Trump: ‘I Have Always Known This Is a Real’ Pandemic

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The president was asked on Tuesday about his notable shift to a grim and serious tone when talking about coronavirus.

Senior Media Reporter

Published Mar. 17 2020 1:29PM EDT

During Tuesday’s coronavirus press briefing at the White House, President Donald Trump insisted that he’s long believed that the coronavirus crisis currently gripping the nation was a pandemic.

Justin Baragona

Senior Media Reporter

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Trump: ‘I Have Always Known This Is a Real’ Pandemic

The president was asked on Tuesday about his notable shift to a grim and serious tone when talking about coronavirus.

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