A headline I thought I never would see

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Is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside, or almost a cleaning?

— President of the United States, 23 April 2020

This is not willy-nilly, off-the-cuff, maybe-this-will-work advice. This is dangerous.

— Director of Global Health, New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

Below: Be sure to check out Dr. Birx's paralyzed-with-horror reaction to what indisputably is the dumbest damn thing ever uttered by a president. And Mike Pence's nervous shuffling, at the end? By this I was shocked only because he resisted stepping in, and blithering: "We shall, Mr. President, at your brilliant direction and under your magnificent leadership."

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!? pic.twitter.com/dx6yJVqnyF

— David Leavitt (@David_Leavitt) April 23, 2020

In a statement today, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany defended the president, noting that "[he] has repeatedly said that Americans should consult with medical doctors" before downing a pint of Clorox.

Comments

[Peter G]

Can’t see many Libs following Trump’s advice. Can you? Personally I recommend a Tequila Sunrise or two. The anti-septic qualities of orange juice combined with alcohol are well established. Plus it will illuminate your interior.

[Freesia]

"Take another shot of courage
Wonder why the right words never come
You just get numb
It's another tequila sunrise
This old world still looks the same
Another frame". - The Eagles

[Peter G]

You have to wonder where Trump’s brain farts come from. Now I am just guessing here but I suspect, since it didn’t come from Fox, that somehow one of Trump’s inner circle of appointees was praising the work of that eminent scientist Dr Lysenko and he made the internal connection to Lysol.

[Jason]

Awesome! This’ll guarantee that the Trumpies will start injecting household cleaner!

[Max]

"Personally I recommend a Tequila Sunrise or two."

What is the earliest respectable hour to do so? Asking for a friend.

[Peter G]

After noon. Somewhere in the world. On whatever day it is.

[Max]

Purely hypothetical.