Judd Apatow claims President Trump is responsible for Luke Letlow’s death.
In those days after he was not sworn in, the Louisiana Republican “apparently had a heart attack” after being admitted to the hospital after a coronavirus diagnosis, Dr. GE Ghali, of LSU Health Shreveport, told NOLA.com.
“If Trump had to wear a mask that was essential to Republicans, he would have lived. So would hundreds of thousands of others,” said Apatow, a vocal critic of the president. tweeted.
Apatow’s controversial tweet has divided dozens of Twitter users over his claim. Several people sided with the filmmaker, while others accused him of blaming the Republicans.
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“Agree. What kind of political system does not make it possible to immediately remove a president like this man? We are far from the largest country in the world,” one person replied to Apatow.
Judd Apatow blamed President Trump for “hundreds of thousands” of deaths related to COVID-19, including elected Congressman Luke Letlow.
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A second person wrote: ‘This is a pathetic reality. Although this virus is not political, it became so when Trump and his cult decided it was not necessary to take it seriously. ‘
“It’s simple … to set an example, all government employees must follow CDC guidance. S t, it can even be a national security issue if it is not done (military and essential government personnel). Biden must follow this policy set up for employees AND their families, ‘said another.
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“A leadership failure is so deep that it is still (and always will be) shocking,” said another.
One person called Apatow’s statement ‘absolutely correct’.
Yet others have said the blame on Trump is not right.
“If a grown man could not realize that trump was not the best scientific resource, he was doomed anyway. About blaming Trump for all the literal idiots out there,” one person tweeted.
“It can happen tragically to any family even with a mask on, this man just asked for it,” another argued.
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“Awwwww sorry, you speak ideology and not mathematical facts. The ridiculousness that even WHO [World Health Organization] come out and say masks do not work and yet you spray politics and not facts. If masks worked so well, your liberal states and cities would not be in the lead in matters … oops, “reads one reply.
“why does every mask box I buy from many different manufacturers have an indemnity that says they prevent nothing? Why would you make such a statement if his family is grieving? Feeling good?” read another tweet.
Hollywood director Judd Apatow spoke during his four years in office about his dislike of President Trump.
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“It’s just amazing how anti-scientific leftists are,” one claimed on Twitter. “California with draconian lockdown laws and mask mandates is leading the country in infections per 100,000. So tell us again how effective masks are. It’s not the invincible shield the wackos think they are.”
“So wearing a mask is 100% preventative for contracting right? Then every state has to reopen 100% with mask wear,” said another.
“Wow, you’re a comedian after all,” another person on Apatow replied.
One person claims that Apatow’s opinion is “false”.
“Thousands of people who wore masks and followed all the guidelines were also killed,” the tweet continued.
“Ok Judd, trump mistake. He also said there would be a vaccine before the end of the year and everyone said he was full s. T. How would I go,” reads another tweet.
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The Associated Press reported earlier this month that Letlow was admitted to hospital after being diagnosed with the new coronavirus.
Spokesman Andrew Bautsch confirmed the death of the elected congressman in Ochsner-LSU Health Shreveport.
“The family appreciates the numerous prayers and support over the past few days, but asks for privacy during this difficult and unexpected time,” Bautsch said in a statement.
The family said in a statement that he was admitted to a hospital in Monroe, La, on Dec. 19 and then transferred to the Shreveport facility when his condition worsened.