Ivanka Trump blasted for tweeting Covid lockdowns “not grounded in science”

Ivanka Trump courted criticism on social media after claiming that coronavirus lockdowns were not supported by scientists.

"These blanket lockdowns are not grounded in science," she tweeted. "These arbitrary rules imposed by callous politicians are destroying lives. It is just wrong for small business owners to have [fought] so hard to keep their American dream alive."

Ms Trump shared a video alongside her tweet in which a business owner yells at health inspectors who were sent to issue him a citation for flouting closure orders.

Commenters pointed out that while the business owner was rightfully frustrated, the conditions that forced him to close his restaurant were largely due to President Trump’s inability to respond to the virus effectively.