Trump Demands States Let Places of Faith Open, Chafing at Limits
Posted on AllSides May 23rd, 2020
From The Left
President Donald Trump demanded on Friday that states allow houses of worship to reopen from stay-at-home restrictions imposed to combat the coronavirus outbreak, yet his authority to override governors’ orders is restrained by constitutional limits.
“The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now,” Trump said Friday in a statement to reporters at the White House. “For this weekend.”
“If they don’t do it I will override the governors,” he added.
Trump cited no legal grounds that would...
Some content from this outlet may be limited or behind a paywall.
AllSides Media Bias Rating: Lean Left
Related Coverage
HEADLINE ROUNDUP
FDA Says ‘Milk Supply is Safe’ After Bird Flu Virus Detected
