We almost thought this video wasn’t real, and then we almost didn’t believe the headline as we were typing it. If you want to know what has New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio concerned Monday night, it’s that President Trump called COVID-19 in a tweet the Chinese virus:
If you’re looking for someone to pin this crisis on, try the guy who made up a phony Google website or promised testing kits that he STILL hasn’t delivered.
Our Asian-American communities — people YOU serve — are already suffering. They don’t need you fueling more bigotry. https://t.co/jjcO7treC2
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) March 17, 2020
Keep in mind, this is the mayor who on Friday doubled down on his decision not to close New York City public schools … and then on Sunday announced that schools would be closed until April 20. He’s also the mayor who sneaked in a visit to the gym before Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s ban on gyms went into effect at 8 p.m. Why? Because he has to make decisions for the people of New York City, and he needs to be in good health to do that. No, he really said that.
Mayor Bill de Blasio defends going to the gym: "This would be the last chance to get some exercise. I got no exercise whatsoever over the weekend. I was in this building a huge percentage of the time. I need exercise to be able to stay healthy and make decisions." pic.twitter.com/abwvcmOe5d
— The Hill (@thehill) March 16, 2020
Bill de Blasio: All gyms in NYC should locked down
Also Bill de Blasio: I am allowed in the gym because I have to be healthy
A real communist dictator pic.twitter.com/syfK7Qm2Nt
— Joel Fischer (@JFNYC1) March 16, 2020
Mayor de Blasio is indeed here at the Park Slope YMCA this morning. Passers by have commented negatively. One called him an idot. pic.twitter.com/FIgEmlf4Gf
— andrew kaczynski? (@KFILE) March 16, 2020
Among comments from New Yorkers walking by who saw his security detail. “Is the mayor really working out.” “He shouldn’t be here.” “What an idiot.”
— andrew kaczynski? (@KFILE) March 16, 2020
Andrew Cuomo asked about de Blasio going to the gym this morning: He can be in the gym this morning, just not after 8pm.
But Cuomo says "I have my own workout routine that I have developed over a number of years that I do on my own."
— Alex Seitz-Wald (@aseitzwald) March 16, 2020
De Blasio himself just announced an executive order giving the city the power to close all commercial gyms.
Today I signed an executive order that gives the City power to enforce new rules requiring all restaurants, bars and cafes to shift to delivery and take-out only at 8 PM tonight, and closing all movie theaters, small theaters, nightclubs and commercial gyms. pic.twitter.com/Ivqg0DmXx3
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) March 16, 2020
But how is he going to be able to make decisions if he can’t have his SUV driver take him a few blocks to his favorite gym?
Our crazy Mayor, as he's deciding to close all the gyms, because they're not safe…………goes to the gym to workout: https://t.co/sKBGY1k3Xs
— MARK SIMONE (@MarkSimoneNY) March 16, 2020
In these times, it is very important for political leaders to inspire unity.
So New Yorkers should all be very grateful to Bill de Blasio for uniting them in disdain for his idiocy and egotism.https://t.co/B2fbl7YLhc
— Yascha Mounk (@Yascha_Mounk) March 16, 2020
Way to set the example, Mr. Mayor. https://t.co/colF20Wtwg
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) March 16, 2020
"If you're not sure you need to do it, then stay home," @NYCMayor says.
— Gloria Pazmino (@GloriaPazmino) March 16, 2020
How was the gym this morning Mayor?
— Matt Whitlock (@mattdizwhitlock) March 17, 2020
There was "almost no one" at the gym @NYCMayor visited after telling everyone to avoid going to public gyms, he said.https://t.co/rvgsDGe9N8
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 17, 2020
There was “almost no one” at the gym because everyone else was told to stay home and not risk spreading the virus.
DeBlasio is a national disgrace and easily the worst NY mayor in modern history. What an absolute joke – completely selfish actions during this time of crisis. He SHAMES our city!! https://t.co/SpK6o20Bs0
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) March 16, 2020
In the midst of an epidemic he's got time to go to the Park Slope YMCA?
— RichNYC ⚪??⚙️ (@RR13NYC) March 17, 2020
Socialists: gym for me but not for thee
— Text Trump to 88022 ✝️??⭐⭐⭐ ?? (@K1erry) March 17, 2020
and puts his chauffeur at risk!
— Ɽ Sterling Spectør (@SterlingSpector) March 16, 2020
This guy is useless on every level
— Dr. Arall Cam (@aral_cam) March 17, 2020
Fraud
— bell (@bell_bellgon) March 17, 2020
From one of Bill de Blasio’s former top aides. ? https://t.co/S203GGlpcH
— Bob Hardt (@bobhardt) March 16, 2020
No current or former staff member should be asked to defend this.
The Mayor’s actions today are inexcusable and reckless. https://t.co/tjz3AQHpzu
— Rebecca Katz (@RebeccaKKatz) March 16, 2020
She right. It’s pathetic. Self-involved. Inexcusable.
— Jonathan Rosen (@JonathanRosenBR) March 16, 2020
are you surprised?
— Josh Dawsey (@jdawsey1) March 16, 2020
"They live in a world of public relations. I don't live in that world," @NYCMayor says about @RebeccaKKatz and @JonathanRosenBR after @errollouis read their critical gym tweets to him. Truer words.
— Sally Goldenberg (@SallyGold) March 16, 2020
No, de Blasio lives in his own world and plays by his own rules.
Related:
SHOCKER! Guess what Bill de Blasio thinks should be done to combat coronavirus https://t.co/VEEI5QxQEx
— Twitchy Team (@TwitchyTeam) March 14, 2020
