Trump says he is considering travel restrictions on Brazil
Source: The Hill
BY MORGAN CHALFANT - 05/19/20 05:00 PM EDT
Trump says he is considering travel restrictions on Brazil
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President Trump said Tuesday that his administration is considering placing travel restrictions on Brazil as the South American nation struggles under an increasing number of coronavirus cases.
We are considering it. We hope that were not going to have a problem, Trump told reporters during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday afternoon, specifically citing concerns about Brazilians going to Florida.
Brazil has gone more or less herd, Trump said, adding, Theyre having problems.
Brazil currently has the third-most coronavirus cases of any country globally, behind the United States and Russia, according to official statistics. The country has reported more than 260,000 cases of the novel coronavirus and has recorded more than 17,500 deaths related to COVID-19.
Brazils hospitals, particularly in the countrys largest city of São Paulo, are said to be overwhelmed by the surge in cases. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, meanwhile, has been seen joining demonstrations protesting stay-at-home orders.
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/498604-trump-says-he-is-considering-travel-restrictions-on-brazil
OAITW r.2.0
(24,610 posts)I guess this makes him look pResidential.
Skittles
(153,193 posts)with coronavirus and lack of leadership
sandensea
(21,664 posts)Small wonder Brazil is well on its way to being #2 in the world for both cases and deaths. Even Trump can't deny that anymore.
peacebuzzard
(5,182 posts)ugh. two deplorable ravaging stealing lying despots.
Eugene
(61,945 posts)A twofer. Security theater that distracts from Dump's bungling and erects yet another wall against those "disease-bringing" brown people. Depraved but brilliant in an evil sort of way. Too bad if Bolsofacist gets thrown under the bus.
forgotmylogin
(7,530 posts)It's the country-club lifestyle. But who the heck wants to come to the US with all our pandemic going around?
Isn't Russia one of the top four countries with the most cases? Why isn't there a restriction on Russian travel?
IronLionZion
(45,528 posts)Since they prioritized race and citizenship instead of screening Americans travelling home from hotspots.
I bet a lot of countries are considering travel bans on Americans since we are now the epicenter of this pandemic.
Pobeka
(4,999 posts)Just kidding, but, fair is fair.