webfact Posted March 12, 2020 Share Posted March 12, 2020 Trump met Brazilian official with coronavirus, but says 'not concerned' By Steve Holland and Anthony Boadle U.S. President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he meets with Ireland's Prime Minister, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., March 12, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis WASHINGTON/BRASILIA (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he was not concerned about the possibility of being exposed to the coronavirus after dining last week with a Brazilian government official who has since tested positive for the disease. The day after announcing curbs on travel to the United States by European Union residents, Trump brushed off concerns about his possible exposure to the virus, which has sickened more than 126,000 people in a worldwide pandemic. "Let's put it this way: I'm not concerned," Trump told reporters while meeting with Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar in the Oval Office. Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, who had been at the dinner with Trump in Palm Beach, Florida, has been tested for coronavirus and is awaiting the result, his son Eduardo wrote on Twitter, adding that the president was not showing any symptoms. Brazilian officials on Thursday confirmed that Brazil's communications secretary, Fabio Wajngarten, has the coronavirus and is now under quarantine at home. The entire Brazilian delegation that travelled to Florida with Bolsonaro is being tested for the virus, a senior member of the president's staff told Reuters. White House spokeswoman Stephanie Grisham said Trump and Vice President Mike Pence had "almost no interactions" with the Brazilian official and that they "do not require being tested at this time." She said the White House medical unit and the U.S. Secret Service are ensuring that "every precaution is taken" to ensure the good health of Trump and Pence, their families and staff. “We are monitoring the situation closely and will update everyone as we get more information," she said. Bolsonaro and Wajngarten also visited the U.S. military's Southern Command headquarters near Miami on Sunday. Southern Command said in a statement it had no reports of suspected or confirmed coronavirus infections among its personnel. The coronavirus pandemic and fallout is shaping up to be perhaps the greatest crisis of Trump's presidency. Former Vice President Joe Biden, the front-runner for the Democratic nomination to challenge Trump's bid for re-election in November, criticized the administration's handling of the coronavirus outbreak on Thursday afternoon. Wajngarten had been on an official visit to the United States with Bolsonaro and posted a photo on Instagram of the meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago club last Saturday, showing him standing next to Trump while wearing a "Make Brazil Great Again" cap. Pence was next to Trump. Brazilian newspaper O Estado de S. Paulo reported that Bolsonaro's test results were due on Friday. It added that other Cabinet ministers on the trip will also be tested. Two Republican U.S. senators who attended the visit by the Brazilian delegation said they would quarantine themselves. Senator Rick Scott of Florida, a Republican, on Thursday said he had met with a member of Bolsonaro's staff. "While I do not believe I interacted with the infected person, that individual was in the same room as me," Scott said in a statement. "The health and safety of the American people is my focus and I have made the decision to self-quarantine." U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina, a close Trump ally, did not recollect direct contact with Bolsonaro while at Mar-a-Lago but would quarantine himself out of "an abundance of caution" and on his doctor's advice, his office said in a statement. Bolsonaro's son Eduardo, a federal congressman who also attended the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, wrote on Twitter that he was on his way to get tested. Four days ago, he posted a photo of himself standing behind the U.S. president, next to Trump's daughter, Ivanka, and close to his son-in-law, Jared Kushner. Brazil's foreign minister, defence minister and Brazil's chief national security advisor were also in the image, along with the Brazilian president. (Reporting by Steve Holland in Washington, Anthony Boadle in Brasilia, and Lisandra Paraguassu in Miami, writing by Scott Malone and Steve Holland; Editing by Rosalba O'Brien, Cynthia Osterman and Jonathan Oatis) -- © Copyright Reuters 2020-03-13 Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking Thailand news and visa info 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Tug Posted March 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2020 He’s lying 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Bluespunk Posted March 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, webfact said: Let's put it this way: I'm not concerned," Trump told reporters Yeah, well you also thought it would “go away” and it was a plot to disrupt you election campaign... Edited March 13, 2020 by Bluespunk Spelling 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JHolmesJr Posted March 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2020 The media.....clutching at straws yet again...fervently hoping that Trump gets the virus so they can spin whatever demented fantasy accusation they have in mind. 2 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lannarebirth Posted March 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2020 Just now, JHolmesJr said: The media.....clutching at straws yet again...fervently hoping that Trump gets the virus so they can spin whatever demented fantasy accusation they have in mind. I sure hope he doesn't because I'm confident he would dedicate too many healthcare resources on himself that could be put to better use elsewhere. 