With store shelves emptying trump assures us has no shortages

The classic "no shortages" claim from President Trump!

On February 26, 2020, President Trump tweeted: "The Fake News Media is saying that food & medicine are being stockpiled, hoarded & shortages are happening. NOT TRUE! We have plenty of food & medicine. The shelves are being restocked as we speak."

However, just a few days later, on February 29, 2020, the Wall Street Journal reported: "The U.S. is facing a growing shortage of certain food and medical supplies, including hand sanitizer, face masks and some medications, as the coronavirus spreads globally."

And on March 2, 2020, the New York Times wrote: "A growing number of retailers, including grocery stores and pharmacies, are reporting shortages of certain products, including hand sanitizer, face masks and some medications."

It's not just the media reporting shortages, either. Many Americans have taken to social media to share photos and stories of empty shelves and unavailability of essential items.

So, what's going on here? It's possible that President Trump was simply trying to reassure the public and avoid panic buying, which can exacerbate shortages. However, his statement was later disputed by experts and officials, who acknowledged that shortages were indeed occurring.

In the end, it's important to rely on credible sources of information and not just take someone's word for it.