Trump says he disagrees with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to reopen during coronavirus outbreak – By David Jackson (USA Today) / April 23 2020
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump said he disagrees with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s decision to move quickly to reopen parts of the state’s economy, but said the final call belongs to the governor.
“I told the governor of Georgia, Brian Kemp, that I disagree, strongly, with his decision to open certain facilities,” Trump told reporters, saying the state’s coronavirus case numbers don’t meet the threshold needed to reopen under the White House’s guidelines.
At the same time, Trump added, Kemp “must do what he thinks is right.”
Kemp said he appreciated Trump’s critique – and praised his “bold leadership and insight during these difficult times” – but would stick with a plan in which businesses re-open carefully with restrictions designed to limit the spread of the coronavirus.
“Our next measured step is driven by data and guided by state public health officials,” Kemp said in a series of tweets. “We will continue with this approach to protect the lives – and livelihoods – of all Georgians.”
Earlier today, I discussed Georgia's plan to reopen shuttered businesses for limited operations with @POTUS. I appreciate his bold leadership and insight during these difficult times and the framework provided by the White House to safely move states forward. (1/3) #gapol
— Governor Brian P. Kemp (@GovKemp) April 22, 2020
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