GOP Senator Direly Threatens China, Blames Them For Giving Trump COVID

Donald Trump has been downplaying the coronavirus since he first had knowledge about it. He decided that he would promote not wearing a mask and even make fun of his political opponent for wearing one. He also held rallies with thousands of crammed people with no social distancing. As a result, the president tested positive for COVID-19.

A day after learning of Trump’s positive test results, Georgia Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler launched a Twitter tirade threatening China for giving the president the virus.

She tweeted the following:

“Remember: China gave this virus to our President @realDonaldTrump and First Lady @FLOTUS. WE MUST HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE.”

Remember: China gave this virus to our President @realDonaldTrump and First Lady @FLOTUS.

WE MUST HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE.

— Kelly Loeffler (@KLoeffler) October 2, 2020

While the virus has killed over 205,000 Americans, Loeffler thought now would be the appropriate moment to launch a senseless threat against China.

Needless to say, many commenters pointed out that Trump downplayed the virus and refused to wear a mask which put him at high risk of being infected. Here are some of the best responses:

*wouldn’t*
WOULDN’T protect himself and wouldn’t protect us…..

— Terry Mann (@TerryMann3) October 2, 2020

It'll be gone by April, like a miracle!

— Rob Ruttan (@RuttanPhoto) October 2, 2020

That is the stupidest of hot takes ever. If only there was ANYTHING he could have done to avoid getting sick.

— Jason Boxt (@jboxt1) October 2, 2020

Especially when it’s willful negligence

— Laura Ryerson (@LauraRyerson1) October 2, 2020

Really? I thought it was Hope Hicks?

— Dr Tammy Boyce (@tamboyce) October 2, 2020

OH MY GOD. I can't believe you wrote that tweet and sent it.

— Katieinjc (@KatherineArabis) October 2, 2020

This is insane and dangerous talk. I know your mad that you didn't get a heads up about this one so you could dump your stocks, but still

— Matt Singer (@matthewjsinger) October 2, 2020

They gave it to themselves. They have every tool possible to protect themselves and they chose not to.

— Crickster (@crickadoodledoo) October 2, 2020

So much for personal responsibility eh????

— Larry Regan (@Dad716) October 2, 2020

@jack @TwitterSupport @TwitterSafety This is active disinformation, as well as an incredibly hateful & baseless attack.

— thefriendlydrelb (@morgulthedrelb) October 2, 2020

Please stop.
The virus is a hoax.
It was just around the corner from going away.
It's gonna disappear.
Drink/inject bleach and you'll be fine.
Don't wear a mask. Make fun of people who wear masks.#TrumpLied204KAmericansDied

— 𝕂𝕚𝕥 💙 Vote out the racist (@SurferKit) October 2, 2020

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