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Trump defends virus response, announces new measures

Trump moves to reassure public on virus response, appointing Pence to lead it

02/26/2020

PBS News Hour

Trump defends virus response, announces new measures

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Trump moves to reassure public on virus response, appointing Pence to lead it

President Trump has faced criticism for his response to the global outbreak of novel coronavirus. On Wednesday, he held a briefing about how the federal government is mobilizing in case the illness spreads widely within the U.S. Yamiche Alcindor and Dr. Thomas Frieden, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, join Amna Nawaz to discuss funding and preparation measures.

02/26/2020

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