Political Quotes

On the recordSeptember 9, 2020
Because I want to show a calmness. I'm the leader of the country. I can't be jumping up and down and scaring people. I don't want to scare people. I want people not to panic.
Said by
Donald Trump
Republican · Florida
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Trump explains his reasoning for downplaying the pandemic risks.

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