Rep. John Yarmuth joined me on the phone from his self-quarantine to discuss his recent coronavirus test, a necessary step after being in close contact with Brown Forman heir Christy Brown who had just tested positive.
The radio interview spilled into whether U.S. health officials should trust health assessments released by Chinese officials, and whether American consumers should be subjected to taking medications manufactured in China.
We also discussed COVID-19 challenges for workers at both Louisville area Ford plants. Over 13,000 workers are employed at Ford alone, with thousands more clustered at other factories and Amazon distribution centers.
Here’s @RepJohnYarmuth on his brush with #COVID19, possible shutdowns @ford, who’d receive free govt 💰, trusting Chinese medications, & doubting that @realDonaldTrump actually took a #CoronaVirus test 📻 https://t.co/RgHXcapeeY @840WHAS pic.twitter.com/qfoo654NPc
— Terry Meiners (@terrymeiners) March 17, 2020
Rep. Yarmuth even questioned whether President Trump actually took his coronavirus test. Many listeners sent angry email and tweets in defense of Trump.
As for economy-boosting free money for Americans and who will receive what, Yarmuth was perplexed as to how and to whom it would be dispensed.
Free government money for Americans and all gyms are closed. @AndrewYang and @onepeloton are like "Who's laughing now?" pic.twitter.com/nyDwsQLcvx
— Terry Meiners (@terrymeiners) March 17, 2020