donald Trump. If he gets mad at you, he shows no mercy. Beware for yourself & your family. He can hang you out to dry in a moment’s notice. Good luck.
We’re you hired because you could hide from reality. You must make Trump very proud. Just be careful because he has a trigger temper & bad things happen when he gets mad at you.
Where have you been hiding out that you haven’t seen our country ravaged with death & dying. How did you desensitize yourself to human lives? What if these were your loved ones suffering, would it impact u at all?
Come see the dead bodies & then tell me there’s no Emergency. What planet do you live on? Do you close your eyes when CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS footage is played every day?
You are blind if you can’t see the Emergency right before your eyes. Just because the White House shelters you from seeing the dead & dying, doesn’t mean it’s nonexistent. Shall I take you to the morgue for a taste of reality?
I was trying to tweet a graph of exponential growth versus linear growth but the point is the second wave will increase the death rate almost up in a straight line rather than a gradual increase in deaths.
When the second wave comes, the death count will easily reach a million. What will you do then? Business as usual? Nothing when the first 150,000 people died?
No second wave? Only because you haven’t taken care of the first wave. What do you say to the death rate of 1000 deaths per day? That’s 30,000 deaths a month, 93,000 deaths in 3 months and we’re not even reaching November 11 Election Day .
Why is Trump making his loyal followers sign waivers not to sue him if they get the Coronavirus during a rally where he forces them not to where a mask without any social distancing? Does he want to kill his own supporters?
Explain to me why Trump is holding the Republican Rallies without masks, in packed gyms, and making people sign waivers not to sue Trump if they get COVID-19 in these rallies. I thought he said it was a hoax so what is he afraid of?
The Coronavirus is spiking in 20 states across the U.S. in the hottest states like California 4, Arizona up 200% in cases,the “south” where they have canceled the Republican convention several times already due to spikes in cases.
Stocks may rise but that only benefits 1% of the population, we have the highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression so while the poor are dying, the rich get richer.
No emergency? 1000 deaths a day means 165,000 deaths by Election Day if by some miracle, the contacts of the contacts don’t get infected and the flu season has no impact on the deaths at all.
That’s because the first wave still continues at 1000 deaths a day and you insist on doing nothing about that either so why change your policy now?
This is political malpractice of the highest degree. Tell it to the people in Florida, Arizona, and NC where the daily cases have sky rocketed. Kid low is a know-nothing TV talking head.
Didn't he say the US was air tight in February?
Yep, good old Larry who doesn’t believed one damn word he saying, but have to appease the master. What a pitiful man.
The truth hurts but denying the truth hurts more.
There is no second wave because you never flatten the first one. We are simply riding into the next wave like a surfer moving from a small wave to the Big Kahuna.
This guy is a tool👎🏼
Baghdad Bob lives.
That is because most states are still in the first wave!!
I really dislike these people. Why is it so hard to say “people aren’t listening to the social distancing guidelines. So yes you’re going to see spikes in positive cases” ?
If anybody has paid any attention to Larry Kudlow’s predictions over the years, this pretty much guarantees the worst second wave of a virus in history.
Typical know nothing Larry 🤡🤡🤡
'I don't know where that got started on Wall Street' Yah! How did those Wall St guys find out about the impending second wave? They ain't medical professionals like larry_kudlow! 🙄
Here we go again.
He must be drunk again.
Nope... just an uncontrolled, growing first wave. The second wave comes later.... how is that encouraging?
All these old men surrounding & supporting trump are most at risk for complications of Covid-19. They are part of a bubble that seems to think daily testing of themselves & those around them keeps them safe. Testing offers information not protection
Larry has sold his soul for a few years of lying for the prez.
Perspective
Because the first wave hasn't ended you buffoon
Fake news alert. Larry K said the experts on the rask force said this is not a second wave. I heard him. Retract?
Lie. Deny. Obfuscate. Alternative facts. All GOP “strategy.”
Tone deaf.
Kudlow had a talk with Pence. Now we can all feel better.
And with that another 115,00” Americans are looking over their shoulder for one of the Horsemen
There's no second wave because the first isn't over
Got_It 🤙🏻
Dr... Who? Right! Didn’t think he was. Trump University degree right there folks!
He is correct because some states are not finished with the first wave and are enjoying it immensely
Go straight to the lie has been gop move forever
We’re literally still in the first wave. I cannot believe how many people are out there pretending like COVID-19 is no longer a threat. Surreal.
Larry is not a scientist or a medical professional. I do not know how THAT got started?
Actually new deaths are at an all time low and dropping exponentially!
Deaf..def dumb and blind!
Your fibbing Larry😖
Are they now calling a second wave a hoax
Doctor larry_kudlow I presume?
How come when Larry Kudliw starts talking the market goes down?
Kudlow is the old uncle from the South who thinks he's making sense, but everyone just looks at him and says, 'Bless your heart.'
Larry Kudlow lately doing his best impression of Baghdad Bob.
Same numbskull who denies systemic racism in our police departments. Where does Trump find these clueless and generally despicable jerks?
hes drunk again
Why do you keep repeating what this moron says?
Right, no 2nd wave. Of course this is coming from the guy who ensured the U.S. that the virus was contained in March and you should just go about your regular business. RepublicansAreKillingUs TrumpLiesAmericansDie VoteBlueToSaveAmerica
When I get sick I always call my stock broker
ICUs in a dozen states- and counting- disagree.
Right. This is the same asshat who said the virus was totally contained. Piss off, larry_kudlow.
If memory serves, I think Larry said something similar the first go ‘round?
Larry Kudlow is the new Baghdad Bob, I got this right out of my way!
I'm pretty sure Drs. Fauci, Jhia think we're still in the middle of the Pandemic's First Wave! So I guess that makes Kudlow ass-backwardly right!
I’ve seen this movie.
If Larry Kudlow said it was sunny out I’d grab a flashlight. He’s an idiot.
There is no second wave because we're not done with the first wave.
He's as CRAZY as Trump and the entire crew
apparently, no one listens to ScottGottliebMD , he said AZ was not a second wave
He's finally right about something. The places that are seeing increases are still in the first wave, like my state in North Carolina. The number have never gone down. We're still just going up. It's clearly still the first wave. Kudos to Kudlow - finally got something right.
I’ll trust this guy over you hacks. Learn.
No second wave because the states where cases are spiking are in the first wave. MaskUpAZ
Why am I not on TV? I couldn't be as stupid as Larry Kudlow if I tried.
98% recovery rate not a death sentence !
Larry Kudlow is the drunk, American version of Baghdad Bob.
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