Trump acknowledged seriousness of COVID-19 privately to Bob Woodward in early February

U.S. President Donald Trump acknowledged in February he knew how deadly and contagious the novel coronavirus was but played it down because he did not want to create a panic, according to recordings of interviews done for a new book by journalist Bob Woodward.


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[trumputinp]

It's shocking how sheep today are still obsessed over this person

[doowop]

Disgraceful and appalling even for Trump

[criminalnchief]

Where the hell is covid 45 gate. I guess conservative rightwing CPAC privilege

[robinhoodyyc]

Doubt Woodward was only one who knew this all of trump admin likely knew as with others

[tieyiklunmliu]

I mean Trump literally could've just let Fauci, who was telling the public straight up how bad it was, TALK.

It was as easy as saying "I entrust the response of our leading experts, and while it will be tough as Dr. Fauci says, we will prevail as a nation as other nations have done." It was THAT easy.

[MetaView]

and the sheeple are following him to the cliff

[SuperRmalta]

I guess all the fire departments will be suggesting silent fire alarms going forward. To reduce panic.

[donnacollingridge]

CBC is nothing but drama.Have they got nothing good to say about Trump. Hell no because this is Trudeaus station Boring.Please cancel this station.

[billfreeman]

Don't forget that Robert Redford could still play Woodward again in All the Presidents Men II

[joefazzio]

As Americans we have a right to know it was deadly. Also he did crap to contain and prepare. Let’s talk about losers . He is just that.

[coyote]

I just hope the American people are smart enough to get rid of this dangerous clown in the election, then put him in jail where he belongs.

[Clairebonita]

We all know he didn't wanna create a panic while working to fight it. Panic doesn't cure viruses. Leaving town only spreads it

[kmn]

You have one job.
One.
Keep your country safe.
One job.
Do it.
A coward says they do not want to scare people.
No you were scared by the result.
One job.

[FixNewsPlease]

You can tell Trump hates panic, all you have to do is watch the RNC.

[TheMoni]

At a very high level it’s ok the reporter did not talk about the task force led by the VP.

[kathyszaniszlo]

Bob voodvord domencsia his respect ✊ prezident TRUMP

[hammerlanecrypto]

"...When you are calm, you will calm others. Panic is a virus worse then anything biological. If you spread panic you teach others to panic and you have led them down the wrong path..."
--CEOworld

[nothanks]

No shame in the media continues. Donald knowing something as serious doesn't translate to "he agrees it's as serious as the media lays it out to be". This is getting quite tiresome.

[Mcharf]

oh dang a 20 second audio clip with a fast swoosh at the end. for sure legit. yes. thanks CBC for providing unbiased truths, how about canadian stats, the actual threat levels and all that crazy nonsense

[crescendataylor]

Donald duck knew as early as December 2019