Sen. Rick Scott on Tuesday called for a congressional investigation into the World Health Organization, suggesting the U.S. should cut off its funding for “helping Communist China cover up” the full extent of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Florida Republican, a noted China hawk, has long raised concerns about the WHO’s relationship with Beijing, which has undercounted the number of coronavirus cases in the country.“The mission of the WHO is to get public health information to the world so every country can make the best decisions to keep their citizens safe. When it comes to coronavirus, the WHO failed,” Scott said, accusing the global health organization of willfully spreading misinformation.
“We know Communist China is lying about how many cases and deaths they have, what they knew and when they knew it — and the WHO never bothered to investigate further,” Scott added. “Their inaction cost lives.” He said the WHO “willfully parroted propaganda” from China’s Communist Party, and he called for hearings and a full investigation when Congress returns to Washington next month.as the Speaker prepares the House to pass new sweeping “Phase 4” economic legislation this spring.
The man who cheated Medicare? No surprise there. His constituents are the same as Trump. The beloved uneducated.
Dr. Fauci appears more interested in keeping this virus going rather than finding a cure. I hope you're keeping an eye on him.
Idiot. He needs to be investigating the Trump administration's handling of this, including shipping 17.8 tons of PPE to China in January.
ChakanetzaClive Cut them off!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What is wrong with these republicans?
CCP, UN & WHO are the ENEMY! Sen.Rick Scott is absolutely Spot On!!!! DefundUN! realDonaldTrump kimguilfoyle DanaPerino TuckerCarlson foxnewspolitics
If anyone should be charged it should be the moron in the White House
That man is a Moron the worst Govna we ever had did nothing for the people and everything he could for big business. He cut regulation of big AG in south Florida which caused the massive toxic bloom of Red Tide that devastated our aquatic species as well as sickened many
Trump + some GOP should be in jail. Now , they want to blame someone else for the delay in response! The impeachment narrative wasn't enough!
China appreciates the left sucking their cocks in the replies.
W. T. F.
There is a sick side of the story, which leads back to the Democrat Party. Obama eased trade relations with China by devaluing the dollar against the yuan. Joe Biden thinks China is not a threat. The Clinton's made tons of money investing in Chinese 5G tech. Shall I go on
another trump toadie and a88kisser
One criminal calls to investigate another. Quaint.
Rick Scott should ask DJT why he sent 17 tons of medical equipment to China while claiming that the previous administration left him nothing. Additional reports is that Thailand was surprised that he sent supplies to that country while the United States was suffering scarcity.
Says the guy who stole tons of money from fellow Americans healthcare. They’re all fucking con men
Ricky Bobby says what
Short version: Rick Scott is a terrible, awful person.
Rick is an expert in cover ups and healthcare.
Perhaps you should focus more on Florida - which is going to be devastated by the failures of your friend GovRonDeSantis
What a not-useful idea. These hidebound provincials never give up on their foolishness and naivete
Just investigate what happened in your own state
Well really now rick? I call for an investigation into the actions of your company that was busted in the largest Medicare fraud ever
Senators enabling Trumps Pandemic. Vote them out Lindsey Graham Moscow Mitch Susan Collins Jim Inhofe Mike Rounds John Cornyn Shelley Capito Dan Sullivan Tom Cotton Cory Gardner David Perdue Jim Risch Joni Ernst Thom Tillis Bill Cassidy Cindy Hyde-Smith Steve Daines Ben Sasse
He should call for a congressional investigation into his Medicare Fraud when at HCA
What of his party ? And of his President who fired the person that was placed inside China to offset said cover up ? Nonsense!!! This one must go too 😣
SenRickScott trump is guilty.
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That’s absurd!
We have to prevent next similar man-made disaster caused by CCPChina's dictatorship again WHO is a huge warning to free world of CCP's infiltration & manipulation in global organization This time, we lost thousands lives & we can't afford to repeat this mistake again
How do these whackos even get elected?
US can spend yrs debating & investigating WHO. At end of day US will still remain member of WHO. Waste of taxpayer's money to investigate something we all know the outcome.
Go back to Florida, your state needs you ... they could use your body parts ... first, your brain because it's not being used!
What an utter fool. Take action to protect your people rather than wasting valuable resources looking for someone to blame. What about the useless non-existent healthcare system
There’s too much of a resemblance to Pluto from “The Hills Have Eyes” for this man to be trusted or respected in any way shape or form.
yes, cut the funding to who :)
Rick Scott is an idiot- WHO gave plenty of notification. If anyone should be investigated, it should be Trump. One would think Scott would be trying to help his constituents in Florida instead of trying to deflect blame from trump.
purrmonsta He's the same stable Jenus who bilked the taxpayers of 100's of millions of dollars on medicaid/care fraud aint he? FL is shaped like an old dick for a reason with him in charge. DickState
purrmonsta Oh come on now. I’m so tired of these people.
