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On the recordApril 19, 2020
Yes, he's been in denial and, therefore, delaying for a long time and that has been deadly in terms of this pandemic.
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Pelosi states that Trump's denial has had serious consequences for the pandemic response.

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