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Shortly after the U.S. death toll from the coronavirus pandemic reached 1,500 on Friday, President Donald Trump took to the podium at a White House press briefing and complained that certain states governors are not appreciative enough of the federal governments helpso much so that he said hed told Vice President Mike Pence, the leader of the coronavirus task force, to skip calling governors of some hard-hit areas.

Trump singled out the Democratic leaders of Washington and Michigan, noting that he had advised Pence not to call them as the healthcare crisis plagues their states and people fall sick and die.

He calls all the governors, Trump said. I tell him, I mean, Im a different type of person. I say Mike, dont call the governor of Washington, youre wasting your time with him. Dont call the woman in Michigan.

If they dont treat you right, I dont call, Trump said.

Michigans health department is reporting 3,657 COVID-19 cases and 92 deaths. In Washington, there have been 3,700 cases, according to the state, and 175 deaths.

We have done a hell of a job, Trump said. The federal government has really stepped up.

Trumps message to governors was that he wants them to be appreciative.

The presidents comments Friday come as the coronavirus pandemic continues to shut down American life and states across the nation show a lack of uniformity on aggressive public health measures aimed at preventing the spread of the virus.

Earlier this week, Trump began to push on an Easter timeline to re-open the country, despite warnings that such a timeline was unwise. Even some Republican governors have pushed back. Despite his earlier emphasis on Easter, he hedged when asked about the topic Friday.

I certainly want to get it open as soon as possible, I dont want it to be long, Trump said. But we also want it to open safe, otherwise, what did we do?

At the start of the coronavirus task force briefing Trump said the nations governors have been very gracious, for the most part.

A couple that arent appreciative of the incredible job, Trump said. They have to do a better job themselves, thats part of the problem.

He continued to praise his administrations work, while scorning Washington Gov. Jay Inslee as a failed presidential candidate.

He leveled out at zero in the polls, Trump said. Hes constantly chirping and I guess complaining would be a nice way of saying it.

He then jumped to attacking another Democratic governor, Michigans Gretchen Whitmer.

Michigan, all she does is, she has no idea whats going on, he said. And all she does is say, Oh, its the federal governments fault. And weve taken such great care of Michigan.

Before long, Gov. Phil Murphy in New Jersey and Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York were mentioned as Democrats who have been kinder.

If New Jerseys governor were asked how the federal government is doing, Trump mused, I think hed say great. I think. Hes a Democrat.

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Trump Says He Told Pence to Ignore Governors in Hard-Hit Areas If They Are 'Not Appreciative' - The Daily Beast