Last Week Tonight made its triumphant return to HBO on March 29 after a brief hiatus because of the coronavirus-prompted late-night TV shutdown, and John Oliver wasted no time getting again in his groove. The section centered largely on Trump and his response to the disaster, which Oliver repeatedly ripped into. Nevertheless, Oliver additionally highlighted the work some public officers are doing to guard their states from the virus — and, naturally, the general public officers who are usually not.
Following a clip of Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick saying he, as a senior citizen, was extra involved with the state of the economic system than taking social distancing critically, Oliver responded, “What are you speaking about? First, in case you actually wish to die so the U.S. economic system can increase, we have already got a system in place for that, and it is referred to as Black Friday.”
He then confirmed a clip of conservative pundit Glenn Beck saying he was “not afraid to die” to make sure the economic system continued to increase, to which Oliver stated, “You get that the coronavirus is just not The Hunger Games, proper? You possibly can’t volunteer your self as tribute.”
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Oliver went on to criticize Trump’s preliminary delay in recognizing the pandemic, blasting him for his function within the nationwide scarcity of medical provides many hospitals are struggling. “Trump should be so confused by hearth departments,” Oliver stated. “You stroll into most homes, they have some sinks, perhaps a couple of cups. Now, swiftly, they’re on hearth and so they say they want a whole lot of gallons of water sprayed at them with hoses. ‘I simply do not buy it.'”
Oliver ended by recognizing the significance of grocery retailer employees, supply employees, and medical professionals, imploring viewers to be aware about following social distancing tips.
Final Week Tonight with John Oliver airs Sundays at 11/10c on HBO.
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