Trump hasn't ordered any ventilators from GM, despite saying he was using wartime powers to force production
An earlier version of this story misstated Sen. Ted Cruz’s experience with coronavirus. The Texas Republican self-quarantined after interacting with a person who later tested positive.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency"continues to work within its authorities to coordinate with the private sector," an agency spokesperson who declined to be identified said when asked about the lack of an order to GM. Federal agencies are"in the process of reviewing these delegated authorities," the person said.
In fact, Trump actually took a less significant step: He signed a memorandum delegating"available" authorities under the act to the secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, Alex Azar. The health department has been working since then with FEMA and other federal agencies to figure out how to execute Trump's wishes.
But Republicans and Democrats alike have pressed Trump to prioritize medical equipment for the government under the Defense Production Act as governors have been increasingly vocal with their concerns. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, who entered self-quarantine last month after interacting with someone who tested positive for coronavirus, urged the Trump administration in a March 20 letter to"exercise these delegated powers to the fullest extent necessary.
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