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Donald Trump: “I wanted to always play it down. I still like playing it down because I don't want to create a panic.”

On the recordSeptember 11, 2020
I wanted to always play it down. I still like playing it down because I don't want to create a panic.
Said by
Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Trump explains his reasoning for downplaying the coronavirus threat, suggesting he aimed to avoid panic.

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