Trump and health officials disagree with the re-opening of Georgia

Andrea Hanks

During a Coronavirus Task Force briefing at the White House Wednesday, President Trump told journalists he “strongly” disagreed with the state’s governor to reopen some businesses in the state of
Georgia.

"I told the governor of Georgia Brian Kemp that I disagree strongly with his decision to open certain facilities which are in violation of the phase one guidelines for the incredible people of Georgia," Trump said.

“I love those people, they’re great. They’ve been strong, resolute, but at the same time, he must do what he thinks is right. I want him to do what he thinks is right, but I disagree with him on what he’s doing but I want to let the governors do [what the think is right.]”

He said he would step in if he saw “something totally egregious.”

This comes after Brian Kemp, the Georgia governor, announced on Monday that he will allow message therapists, gyms, blowing alleys, and nail salons to re-open Friday. He also allowed in-person worship service to open. Mayors of cities are unable to set restrictions for their city, as defined by the order.

"In the same way that we carefully closed businesses and urged operations to end to mitigate the virus' spread, today we're announcing plans to incrementally and safely reopen sectors of our economy," Kemp told reporters Monday.