How about investigating the 18 tons of medical supplies that Trump’s State Department led by Pompeo sent to China on February 7, 2020!!!
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Now do Trump! As a taxpayer who pays your salary—your boss, I demand it!
Those WHO executives should go to jail. WuhanHealthOrganisation AylwardMoment WHOLiedPeopleDied
How much did he get away with just by saying 'I don't recall' a bazillion times again? $500 M payday of graft and corruption? Oh, Rick, we hardly knew yeh...
Fraudster says something.
Today’s Republicans. Such a waist of a vote.
seriously?! SenRickScott protect Florida, their deaths are on you! TrumpGenocide TrumpPlague TrumpLiesAboutCoronavirus rickscottpropagandab4floridians
SenRickScott You are absolutely on the right side of history. China’s Communist Party has extended its murderous tentacles all over the globe. You are leading by example how the entire world must work to reign them in and break their death grip over the Chinese people. Kudos!!
knassios Absolutely, investigate the BRIBED head of the WHO the covering up of the Flus nature & death toll months prior to its spreading. Its refusal by BRIBED head of the WHO to acknowledge TAIWAN since Communist China his masters don't though they fought the Pandemic successfully.
GEE RICK sounds like YOUR MEDICARE FRAUD CASE all over again.
Well that’s a good use of Congress in the midst of a pandemic. SenRickScott first launch an inquiry into why US companies are shipping PPEs abroad, there’s no nationwide shut-down, DPA isn’t being fully implemented, FEMA hasn’t sent PPEs where needed + Trump lied abt the virus.
Why isn't this guy in jail?
SenRickScott should also investigate the guy who called it all a hoax and went out to play golf. GOP working hard today to blame everything but the problem.
A waste of time, a waste of tax payer money on a waste of space reptoid in a human suit.
Good
Now's a good time. I'd this red meat to his constituents who are going to start dropping like flies
He's got his sights pointed in the wrong direction
ringwac Like his stealing millions from old folks in the 90s
Sounds like a dam good idea! China and the WHO should be held accountable. We need to bring home our businesses from China too. This virus is CHINA'S FAULT! ChinaLiedPeopleDied
Very nice Sen. Scott !WHO Spread False Chinese Government Propaganda. Now the world is paying the price. So many precious lifes lost. CCP must pay for reparation. WHOLiedPeopleDied COVID19 CCPVirus MakeChinaPay
Goddamn moron and typical Republican!
Rick Scott another idiot wants to blame WHO & China for the virus instead of admitting the federal government led by a STUPID PRESIDENT refused to acknowledge the severity by calling it a hoax.
He’s absolutely right.
Oh, shut up. And quit calling me!
Deflection tactic!
He need's to go also. Let's make it a clean sweep. Vote Blue in 2020
Call me silly, but maybe we ought to prioritize GETTING CRITICAL SUPPLIES TO HOSPITALS rather than meaningless investigations for God knows why.
More Republican excuses while people in Florida due daily. Rick Scott needs to be investigated for his incompetence. TrumpLiesAmericansDie RickScottLiesFloridiansDie TrumpLiesAboutCoronavirus TrumpGenocide2020
Anything that comes from Florida is shit.
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yawn I would not trust that guy with my consciousness or anything else; If it is a republican it is probably lying.
Waste of a senate seat
focused4USA Another diversion to cover trump's large ass.
So, is this Scott's extra credit assignment from the Dotard this week? It's a continuation of his war on the UN. VirusVampires 👿 VoteThemAllOut2020
T always gets someone to step up and say something sooo stupid!! Always involves an investigation which goes nowhere but it gets the heat off him! Can’t handle the heat get out The House!
yep, hes one of those people still scared of cuba. fucking idiot.
Says the guy who oversaw a massive Medicare fraud while in the Insurance business.
Yeah right. First Trump cuts funding for the Pandemic monitor in China, then Trump cuts NSA Pandemic response team, then Trump ignores the pandemic for weeks. And Rick Scott comes up with cutting cash to the WHO. What a fucking moron.
First it was call N2 investigation for Ukraine. Now it China. Boy, these men never stop the COVERUP!
This tells me that he knows Florida is about to explode with cases and deaths.
Rick Scott should be concentrating on the state of Florida
senrickscott should focus on his Florida constituents as he’s failing them miserably. coronavirus Coronavirusflorida TrumpVirusCoverupCostLives TrumpLiesAmericansDie
Good! We should cut off funding. It’s a corrupt organization that covers for Chinese disinformation that directly cost American lives!!
But isn’t Trump BFF with the Chinese President. He could have just asked him about corona on FaceTime!
The MAGAts in Florida have since promoted Ricky to Senator. But, for those who don't know the backstory as to how he is so deplorable, here's an oldie but goodie.
