President Trump holds press conference at Bedminster golf club | USA TODAY

President Donald Trump said members of his Bedminster country club who were present at an official White House press conference were attending a "peaceful protest" Friday night when asked why they weren't adhering to social distancing guidelines.

Before Trump took the podium, members of the White House pool press had reported that dozens of club members were standing close together in the room, and only a few were wearing masks.

After pool reporters tweeted that guests were not adhering to New Jersey COVID-19 regulations, members were given masks to wear by staffers. They had already been standing shoulder-to-shoulder for about half an hour.

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[samarman]

Executive Order Timestamps:
1st: 13:00
2nd: 15:06
3rd: 16:55
4th: 18:15

Edited for more accurate timestamps.

[thethingonthedoorstep]

I'm sick of both sides pointing fingers. This is like parents arguing over money and possible treatments while their child lays suffering and possibly dying. 😡

[gavriloprincip]

Was that opening marching band music supposed to be ironic or the only music he won't get sued for using ?

[abdulabdi]

One party (the Democrats) proposed federal monthly unemployment benefit of $2, 400.
The other party (the Republicans) counter proposed a monthly benefit of $800.
The White House offered monthly benefit of $1, 600. The benefits end at the end of the year.
I just wanted people to see the actual support from each side without any political opinions.

[jesusfirst]

If you can understand, if you are listening closely--the President is treating us like family. The President is protecting each one of us about the things that are dearesrtto our heart to our heart. The hatred toward Donald Trump is simply a disconnect. Even i wouldn't have expected this. This President puts our lives before the national budget, it defies logic. Truthfully we know when he takes away all these payroll taxes, not only do we get bigger paychecks, but it powers up the economy. this President cares. What a guy!

[MuseTechWeb]

The payroll taxes he talks about are the Social Security and Medicare taxes employees and employers pay in for our future retirement. The Republicans have been looking for ways to disrupt SS & Medicare. The difference in paychecks will be minimal and won't help the unemployed. Payroll taxes are not income taxes.

[jimmydaniel]

Thanks Trump. Being self employed, losing my business and all sourse of income. No direct stimulus is just what I need to get up on a knee. SMH. So much for your "very generous" statement. Typical.

[theageoftheawakening]

I love how he keeps digging at the mainstream news.

[nonenone]

Mr President please don’t forget direct payments to the people for every one else that is not on unemployment is very helpful

[mdhhthh]

I’m reading the memorandums he just signed a few hours ago. He has either intentionally misled the public with his remarks in this press conference, or he lacks the intelligence to comprehend the verbiage contained within the memorandums he signed. Or both. And that is frightening.

[greeneyesjackson]

Louisiana has it and we have problems when we vote! Do an Executive Order for Voter ID.

[haroldritch]

GO BLUE GO BLUE GO BLUE SAVE THE U.S.A. U.S,

[Casslaydra]

i thought he kept saying "socks" but he was actually saying "stocks". a true new yorker he is

[OfficialFinalGirl]

All I can say is, before you get excited...Be sure to read the fine print on these executive orders and also the constitution. There's a lot of reasons this is most likely showboating.

[shawnajohns]

Those jobs weren't new jobs that were created, it's just people going back to work.

[gracereyes]

Did he really just said China Virus lmfao I’m dead! 💀

[meaowsandwhistles]

so wheres the god dam money for those americans huh, disgusting, my heart goes out to all living in that country

[ryanhudson]

Straight up handled it like a BOSS! You sir have my vote. God bless America.

[dipwaded]

So you're offering $400 a week unemployment however it's actually only $300 a week because you're withholding 25% that the state has to pay for

[JP-zimr]

why are we being treated this Bad during a Pandemic? this is a real Horror show.