[TAForObvReasons]

It's worth reading the article. The subtitle adds a bit of necessary context:

> The Silicon Valley engineer, who had no background in medical supplies but was recommended by the White House, never delivered the ventilators.

The article has a direct quote:

> “The guy was recommended to us by the White House coronavirus task force because they were doing business with him as well,” said the New York state official.

I don't think the state government expected that the White House would recommend a scammer.

[dantheman]

Really, the state government that thinks these people are criminals and frauds? Remember NYC has known trump and his ilk for a long time.

[bathtub365]

Why are you letting the federal government off the hook and blaming the victim?

[dantheman]

Holding people responsible for their decisions isn't blaming the victim. This is their job. They failed at it. NY keeps making bad decisions and then blaming the federal government -- they take credit but push off blame/responsibility. I'm not happy with how my government is handling this.

[edoceo]

What business was the WH doing with this scammer? Stealing from NY?