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President Donald Trump delivered an important speech from the White House balcony after inviting about 2,000 attendees to his first in-person event since it was revealed that he tested positive for Covid-19.
However, his second television debate with rival Joe Biden was canceled after the president refused to participate. Meanwhile, Dr. Deborah Birx, one of the nation’s leading doctors, said Covid-19 was now spreading among Americans at social events, including family gatherings, where people “take off their masks and lower their guard” .
See live updates and coverage from The Independent below:
More: Trump’s Covid Advisor Seen Without Mask At 2,000-Person Rally On White House Lawn
Oliver O’Connell writes: Donald Trump’s adviser on Covid-19 was seen without a mask at the White House rally on Saturday. Dr. Scott Atlas was photographed standing next to the crowd of nearly 2,000 in the South Lawn. Most attendees wore masks at the president’s first in-person event since his positive test for the coronavirus just over a week ago. There was little social distancing.
Chris riotta10 October 2020 20:41
Climate activist raises uncommon political endorsement for Joe Biden
Helena Soderpalm writes: Teenage climate fighter Greta Thunberg showed her support for Democrat Joe Biden on Saturday, urging environmentally conscious voters to make their voices heard in the US presidential election.
Chris riotta10 October 2020 19:38
Meanwhile, another member of the task force warns of a ‘very different’ coronavirus spread
“The spread of the virus now is not happening as much in the workplace as people have taken precautions,” said Dr. Deborah Birx. “It is happening in homes and social events and people come together, take off their masks and lower their guard and not physically distance themselves.”
Chris riotta10 October 2020 19:35
Dr. Scott Atlas Seen Without Mask At Trump’s Speech
When the president delivered his speech to 2,000 supporters on the White House lawn, the member of the White House coronavirus response task force known for his opposition to national closures was seen without a mask as he watched Trump speak from your balcony:
Chris riotta10 October 2020 19:33
Trump Immediately Accused of Lying in White House Speech
Chris riotta10 October 2020 19:13
Live: Footage of the White House as Trump delivers his first speech since reports revealed he tested positive for Covid-19
Chris riotta10 October 2020 19:09
Trump lashes out at Biden during White House speech
The president criticizes the Democratic Party and claims that the former vice president refused to say “law enforcement” during the first presidential debate.
His audience is cheering “four more years.”
Chris riotta10 October 2020 19:07
Trump received cheers of support during the speech on the balcony of the White House
The president was greeted with thunderous applause from his supporters during his first in-person event at the White House after contracting Covid-19.
“We call this a peaceful protest,” he said to a cheer.
Chris riotta10 October 2020 19:02
Trump to host first in-person event since Covid-19 diagnosis
The president is expected to greet a crowd of about 2,000 from the White House balcony at 2:00 p.m., his first public event since contracting the new virus responsible for more than 210,000 deaths across the country this year.
We will provide you with live updates as they arrive. Stay tuned for more.
Chris riotta10 October 2020 18:49
ICYMI: Eric Trump’s turn on his father’s refusal to debate leaves Twitter baffled
Eric Trump really became a confusing web with this one.
His father’s first son and campaign surrogate, President Donald Trump, attacked former Vice President Joe Biden in a tweet on Thursday that appeared to refute reality and quickly sparked confusion online.
Chris riotta10 October 2020 17:35