4 1 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHolmesJr Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 8 minutes ago, lannarebirth said: I sure hope he doesn't because I'm confident he would dedicate too many healthcare resources on himself that could be put to better use elsewhere. are you sure you're not Jim Acosta in disguise? Pffft! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bluespunk Posted March 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, JHolmesJr said: The media.....clutching at straws yet again...fervently hoping that Trump gets the virus so they can spin whatever demented fantasy accusation they have in mind. Explain how that report shows anyone wishing covid-19 on trump. 4 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 being obese and elderly I would think his chances of survival would be poor.. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tomazbodner Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Did they hug and kiss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baerboxer Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 The virus won't survive long under all that regular sun lamp tanning! Anyone Orange could be A O K! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jingjai9 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 One would think Trump might lead by example and get tested. I guess he is so used to a life where rules and regulations do not apply to him. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JHolmesJr Posted March 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, jingjai9 said: One would think Trump might lead by example and get tested. I bet you if he gets tested...Anderson, Lemon, Cuomo, Camerota and Acosta, Morning Joe and all the media cretins will go on a unending rant about how he deprived more deserving people of a test that is already in short supply. How his admin is elitist etc etc. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 8 hours ago, Tug said: He’s lying What do you expect 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Christmas13 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 7 hours ago, JHolmesJr said: The media.....clutching at straws yet again...fervently hoping that Trump gets the virus so they can spin whatever demented fantasy accusation they have in mind. So the media is lying again? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHolmesJr Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 minute ago, White Christmas13 said: So the media is lying again? You obviously have no idea what you're talking about...another anti trumper to the max...come what may. Medical protocols list 'close contact' as a possible cause of transmission. Close contact is medically defined as spending 20 minutes or more in close proximity of an infected person. I see your photograph....but do you really now how long their meeting was? Were you there to see any precautions that were taken before or after the meeting? Your mouthing off along with the media helps no one. Get yourself straight. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 1 hour ago, tomazbodner said: Did they hug and kiss? Ask Putin, if it happend he will have a tape about it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, JHolmesJr said: Medical protocols list 'close contact' as a possible cause of transmission. Close contact is medically defined as spending 20 minutes or more in close proximity of an infected person. I guess you think if people walk away after 19 minutes then all is fine, correct? Yeah, sure, I won't try to explain it to you... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHolmesJr Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 Just now, OneMoreFarang said: I guess you think if people walk away after 19 minutes then all is fine, correct? Yeah, sure, I won't try to explain it to you... Im quoting the prevalent medical view on transmission. You have a problem...take it up with them. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Loh Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 19 minutes ago, JHolmesJr said: These people are meeting across large conference tables and taking precautions...not making out in toilets like you might wrongly assume. Guess Rick Scott and Lindsey Graham who met Bolsonaro have the brain to self-quarantine. I am sure they didn’t make out in the toilets like you assumed but just being the wiser of the group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHolmesJr Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, Eric Loh said: Guess Rick Scott and Lindsey Graham who met Bolsonaro have the brain to self-quarantine. I am sure they didn’t make out in the toilets like you assumed but just being the wiser of the group. hahahaha...yeah I am sure you and all Dems are waiting for Trump and Pence to quarantine themselves. keep dreaming. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, JHolmesJr said: Im quoting the prevalent medical view on transmission. You have a problem...take it up with them. Did you understand it? With your knowledge you should apply for a job in Trumps team. You will fit perfectly. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 16 minutes ago, JHolmesJr said: hahahaha...yeah I am sure you and all Dems are waiting for Trump and Pence to quarantine themselves. keep dreaming. ???? No! They should first infect everybody in the White House and in the GOP. And because there are no tests nobody will know that they are infected. Perfect! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzzique Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 I'd be more concerned about catching Xenophobia from Trump. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted March 13, 2020 Share Posted March 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Bluespunk said: Explain how that report shows anyone wishing covid-19 on trump. Maybe the report doesn't but I do. Couldn't happen to a nicer guy. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeptic7 Posted March 14, 2020 Share Posted March 14, 2020 Such a tough guy. He's ???? his pants! ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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