Trump calls for sending ventilators directly to hospitals, faults states for not stocking up
April 2, 2020 / By Brooke Singman | Fox News
President Trump on Thursday said he would “prefer” sending ventilators “directly to hospitals,” while blaming states for not stocking up on medical supplies now needed for treating an influx of patients suffering from the novel coronavirus.
“Massive amounts of medical supplies, even hospitals and medical centers, are being delivered directly to states and hospitals by the Federal Government. Some have insatiable appetites & are never satisfied (politics?)” Trump tweeted.
“Remember, we are a backup for them,” he continued. “The complainers should have been stocked up and ready long before this crisis hit. Other states are thrilled with the job we have done. Sending many Ventilators today, with thousands being built.”
Trump added: “51 large cargo planes coming in with medical supplies. Prefer sending directly to hospitals.”
