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Donald Trump: “We're really a second line of attack. The first line of attack is supposed to be the hospitals and the local governments…”

On the recordApril 14, 2020
We're really a second line of attack. The first line of attack is supposed to be the hospitals and the local governments and the states.
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Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump describes the federal government's role in the pandemic response as a backup to state and local efforts.

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