Trump’s tweet followed an appearance by his press secretary on Fox News, in which Kayleigh McEnany absurdly claimed that in directing supporters to commit a crime, he was “not suggesting anyone do anything unlawful,” and that “what he said very clearly there is make sure your [mail-in] vote is tabulated, and if it is not, then vote.”
“He wants verification,” McEnany added as only an employee of an administration devoid of shame can. “Democrats want a whole new fraudulent system of mail-in voting never tried before in American history, and what Democrats are saying to you is, ‘Trust us, but don’t verify.’ What this president is saying is verify your vote.”
HHS Secretary insists teasing a November vaccine has nothing to do with politics
The department has suggested a vaccine, which typically takes many more months if not years to safely administer, could be on the market two days before the election. But anyone suggesting this might be a ploy to boost Trump’s chances should be ashamed of himself: