Keith Burgess-Jackson, J.D., Ph.D.

On March 6 at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, President Donald Trump said, “Anyone who wants a test, gets a test” for the coronavirus. Now, more than two months later, only about 8 million Americans have been tested, according to The Atlantic’s COVID Tracking Project. This is unacceptable.

All medical professionals say testing is essential in reducing the spread of the coronavirus. Trump must enact the Defense Production Act to produce more tests, but he has failed to lead this effort.

Apparently, Trump doesn’t want more testing because it would reveal an increase of cases. Another stay-at-home order would hurt the economy and his reelection, which is his top priority.

– Jane G. Toliver, Leawood

Note from KBJ: Jane G. Toliver, mind-reader.

THANK YOU, WORKING HARD! #MAGA pic.twitter.com/NytV20gopi

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 13, 2020

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To the editor:

The death of nurse Celia Marcos, who rushed to resuscitate a COVID-19 patient despite not having ready access to an N95 mask, should not have happened.

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, we had the opportunity for a nationally managed process to provide protective equipment to all healthcare workers. The president had the power to make this happen, but he let an important opportunity pass him by.

No amount of denial or distraction by the president will change the facts. It was clear these masks were needed. It’s the same situation with testing—remember “anybody that wants a test can get a test”? He speaks in sound bites and does not seek out facts prior to blurting out what he believes serves his personal interests.

Our president cares about the economy, the stock market and getting reelected. Does anyone think he cares about working people?

Sid Pelston, Marina del Rey

Note from KBJ: President Trump cares about all people, Sid, but especially working people. Have you not been paying attention? Then again, perhaps you're watching CNN.

So interesting to see all of these people I beat so badly, pundits & consultants that never had a chance, telling me how to run for office. Many are Republicans who should LOVE our 280 new Judges, rebuilt Military, 2A, great V.A. Low Taxes, etc. Just don’t like that I beat them!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 12, 2020

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