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President Donald Trump claims his campaign staff had to move the site of his rally to comply with Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf's COVID-19 protocols. At a rally in Allentown on Tuesday, Trump fumed about it to his supporters and issued a none-too-subtle threat to the state's Democratic governor. According to CNN, Trump threatened to withhold federal aid or other assistance the next time Pennsylvania needs it because Gov. Wolf inconvenienced him. I'll remember it, Tom. I'm gonna remember it, Tom. 'Hello, Mr. President, this is Governor Wolf, I need help, I need help.' You know what? These people are bad. President Donald J. Trump Campaign Rally, Allentown, Pennsylvania Trump's words may have a chilling effect on other governors, who do not wish to have to factor in Trump's wrath in making decisions for their state. It also indicates Trump's mindset that the public purse is something he can wield as a personal weapon against those who displease him.
California Governor Edmund Gerald Brown Jr spoke to the press about the ongoing situation at the Oroville Lake spillway and the evacuation of the surrounding area, during a statement from the State Operations Centre in Mather, Monday. During his statement, Brown confirmed that he has filed a letter with the Trump administration to obtain an emergency declaration for relief to help the repair process and evacuation at the site of the dam.
White House coronavirus task force officials publicly disagreed on Monday. The disagreement was over California's new stay-at-home orders. Dr. Anthony Fauci told CNN that the state didn't have "any choice" but to impose the restrictions. Yet Brett Giroir raised concerns on Fox News about "overly restrictive" measures not supported by the science." California Govorner Gavin Newsom announced the latest orders on Sunday, says Business Insider. Newsom is shutting down non-essential businesses due to increased COVID-19 hospitalizations.
Indiana Governor and presumptive Vice-Presidential candidate Mike Pence addressed a rally in Zionsville, Indiana on Saturday, after it was announced that he would be presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate. "I'm here to announce that today in New York City, I accepted Donald Trump's invitation to run and serve as Vice President of the United States of America," announced Pence.
Indiana Governor and presumptive Vice-Presidential candidate Mike Pence addressed a rally in Zionsville, Indiana on Saturday, after it was announced that he would be presumptive Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's running mate. "I'm here to announce that today in New York City, I accepted Donald Trump's invitation to run and serve as Vice President of the United States of America," announced Pence.
Michigan Governor Rick Snyder asks President Obama to declare both an emergency and an expedited major disaster in the county where the city of Flint has been dealing with the fallout from lead-contaminated drinking water. Jillian Kitchener reports.