President Donald Trump says he will invoke the Defense Production Act to order U.S. manufacturers to start producing critical life-saving medical equipment, like masks and ventilators.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer spoke to the President Friday morning. Through a spokesperson the New York Democrat reportedly said “Trump yelled to someone in his office to do it now.”
Trump falsely claimed Friday morning that “last night we put it into gear.”
It is unknown how long it will take for the process to begin.
Former Obama Medicare, Medicaid and Affordable Care Act chief Andy Slavitt: