What does Tom Brady have to do with the federal government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic?
Let us explain.
President Trump brought up the ex-Patriots quarterback in his Thursday afternoon press briefing.
His comments were spurred by a report from The Washington Post about a conference call held with US governors about the Trump administration’s actions.
According to the Post, Governor Jay Inslee of Washington took issue with Trump’s statement on the call that “his administration was ready to be the ‘backup’ for states in crisis.”
Later Thursday, Trump took the opportunity to take a stab at the press and work in a reference the NFL star.