On July 21, 2020, Nick Sortor, a former Ohio state representative, appeared on Steve Bannon’s War Room: Pandemic to discuss Ohio’s response plan to the COVID-19 pandemic. Sortor was highly critical of the state’s plan, calling it “incoherent” and pointing out the blatant health risks it created.
Sortor began by criticizing the state’s decision to open businesses, schools, and other public places without any clear guidelines in place. He noted that the lack of guidance has led to a “free-for-all” in which businesses are reopening without any clear safety protocols in place. He also pointed out that the state’s response plan has been “inconsistent” and “inconsistent in its enforcement.”
Sortor then went on to discuss the health risks created by the state’s response plan. He pointed out that the lack of clear guidelines has led to a situation in which people are not taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves or others from the virus. He noted that the state’s plan has also created a situation in which people are not taking the necessary steps to ensure proper social distancing or other safety measures.
Finally, Sortor discussed the economic impact of the state’s response plan. He noted that the state’s plan has led to a situation in which businesses are not able to operate at full capacity, leading to layoffs and other economic losses. He also noted that the state’s plan has led to a situation in which people are not able to take advantage of the economic stimulus packages that have been put in place.
Overall, Sortor’s appearance on Steve Bannon’s War Room: Pandemic provided a powerful critique of Ohio’s response plan to the COVID-19 pandemic. His criticism highlighted the incoherence of the state’s plan and the blatant health risks it has created. In addition, he pointed out the economic impact of the state’s response plan and the need for clear guidelines and enforcement in order to ensure that people are taking the necessary precautions to protect themselves and others from the virus.