Trump claims 99% of US Covid-19 cases are ‘totally harmless’ as infections surge
Trump claims 99% of US Covid-19 cases are ‘totally harmless’ as infections surge
July 5, 2020
President’s White House speech capping 4 July celebrations says US coronavirus strategy is ‘moving along well’
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Donald Trump has celebrated independence day with a string of false and misleading claims attempting to play down the coronavirus pandemic and warning that China will be “held accountable”.
The US president staged a “Salute to America” jamboree on the south lawn of the White House with flyovers by military jets, parachute jumps and patriotic songs, but little effort among guests to physical distance or wear face masks.
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