Since January, the president has tried to convince the public that the coronavirus will simply go away on its own at least 38 times. To help make sense of these moments, here is a timeline breaking down the several instances the president has denied the severity of the virus.
“I wish the president would put on a mask every once in a while because it would make him look as if he is taking it seriously and is listening to the CDC."
Fox News anchors have blamed China for the virus, downplayed the risks of COVID-19, mocked those worried about the deaths of older Americans, and accused Democrats of trying to use the virus to take down President Trump.
