Jared Kushner's comments have sparked a lively discussion about the Strategic National Stockpile.
“ “The notion of the federal stockpile is that it’s supposed to be our stockpile. It’s not supposed to be states’ stockpiles that they then use.” ”
These remarks by the president’s son-in-law drew ridicule and scorn on social media overnight Thursday into Friday morning, with phrases such as “our stockpile” and hashtags such as #KushnerIsAnIdiot trending on Twitter TWTR, +0.30% as many lawmakers pointed out that the Strategic National Stockpile is, in fact, intended for the states, and not federal employees.
It continued, “When state, local, tribal, and territorial responders request federal assistance to support their response efforts, the stockpile ensures that the right medicines and supplies get to those who need them most during an emergency.” Read more:With gowns and masks in short supply, researchers test drugs to prevent COVID-19 infections in health care workers
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