Not a joke

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While looking at William N. Bryan, Department of Homeland Security acting undersecretary for science and technology, Trump mused, “I think you said that hasn’t been checked but you’re going to test it.”

Scientists ARE rushing out after Trump’s latest televised foray into non-science, but it’s to save people from trying these dangerous notions, not to test his theories.

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!? pic.twitter.com/dx6yJVqnyF

— David Leavitt (@David_Leavitt) April 23, 2020

Doctors clearly object to these ideas

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Doctors took to Twitter to voice their warnings.

Please don't do this.
Respectfully, all toxicologists.

Trump suggests 'injection' of disinfectant to beat coronavirus and 'clean' the lungs https://t.co/ECfFZxGWkc via @nbcnews

— Bryan D Hayes PharmD (@PharmERToxGuy) April 24, 2020

Hi, ER Doc here.

Do NOT inject or consume ANY disinfectants in an attempt to kill COVID19.

— Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM_RESUS) April 23, 2020

Don’t ingest bleach or any other type of sanitizer. Keep bleach and households cleaners AWAY from young children in locker cabinets. Remember UV light can cause skin cancer. This is already simple - wash your hands with soap & water and #StayHome https://t.co/ThbvWV3KFs

— Dr. Jean Moorjani, MD (@JeanMoorjani) April 24, 2020

Please do not ingest or inject disinfectant.

I feel like one should not have to say this. https://t.co/fqh62F8XGw

— John Shields, MD, FAAOS (@jointdocShields) April 24, 2020

No words needed

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And some silent reactions were caught on camera.

This is what Utter Dismay looks like#DontDrinkBleach https://t.co/1X67cpj2zW

— John Shields, MD, FAAOS (@jointdocShields) April 24, 2020

Self-medicating?

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Twitter users theorize about what Trump has been shooting up.

I can’t believe a human being would say this, let alone the leader of the US. What did he inject before the press conference? I’m worried.

— Roya Bauman (@roya19) April 24, 2020

This us your @potus telling you to self inject toxic substances. Now I get it.. the reason his mind is so fkd

— Bob the Annoyed Observer (@BCOceansandOil) April 24, 2020

Does sound like he’s on SOMETHING…

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What substance causes this kind of rambling behavior?

This is better than drunk Trump talking Covid in the club pic.twitter.com/bSclA3NYgK

— Madhura Prasad (@ladyquixotic) April 24, 2020

Even with the lights on.

How to medical pic.twitter.com/0EDqJcy38p

— Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) April 24, 2020

Trump can’t even get his crazy theories right.

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So obvious.

Everyone knows you can’t clean the lungs by injecting disinfectants, you need to inhale them so they enter the lung directly. Injecting it cleans the blood.

— Leen Alblaihed (@LeenAlblaihed) April 24, 2020

(That was sarcasm…don’t try this at home!)

Move over Tide pods

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What will happen when people try this?

I just drank a bottle of Windex and I feel gre

— Jessica Kirson (@JessicaKirson) April 24, 2020

What about sunning your bum? Will that kill the virus? pic.twitter.com/JFR6ekif07

— Irishrygirl (@irishrygirl) April 23, 2020

Has Trump tried this himself?

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It does sometimes seem like he may have.

The last time Donald Trump tried to solve a problem with ultraviolet rays and some bleach pic.twitter.com/HNoEq4Aakk

— ElElegante101 (@skolanach) April 24, 2020

Would any other president suggest this?

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Can you imagine any other president—past or future—coming up with this?

“We are the change that we seek.” — Obama

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself!” — FDR

“And then I see the disinfectant where it knocks it out in a minute. One minute. And is there a way we can do something like that by injection inside or almost a cleaning?” — DJT pic.twitter.com/y8gOt6wz9v

— Bridget Resists 🗽🇺🇸🌊✊❤️ (@BridgetSterli19) April 24, 2020

But tell me more about Bidens “dementia” 🤬

— Purple Rain 7🛹 (@PurpleRain713) April 24, 2020

Don’t speak.

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Here’s an idea, Mr. President. Keep it to yourself.

You know, I’m not that much smarter than Trump. I’m pretty much an idiot. But one thing I don’t do, is say every thought I have OUT LOUD! Because a lot of them are just not worth sharing.

— Patrick Gubler (@theepgsix) April 23, 2020

Meanwhile, in the real world…

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While Trump is throwing spitballs, people are dying.

He’s actually talking about injecting “light” into your body.

Let that sink in for a moment.

People are dying right now. Someone literally died while the President was waxing poetic about injecting “light” as a cure for COVID-19.#FakePresident

— City Mean Ol’ World (@CityMeanOlWorld) April 23, 2020

Here are some more great ideas

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Twitter asks: why stop at disinfectant?

Mr. President how about we inject Spinach in our veins, it helped the Sailor get back on his feet…..lol. PLEASE let the Doctors talk~~ pic.twitter.com/xl47zYRknR

— Denise Gresham (@DeniseGresham5) April 24, 2020

Man Just Buying One Of Every Cleaning Product In Case Trump Announces It’s Coronavirus Cure https://t.co/SAXtR25r49

— Theo Santarmis (@TheoSantar) April 24, 2020