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As Asians Face Discrimination, Attacks, Trump Fans the Flames
Instead of Urging Calm, WH Stoking Violence Against Asian Americans
During the coronavirus crisis, Americans are having to deal with an incompetent White House, a for-profit healthcare system ill-designed to handle waves of sick people, financial instability and a pandemic that currently has a 4 percent mortality rate. But, Asian Americans are facing another even more dangerous enemy — fellow Americans.
In the wake of the coronavirus hysteria, Asian Americans also have to worry about being physically assaulted by clueless Americans assuming that anyone who looks “Asian,” is a carrier. And since Americans are not exactly known for deep thinking, this means that non-Chinese people will also get attacked.
The country is currently on edge right now with many people looking for a scapegoat. Unfortunately, the White House has done absolutely nothing to calm the situation. They’ve actually egged it on. Asian…
