Trump declares national emergency over COVID-19

U.S. President Donald Trump said the declaration would open up $50 billion for state and local governments to respond to the outbreak.

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[kirstenbaisner]

Sad such a lack of common sense in these comments. Too much fluoride in your water.

[Ice_Karma]

Why is there only audio in the left channel? And... when comments are disabled, and there's no way to contact your channel... how should I inform you of faults like this?

[SOS-fyqi]

The brainless administration declined to use a World Health Organization testing regime, choosing instead to develop its own, which has not worked as well as expected. This fateful decision, which squandered precious time, helps explain why other countries have been better at tracking the virus, and tracking is essential to limiting outbreaks.

[Mijn]

I came back in time, people need to calm down. Close the borders buy water and chill out

[illfather]

Hillary would be laughing about us all being dead...

[ninobrown]

Walmart, Target, Walgreens, Cvs, Quest all jumped aboard quick to do a job Thur Swab!!!!The Rich keep getting Richer!!!!You can pass by 110 Keep Your Faith in God.They are all Rich Sophisticated Liars

[carloseduardos]

Latinos for Mr Trump the BEST President of the World ever 👍

[dhbzfkz]

Wait... isn't this the same orange man who downplayed the severity of the situation?

[Gladtobealive]

You are a Great President Mr. Trump. I am proud of you for staying strong while less than half of the Americans are criticizing you.... I respect the President of the United States of America. Trump is making America Great !!

[gm]

I heard the word disease. I think it's time to activate mummy toilet paper costume mode powers.

[ninobrown]

Lol giving their parking lot too make Millions👌