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Trump Claims He Has The Power To Force States To Reopen. He Doesn’t.

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LatestBy|April 13, 2020 12:18 p.m.President Donald Trump falsely declared Monday morning that he has the authority to force states to allow businesses to reopen in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic., Trump accused the media of “creating conflict and confusion” by (accurately) reporting that only governors can open up their states’ economies.“Let it be fully understood that this is incorrect,” he tweeted. “It is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons.”Neither the President nor the federal government have that power. Trump has , so the states have enacted their own. The Bay Area in California was one of the first regions to declare a stay-at-home order, and many other states and cities have followed suit.Although Trump has been lobbying for a swift end to the directives, which have damaged the economy, governors on both sides of the aisle against the idea.“I think that sometimes we all think we’re going to turn a switch and we’re going to be back to normal, and that’s just not going to happen,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) said earlier on Monday.&nbsp;Have a tip? !includes:&nbsp;Dear Reader,When we asked recently what makes TPM different from other outlets, readers cited factors like honesty, curiosity, transparency, and our vibrant community. They also pointed to our ability to report on important stories and trends long before they are picked up by mainstream outlets; our ability to contextualize information within the arc of history; and our focus on the real-world consequences of the news.Our unique approach to reporting and presenting the news, however, wouldn’t be possible without our readers’ support. That’s not just marketing speak, it’s true: our work would literally not be possible without readers deciding to become members. Not only does member support account for more than 80% of TPM’s revenue, our members have helped us build an engaged and informed community. Many of our best stories were born from reader tips and valuable member feedback.We do what other news outlets can’t or won’t do because our members’ support gives us real independence.If you enjoy reading TPM and value what we do, become a member today.Sincerely,TPM StaffCommentsFounder &amp; Editor-in-Chief:Executive Editor:Managing Editor:Associate Editor:Investigations Desk:Reporters:Newswriter:Editor at Large:General Counsel:Publisher:Head of Product:Director of Technology:Associate Publisher:Front End Developer:Senior Designer:

LatestBy|April 13, 2020 12:18 p.m.President Donald Trump falsely declared Monday morning that he has the authority to force states to allow businesses to reopen in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic., Trump accused the media of “creating conflict and confusion” by (accurately) reporting that only governors can open up their states’ economies.“Let it be fully understood that this is incorrect,” he tweeted. “It is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons.”Neither the President nor the federal government have that power. Trump has , so the states have enacted their own. The...

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