Trump Contradicts CDC Chief; Claims Redfield is “Confused” on Masks

Trump blames blue states for high virus death toll. Trump again teases health care plan yet offers no details. Trump claims CDC Chief’s comments to congress on vaccine timeline and masks being more effective than vaccines were wrong. Trump says masks are “not more effective” than a vaccine while CDC Chief Robert Redfield says masks are “more guaranteed” to protect than a vaccine. CDC official says Redfield is “a convenient punching bag” for Trump. Trump confirms another White House staffer has tested positive for coronavirus. Trump says CDC Chief made a “mistake” for saying today that a vaccine won’t be widely available in U.S. for up to a year from now. Trump answers question about how Americans can trust him when he’s contradicting the CDC chief by replying “Because of the great job we’ve done”. Trump says U.S. would look much better “if you took the blue states out” for Covid deaths. Redfield says there is “clear scientific evidence” masks work; while Trump continues to hold rallies with few masks. Minnesota governor asks Trump campaign to abide by state’s mask order at upcoming rally. Trump shares manipulated video of Biden with anti-police anthem. Internal Astrazeneca document obtained by CNN reveals vaccine trial participants serious symptoms.

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