Republican lawmakers have persisted in using 'Wuhan virus' or 'Chinese coronavirus,' despite remarks by Democrats and the director of the CDC that such phrases are inaccurate and even racist.
Three Asian American Democrats in the House, Reps. Ted Lieu and Judy Chu of California, and Grace Meng of New York, as well as House Speaker Nancy Pelosi of California demanded an apology from McCarthy this week.
McCarthy’s office did not respond to Meng's criticisms, but responded to NBC News’ request for comment with avideo that also referred to the illness as “Chinese coronavirus” in the title but not the actual clip. The title has since been changed after it was brought to the site’s attention. “I have talked to longtime hardcore Trump supporters who have never been critical of anything that the president has said or done, but for the first time have shared with me that they have been really disappointed with his handling of the virus outbreak," she said.
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