President Trump Defends Downplaying The Threat Of COVID-19

The transcript discusses the controversy over President Trump's comments on the coronavirus, revealed in audiotapes from his interview with Bob Woodward. Trump admitted to downplaying the virus to avoid panic, despite acknowledging its severity. The transcript highlights the virus's transmission and deadly impact, with over 190,000 American deaths. Joe Biden criticized Trump for misleading the public, while Trump defended his actions as an effort to prevent panic.

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