Watch this nurse's moving response to Trump telling America 'Don't be afraid of Covid'
It has been a hellish year for healthcare workers. The COVID-19 crisis has put them on the frontlines of a deadly crisis.
So it makes sense a nurse would be angered by President Donald Trump downplaying the seriousness of the virus.
Cristina, a TikTok user with the handle @foleyfriends, relayed her anger in regards to specific Trump tweet that read: "Don’t be afraid of Covid. Don’t let it dominate your life."
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It's a moving video. Cristina is visibly upset and hurt that the nation's leader would tell folks not to be afraid of a virus that has killed more than 200,000 Americans.
"How dare he undermine all of the work that we have done as nurses and healthcare providers," she said in the now-viral TikTok. "I'm sorry I'm having a mental breakdown over this but I have done compressions on intubated patients. I have seen hundreds of people suffocating to death. And for him to say 'do not be afraid of COVID' is astounding. I cannot compute."
In a follow-up video, Cristina relayed her shock about going viral, saying she had no idea it had blown up until her mom called her at work.
"I just want to thank everybody who showed their support, thank you so much," she said. "And thank you for spreading the word about Trump's ignorance. I hope that you all stay safe."
Topics Donald Trump Politics COVID-19
Tim Marcin is an Associate Editor on the culture team at Mashable, where he mostly digs into the weird parts of the internet. You'll also see some coverage of memes, tech, sports, trends, and the occasional hot take. You can find him on Bluesky (sometimes), Instagram (infrequently), or eating Buffalo wings (as often as possible).
