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In reply to the discussion: Trump accuses New York hospitals of 'hoarding' masks and ventilators without evidence [View all]Bernardo de La Paz
(49,001 posts)42. I'm sorry to hear that. Reports say Florida has been getting more than other states
Here's the tweet I saw that said Florida got/getting 3x shipment:
Link to tweet
MA received 17% of requested medical supplies from the Trump admin. ME: 5%. CO: 1 day's worth.
FL got everything they requested. + an identical shipment the next week. oh, and a 3rd is on the way.
https://washingtonpost.com/national/...
FL got everything they requested. + an identical shipment the next week. oh, and a 3rd is on the way.
https://washingtonpost.com/national/...
Some reports indicate that the Federal government has been sending out supplies from the reserve according to population with some extras sent to heaviest outbreak states.
Here's why Florida got all the emergency medical supplies it requested while other states did not
March 21 (March 11) (Propublica)
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100213142781
Florida has received all the supplies it asked for
March 29
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2020/3/29/21198704/emergency-covid-19-supplies-fema-states-federal-government
https://www.orlandoweekly.com/orlando/why-did-florida-get-all-the-emergency-supplies-it-requested-when-other-states-didnt/Content?oid=27064142
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Trump accuses New York hospitals of 'hoarding' masks and ventilators without evidence [View all]
riversedge
Mar 2020
OP
NY & Mich don't have enough because tRump sending triple shipments to Florida. Broken ones to CA. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2020
#20
First off asshole, your still a fucking sexual predator, a malignant narcissistic POS, psychopath,
turbinetree
Mar 2020
#14
tRump is hoarding & sending to Florida. It's a noisy distraction from his own crimes. . . . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2020
#19
I'm sorry to hear that. Reports say Florida has been getting more than other states
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2020
#42
Thanks. But most especially: Thank you and your husband for the care you provide at all times. . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Mar 2020
#45
Isn't New York the epicenter, with cases doubling about every 2 days? IF they are
progree
Mar 2020
#21
Don't forget: He loves chaos. He is enjoying all of the attention and pressers are the new rallys
Evolve Dammit
Mar 2020
#25
I sorta got this kinda crazy vibe from his comments when he went off from hoarding to the
lunasun
Mar 2020
#28
Doesn't want anyone know about the hugelllyy medical shipments to China on Feb 7th
Bengus81
Mar 2020
#43