Trump calls coronavirus criticism Democrats' 'new hoax' and links it to immigration

 

The Guardian reports that President Trump attempted to link the coronavirus outbreak to Democratic immigration policies, labeling Democratic attacks on his handling of the crisis a “new hoax” in a rambling speech in South Carolina, the night before the state’s crucial Democratic primary.

In a rally in North Charleston, Trump defended his administration’s handling of the coronavirus. He accused the Democrats of “politicizing the coronavirus”, calling it “their new hoax” after the Russian investigation and impeachment.

“We are doing everything in our power to keep the infection and those carrying the infection from entering the country. We have no choice,” Trump said. “Whether it’s the virus that we’re talking about, or the many other public health threats, the Democrat policy of open borders is a direct threat to the health and wellbeing of all Americans.”

Trump cited no evidence to link the virus with migration at the southern border, where he has focused much of his anti-immigration policy.

Trump's comments come at a time of concerns of racism against Chinese immigrants and Chinese Americans.

KJ