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Chris Murphy: “The President seems to think that if he doesn't talk about coronavirus, then it will go away, and people will stop…”

On the recordJune 29, 2020
The President seems to think that if he doesn't talk about coronavirus, then it will go away, and people will stop caring about it. And, you know, that's proof of his ignorance.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Senator Murphy comments on President Trump's approach to the coronavirus pandemic and its impact on public perception.

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