President Trump with Coronavirus Task Force Briefing

President Trump and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing on the federal government’s response to the pandemic. … read more

President Trump and members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force held a briefing on the federal government’s response to the pandemic. While the president expressed optimism that new cases were declining nationally, he said he “strongly” disagreed with Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp’s plan to reopen parts of the state’s economy later in the week. The president said it was too soon for businesses like spas, hair salons and tattoo parlors to reopen. Dr. Anthony Fauci also raised concern with Georgia’s plan to reopen. “I would advise him not to just turn the switch on and go because there is a danger of a rebound,” he said. Additionally, President Trump announced he had signed an executive order temporarily suspending immigration to the U.S. for 60 days. He said the order could be revised at any time. Reporters also asked President Trump about Rick Bright, who served as director of the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) and claims he was pushed out by close

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President Trump with Coronavirus Task Force Briefing

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Program ID:
471421-1
Category:
White House Event
Format:
News Conference
Location:
Briefing Room, White House, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Apr 22, 2020 | 6:10pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Apr 22, 2020 | 9:05pm EDT | C-SPAN 1

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  • Apr 22, 2020 | 6:10pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 22, 2020 | 6:11pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Apr 22, 2020 | 9:05pm EDT | C-SPAN 1
  • Apr 22, 2020 | 11:01pm EDT | C-SPAN RADIO
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