WHO Declares COVID-19 a Pandemic -- Trump Oval Office Address
The World Health Organization declares COVID-19 a global pandemic. That evening, Trump delivers a rare Oval Office address to the nation, announcing a travel ban from 26 European Schengen Area countries (excluding the UK and Ireland). Trump blames the European Union for failing to act quickly enough and claims the US outbreak is 'contained.' The address is critiqued for factual errors and for failing to outline a comprehensive domestic response plan.
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