NEW YORK (AP) — Fox News Channel anchor Neil Cavuto strongly urged viewers on Monday not to follow the example of President Donald Trump, who revealed that he is taking a malaria drug to protect against the coronavirus.
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Trump said he has been taking the drug hydroxychloroquine for about a week and a half. The president, and some Fox News personalities, had earlier promoted the drug as a potential treatment for COVID-19, but the government has warned of potentially fatal side effects.
Cavuto, who has multiple sclerosis and other health issues, called Trump’s admission stunning. He warned viewers in vulnerable health that they could face serious consequences if they followed the president’s example.
“This is a leap that that should not be taken casually by those watching at home or assuming, well, the president of the United States says it’s okay,” Cavuto said.
He said he was saying it “not to make a political point here, but a life and death point. Be very, very careful.”
Trump responded on Twitter late Monday by reposting a series of tweets in which his supporters called Cavuto “irresponsible,” “foolish” and “gullible.” The president added that Fox News “is no longer the same” and said he was “Looking for a new outlet!”
Cavuto’s words carry weight because Fox News is the network of choice for many of the president’s supporters. Earlier this spring, the network was initially reluctant to criticize Trump following a news conference where he suggested injections of disinfectant could potentially help coronavirus victims.
Who cares what a news anchor said?
Mr cavoto if you actually got covid you would take it in a second . And so would all the hockers on this site cvs . We heard eyewitness testimony that it helps . This is not debatable bec seeing is believing.
Now to be fair one who doesn’t have covid and /or has underlying conditions probably should avoid it just like a non cancer patient should not get chemo. Meds have side effects
Hey idiot.!!! You think Trump just pops this in the Rose Garden during a coffee break?
He’s the president and has the best doctors. What a screaming meltdown by a Trump hater.
How about you drink some cough medicine, you blithering moron.
the headlines in today’s newspapers were right on : trump the moron
He & fakestream media are hiding results of doctors and patients all over the country who use this with life savings results. Dr. Barke in Ca. also just put out a video explaining its benefits.
They’re both hiding this info or attacking them personally as they’re doing to Dr.Zelenko.
America is finally on to their agenda.
The filth lying media wants bad news in order to blame our president.
Do research before Google and Facebook remove these links.
Cavuto, better shut your trap cause you never know when you or your family will need this med.
Why didn’t you invite other experts to dispute this windbag?
Doctors all over the country are administering hydroxy with success. Cavuto is the the most vicious lying Trump hater on Fox.
He says ” don’t take it at home”. What an idiot, who does it on their own?
Do you think Cavutu doesn’t know about the other doctors who appeared on his network?
He’s a reporter, and he’s never heard of the beneffits? Doesn’t have an aquaintance who took it? He’s a liar.
What a piece of garbage this dunce is.
This Demon/ media world won’t permit dissent.
They won’t engage in debate of ideas and medicines. It’s either you agree or you’re cursed and defamed.
Is this the kind of country you want?
Think about this on Election Day.
I wish that Fox News would retire Cavuto, in order for him to join the Fox News Alumni Club. He can join Shepard Smith, Bill O’Reilly, Megyn Kelly, and others.