Donald Trump news – Son Barron, 14, only had covid 'for like TWO SECONDS', President claims as he demands schools reopen
DONALD Trump has played down his son's coronavirus infection insisted he recovered in "like two seconds".
Describing Barron Trump's covid diagnosis, the President said: "I don't even think he knew he had it because they're young and their immune systems are strong and they fight it off."
"Within, like, two seconds it was Barron is just fine now. He’s tested negative, right? Because it happens. People have it and it goes. Get the kids back to school, we’ve got to get the kids back to school," he added.
Trump made the comment about his 14-year-old son at a rally at an airport in Des Moines, Iowa where he hopes to shore up support in a state he won in 2016 but is on course to lose to Joe Biden in three weeks time.
Yesterday First Lady Melania Trump released a statement describing Barron's diagnosis as her "worst nightmare" coming true.
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MELANIA SAYS SHE BEAT CORONAVIRUS USING 'NATURAL' REMEDIES
Melania Trump says she's now coronavirus-free – two weeks after she was diagnosed with the deadly disease.
The first lady also revealed that she and President Donald Trump's 14-year-old son, Barron, also tested positive for Covid-19.
She said in a statement on Wednesday: “I am happy to report that I have tested negative and hope to resume my duties as soon as I can.”
“Along with this good news, I want people to know that I understand just how fortunate my family is to have received the kind of care that we did.
“If you are sick, or if you have a loved one who is sick—I am thinking of you and will be thinking of you every day,” Melania wrote.
- John Hall
TRUMP MOVES TO 8/13 FAVOURITE IN IOWA AFTER RALLY
Donald Trump’s odds of winning Iowa have improved from 8/11 (58% chance) on Monday to 8/13 (63%) today, according to the Betfair Exchange.
The President, who is now 2/1 (33%) to win re-election in November, travelled to the Midwest state to shore up support having won it easily in 2016.
Biden, who remains the odds-on favourite to win the Presidency at 1/2 (67%), has seen his odds move out in a number of key states this week including Iowa, Pennsylvania and Texas.
- John Hall
ELECTION TRACKER: HOW ARE TRUMP AND BIDEN DOING IN THE POLLS?
DONALD Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden are battling it out for the top spot ahead of the November election.
But who looks set to win? Click here for the latest polls.
- John Hall
THE SIMPSONS TAKE ON 2020 ELECTIONS IN HALLOWEEN SPECIAL
The Simpsons have spoofed the 2020 presidential election in their Halloween special this year.
The clip from the upcoming episode shows Homer Simpson heading to the booth to cast his vote in the US election.
Stuck on his “stumper” of a decision, Homer puts his reading glasses on in an attempt to decide who to choose.
Because he can't decide who to vote for, Homer asks if he can write in Judge Judy as one of the candidates for president.
His daughter Lisa, wearing a trusty face mask, then butts in, saying: “You're hesitating over president?
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TRUMP: ‘CHINA WILL OWN U.S.’
President Trump has warned “China will own the United States” if he loses the election in November.
Speaking from the White House Garden following his hospitalisation with the coronavirus, the President delivered a virtual address on Wednesday.
- John Hall
TRUMP SEEKS EMERGENCY APPROVAL OF COVID DRUG THAT MADE HIM FEEL LIKE 'SUPERMAN'
Donald Trump says he's pushing for an emergency approval of coronavirus drug Regeneron.
Trump made the remarks on Wednesday while speaking to the Economic Club of New York from the White House Rose Garden.
The president, who was diagnosed with Covid-19 two weeks ago, said he was seeking emergency approval for the antibody drug.
He took the drug as he was being treated for the virus — and said it made him feel like “Superman.”
Trump is one of less than 10 people who were able to access the Regeneron one under “compassionate use” rules to treat coronavirus without enrolling in any study.
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