WASHINGTON – Tennessee Governor Bill Lee met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday.
Trump discussed states that are reopening such as Tennessee.
“Now things are opening, as an example, Governor Lee is doing a great job in opening up Tennessee and he’s opening it up rapidly and safely,” Trump said. “I think he said to me two words – about safe and rapid – he’s doing it quickly and safely and Tennessee’s a great story.”
Trump went on to say that Lee is someone “I happen to like a lot and he’s done a fantastic job in a fantastic state.”
“A state that I happen to like a lot, it’s called Tennessee,” Trump continued.
Lee thanked Trump for his support.
“Thank you very much Mr. President, and thank you to your team, many in this room that we have worked with,” Lee said. “You are guiding America through a tremendous crisis and you’re doing it incredibly well and America’s very grateful for that, and we are grateful in Tennessee for the partnership between the federal government and states like ours.
“As we work to make our contribution to fighting COVID-19, we can do so because of the work that you’re doing and the way that you’re supporting what we’re doing.”