In an interview with ABC News’ David Muir, President Donald Trump admitted Tuesday that he didn’t do enough to prepare for a pandemic before the outbreak of COVID-19, claiming he was distracted by the investigations into his conduct.
Muir, reacting to Trump’s repeated false claims that the Obama administration left the stockpile shelves bare of equipment that is needed during a pandemic, asked why the president didn’t fill those shelves.
“You’re three years into your first term,” Muir said. “You’re now applying for the job again. What did you do when you became president to restock those cupboards that you say were bare?” Continue reading.