Stop trying to find excuses for your arrogant leader. Face it...the US is finishing this virus race in last place of major countries. What a shame it has taken something this devastating to show the true colors of corruption in the GOP.
On broader circle,it is essential in investigate the role of WHO in partner in crime for mankind.China's role in buying out WHO official support in lying low about the crisis should also be investigated
Is that really in his priorities? Unreal
Rick Scott needs to stfu
So many voices in the U.S. are talking about coming together to beat this pandemic while the repugnants astride their high horses are still working feverishly on their divide and conquer strategy. I say let's beat their asses into submission at the polls in November!
Excellent idea.
SenRickScott, realDonaldTrump and their type refuse to be accountable for their own actions or inactions. It is always a blame everyone else game. The buck never stops at their desk. They are incompetent scammers. Governance on the other hand is for adults only.
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We need a congressional investigation of Trump and the GOP who covered this up for so long, and continue to bungle it up while siphoning money to their corporate supporters.
We can talk about that AFTER we deal with the current crisis then find out how our own governmenet failed its people. China didn’t make Trump and the entire GOO call it a hoax.
In what way can one say 'Fuck this guy' in the biggest way possible?
The only one who should be held accountable is the POTUS who ignored intelligence related to Covid-19 pandemic.
Sit down, SenRickScott. We cannot take anything else from Florida right now.
12.31.19: Chines officials informed WHO 1.7.20 China id's virus 1.11.20 first death 1.30.20 WHO declares emergency trump calls it a hoax
What the actual fuck?
Sure go into this world pandemic all by ourselves sound like a real dumb idea and just another doomsday theory 🤡🤡🤡🤡🤡☠️☠️☠️
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Yep, Mr Scott, that is the most important thing we should be dealing with right now. Asshole
SenRickScott is a slime ball.
This is all paper tiger stuff. US population = 350 million. China population = 3.5 billion. We are so out-numbered that we're lucky China doesn't want to bother with something as small and inconsequential as us.
Prick Snott: May he catch it.
Jan 3 we knew-pandemic-like 1918- Some Senators sold stock-after speeches- Feb 7 we sent tons of supplies to China- his beaches are still open-
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Rick Scott can pogue mahone.
The dude who committed Medicare fraud? Give me a break.
I'm still waiting for the number of cases to go from 15 down to 0.
Start with Trump’s lack of response.
Oldest political move in the book. He’s just kicking up dust. Don’t let this ruin your day because GOP’s day is coming.
maggie805ca I agree...WE should not be funding them!
Got to blame someone- Trump strategy!
Would've bet my shirt he was Republican.... 😏
They are becoming increasingly worried that Trump will lose in November and drag the down ballot with him. 👍🏼
It can be also be argued that China went overboard in its response after its initial attempts to minimize the threat. This as opposed to Trump Admin attempts to minimize which continued for months and still continues to some degree even now.
Why quote this fool ?
EmilyRu64514701 Wonderful idea!!! They seem to be more political than anything.
If this is his idea of an urgent issue that warrants his attention in this time of crisis, he should seek other work.
is this real?
Where has he been
This guy is a demagogue & an idot.
AuntiePinky I call for an inquiry into Trump’s decision to help China over us.
The US including trump and rick scott are in large part responsible for Covid19 in the US - we all knew about it and were warned in january . Trump and Rick scott should be charged for negligent homicide
Hey Ricky, how about you investigate Donnie for ignoring warnings about the impending pandemic?
Sit down skeleton man shut the FU*K UP
Repugs are a joke
Hellz yeah!
while they are at it, they can also add a mandate to investigate WHO's praise for Trump a few days ago.
Who covered up SenRickScott s crimes. Oh, that was Rick Scott, pleading the 5th over and over again.
This is a ridiculous stunt to help advance trumps attempt to distract from his massive failure. Florida should be ashamed to call Rick Scott their senator.
Foolish man
And what does he want to do about trump’s desire to ignore it.
Sounds good. Be nice to see some follow-thur. My bet this will never get to a vote. Thanks for your good intention Rick.
How about a Congressional inquiry as to why the My Pillow CEO is speaking at a White House Press Briefing.
How on brand.
The Wuhan Health Organization needs to pay
Obviously Rick is of marginal intelligence, especially given what is going on as well as they are the organization that first warned us. He is trying to set up diversion to our poor handling of virus in the early days. No communist country ever reports bad news accurately.
The irony will be lost, on who here is the ideologically compromised one. COVID19
Lol, damn those globalists, giving us unbiased medical information!
Yeah, that's the problem. Not the PPE Trump sent to China - for which this is simply a cover and distraction.
Is it time to rise up?
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Anything that thows a shadow on Trumps horrid response to the warnings of the Intelligence Community
And yet we’re still shipping supplies to them and having them produce our life saving equipment? Yeah, I don’t see anything wrong with this. This idiot is just trying to distract
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