Peter Alexander: I Was Just Pitching Trump A ‘Softball’ Question | Andrea Mitchell | MSNBC

NBC News Peter Alexander speaks with Andrea MItchell about the president's attack during a press briefing on coronavirus. Aired on 03/20/2020.

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Peter Alexander: I Was Just Pitching Trump A ‘Softball’ Question | Andrea Mitchell | MSNBC

[elainearchibald]

Thanks Peter for keeping your cool! Trump is an egotistical monster, he never likes anyone asking for the truth. He's a showman! He's got to be glowing in the media, even if it means hiding the truth!
Trump always dislikes anyone who asks serious questions!!

[Guachum]

Some of Trump's Quotes:
“a lot of people think that goes away in April with the heat"
“within a couple of days is going to be down to close to zero, that’s a pretty good job we’ve done.”
“This is their new hoax”

[wilbertross]

I'd like to thank Peter Alexandra trying to get to the truth 👍🙏

[keyissues]

70% of Americans live pay check to pay check. They can't afford to miss their car payment, rent or mortgage payment, insurance costs, utility bill, money for groceries, and other expenses. They need financial assurance. Right now they're feeling very insecure and frustrated.

[judyrogers]

My Mother used to say "A guilty conscience needs no accuser".

[nitzaechavarria]

I applaud how calm you remained, thank you😄Great job

[samthepoet]

Peter said it best. Trump has had completely different experiences growing up in America. Never had to worry about where the next paycheck is coming from. Never had to worry about competing for worry about the day to day things that concern most people who voted for him. Amazingly he got nothing in common with those who voted for him.

[noraparra]

PETER, DON'T TAKE IT PERSONAL, HE IS NOT WORTH IT, I HATE TO SAY THIS ABOUT OUR PRESIDENT, BUT HE NEEDS TO LEARN TO BE PRESIDENTIAL AND WORK UNDER PRESSURE, AND HOW TO TREAT PEOPLE, I GUESS YOU GET MY POINT.

[ophirdude]

Peter should have asked: "Mr President, what do you say to businesses and industries (or CEOs and large contributors) that are scared?"

[melanieholstra]

Good job Peter! You were extremely diplomatic!

[pianodarr]

Q: What do you say to Americans who are scared

TRUMP: "I say that you're a terrible reporter, that's what I say."

[mcmillanbs]

Thump created his own sensationalize commentary. When will a reporter simply ask, "What's wrong with you?"

[VolcanoTimeLapse]

I can't believe he couldn't say a word to ALL of the poor and sick. He's got NO BALLS!! You're a great reporter and American!!

[brahminiravi]

He doesn't know how to comfort Americans, and that's why he deflected the question and responded to Alexander in a demeaning way...

[michaelhoerig]

Mr. Alexander--you don't need to apologize for asking the president the question you did. It was a logical and reasonable question, one which we all wanted to hear the answer to. We have no leader in the presidency. We can hope for none to emerge. Somehow, we have to get through this without a leader. We can do it, and we must!

[odetteredd]

Someone needs to stand up to that bully. Don’t let him talk to you that way. Stand up speak out. Everyone deserves to be treated with respect. Peter was only saying out loud what people are feeling. It’s sad he has no feelings. GET HIM

[beermonster]

If he had spoken to me like that I would have told him where to stick it president
or not !

[LuisSang]

Anything to get TRUMP mad is great. THANK YOU

[roberthboyd]

Trump is so thin skinned. He’s in over his head. Its the reporters job to get answers for the public.
The reporter is doing his job. Trump needs to stop being a smart aleck. Stop ✋ embarrassing people
Answer the questions. Mr Trump you are a public servant. You owe answers to the public. The
Public is waiting for intelligent answers not chopping answers to the reporters. Give us the true picture
Of what’s going on

[queenjj]

This is what happens when a kid don't have the answer.