Commentary
All sources we have so far testify that Trump greenlighted nationwide lockdowns the weekend of March 14–15, 2020, under the influence of Deborah Birx, Anthony Fauci, Jared Kushner, and a few others. Brownstone has documented this weekend in great detail. This disastrous decision culminated in the press conference of March 16, 2020.
At this event the White House handed out a sheet of paper to the national media with the shocking demands: “Governors should close schools in communities that are near areas of community transmission, even if those areas are in neighboring states.”
“All states should follow Federal guidance and halt social visits to nursing homes and retirement and long-term care facilities.”
”Bars, restaurants, food courts, gyms, and other indoor and outdoor venues where groups of people congregate should be closed.” Trump had agreed to “15 days to flatten the curve,” which Task Force coordinator Deborah Birx later admitted was a ruse, not just tricking the public but Trump too….