“I feel in great shape”

Washington: The president of the United States, Donald Trump, appeared without a muzzle to hundreds of his supporters on Saturday, in his first public act since he was infected with Covid-19, declaring from the balcony of the White House: “I feel very good shape”.

“I want you to know that our country will defeat this terrible Chinese virus,” he said, as hundreds of supporters chanted, most of whom donned masks, but did not commit much to social distancing during the outdoor event.

Speaking of the virus that killed more than 210,000 people in the United States and was a blow to his chances of winning a second term in the November 3 elections, he added: “It will disappear, it will disappear.”

“Get out there and vote. I love you!” Trump said, addressing his supporters, many of whom wore red hats with their favorite slogan “Let’s Make America Great Again” as he chanted “four more years” over the course. of his 18-minute speech focusing on law and order.

It appeared that Trump, who was forced to suspend his electoral activities after confirming that he had COVID-19 nine days ago, was preparing the days to resume his campaign.

The event, which took place Saturday at the White House, paves the way for the first upcoming election rally in Florida on Monday, which is very important to the polls given that it is inter-state “swing”, that is, those whose loyalties between the Republican and Democratic parties change from one election to the next.

His Democratic opponent, Joe Biden, described the president’s activities as “reckless” in light of concerns that the White House teacher could still transmit the infection.

But Trump’s campaign team announced two more demonstrations next week, in Pennsylvania on Tuesday and in Iowa on Wednesday.

The issue of widespread dissatisfaction with his management of the Covid-19 crisis has once again taken center stage due to his injury, at a time when the number of injured is increasing across the country.

Trump, who trails his Democratic opponent Biden by nearly 10 points in national polls, insists the polls are wrong and seeks to restart his campaign less than four weeks before the election.