Strictly from a political perspective, it would seem to make more sense for Trump to *play up* coronavirus risks and then claim credit if things turn out better. But he did the opposite tonight. https://t.co/DCPvYVuxUd— Eric Columbus (@EricColumbus) February 27, 2020
Trump talked only about the first 15 US cases, calling them "the original 15" and repeatedly referring to them, even though the rest of the government now says there are 60 confirmed cases.— Daniel Dale (@ddale8) February 26, 2020
Trump on coronavirus: “We’ve has tremendous success.” pic.twitter.com/kiiHfrtq0v— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) February 26, 2020
Dow futures turned from positive to negative during Trump’s coronavirus news conference— John Harwood (@JohnJHarwood) February 27, 2020
And kept going:
— Rick Wilson (@TheRickWilson) February 27, 2020
Confirmed US case of coronavirus of UNKNOWN ORIGIN comes minutes after Trump press conference.— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) February 27, 2020
CDC “has confirmed an infection with the virus that causes COVID-19 in California in a person who reportedly did not have relevant travel history or exposure to another known patient.”
Totally wild that Trump, with the CDC rep next to him, was basically like actually no i don't think its assessment is right. I don't think it's inevitable. Her face in that frame was priceless.— Erin Banco (@ErinBanco) February 27, 2020
And he brought his compassion along to console and reassure the country:
Asked wether he is worried about the fatality rate of the virus, President Trump says “it is what it is,” but says he’s not worried because the US is prepared for it. pic.twitter.com/6F1ZZ5r8Np— Eamon Javers (@EamonJavers) February 27, 2020
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