Statement from Vice President Joe Biden on Michigan’s Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic and Donald Trump’s Failure in Leadership

Facing a dangerous abdication of leadership from Donald Trump during this pandemic, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has been a tenacious fighter for Michigan families.

Donald Trump could learn a thing or two from Governor Whitmer – speed matters, details matter, and people matter. She’s secured more than 10 million N95 masks, more than 4 million gloves, thousands of gallons of hand sanitizer, and critical equipment for health care providers. 

But that’s not enough – states like Michigan need more help from this administration. They can’t go it alone, and they need help now. Instead of delivering cheap shots on Fox News, it’s time for Donald Trump to deliver Michigan and other states more ventilators, masks and other personal protective equipment, and test kits. 

Donald Trump said he’s a wartime president, and now’s the time for him to act like it – if Donald Trump stands with Michigan, it’s time for him to wake up and deliver.