Not wearing masks, & you know that you are infecting others could be the most horrific story of all.

[Stuart G]

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If that group of people knew they were infected & could be spreading the virus at the debate,
and that group did not wear masks because that group didn't want to look bad ( or whatever) could
be the most horrific aspect of this incredible story? If they knew they could infect others, and didn't
try to prevent that by wearing masks, then it highlights who & what they are...evil, horrible, vicious,
people...That is the most incredible aspect of this story. If they knew, and still spread the virus at
the debate, the entire group should be locked up today..Yes,I am speculating and saying," If they knew"

....I want to be totally clear on that, I don't know if they knew..

[LuckyCharms]

1. In my eyes they are murderers. Good post. n/t

[AwakeAtLast]

13. Yup, criminal! n/t

[MH1]

2. Do we KNOW that they knew?

I see a lot of speculation.

If it can be proven, wouldn't it truly be potentially criminal?

I keep thinking of cases where a guy is charged with murder or at least assault, because he knew he was HIV positive and had unprotected sex without telling his partner.

Am I mis-remembering the HIV case(s)? If not - why is this not analogous? (IF they knew)

[Stuart G]

5. The information seems to say, and I really don't know, that they knew Trump was infected

during Tuesday's debate. I don't know, it seems that some information verifies that.

[AngryOldDem]

3. Absolutely. Straight-up criminal behavior.

If they all knew, prosecute them, presidency be damned. Knowingly spreading a highly communicable disease....wanton disregard for public health and safety.

[Richard D]

4. Just perhaps . . .

. . . their intent was to spread the disease to others.

[femmedem]

6. It certainly sounds as if they knowingly risked infecting the donors and their own team.

If he cares so little about his most ardent supporters--people upon whom he depends--how could regular Americans think he cares one whit about them?

[MH1]

10. That donor event was $250,000 a plate

It really boggles the mind that he didn't give two shits about even those people.

I guess they'd already donated and he wasn't going to need them anymore.

[gristy]

7. negligent homicide

Time for some charges and to get some folks testifying under oath. Well, maybe not quite yet time. But come January, yes, it will be time.

[Stuart G]

12. If Trump knew he was sick, & spreaded the disease anyway..then it is a crime. I agree.

[LizBeth]

8. Yes

[Stuart G]

9. Maybe at that point, Tuesday, they knew Trump was "sick" so the debate went on anyway..

Maybe...again I don't know nothing, I got to say that...but on Tuesday, if he was sick, for any reason, why not just cancel the event?..Yes, it would look bad, but the health of those attending is more important than "looking bad."

So the question arises, who approved Trump being part of a debate if he was sick and could spread the
virus?.............??

Actually, I think I know the answer to that question..but I could be wrong about that too.
It is the same person that everyone here thinks approved Trump being part of that debate if he was sick.

[gratuitous]

11. There is a natural reaction to being deceived with potentially lethal consequences

Watch the climactic scene of the old silent movie "Phantom of the Opera." The Phantom has been exposed, and an angry mob is chasing him through the streets. The Phantom ducks down into the underground sewers hoping to lose his pursuers, but they finally converge on him. Desperate, the Phantom reaches into an inner pocket and acts like he's pulled out a bomb or something. The mob stops short and cowers for a moment before the Phantom is forced to show that his hand is empty, but he laughs at the mob's momentary fear. The mob regains its courage and tears the Phantom limb from limb.

You put your pals in the press in mortal danger like that, and when the crisis passes, they aren't going to be very happy with you.