'This is China's fault. The virus came from China and China covered it up,' the strategic communications document says.
A memo from the National Republican Senatorial Committee to GOP candidates has urged campaigns not to"defend Trump" over the coronavirus pandemic, advising them instead to"attack China."
The memo, which was put together by the strategic communications firm O'Donnell & Associates and dated April 17, was sent out as Republicans and President Donald Trump attempt to gain political mileage from worldwide outrage at China's handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden's campaign has also attempted to present Trump as deferring too much to China in the early days of the outbreak.
"This is China's fault. The virus came from China and China covered it up. Because China lied about the extent of the virus, our public health officials acted late," the memo suggests as a talking point."I wish that everyone acted earlier -- that includes our elected officials, the World Health Organization, and the CDC," it adds.
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