President Donald Trump holds news conference: August 23, 2020

After expressing frustration at the slow pace of approval for coronavirus treatments, President Donald Trump is expected to announce the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.

The announcement will come after days of White House officials suggesting there were politically motivated delays by the Food and Drug Administration in approving a vaccine and therapeutics for the disease that has upended Trump's reelection chances.

On the eve of the Republican National Convention, Trump was set to issue the emergency order — which would make it easier for some patients to obtain the treatment — in a news conference Sunday evening, according to White House officials.

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[puggie]

This has been around since March. Ain't nothing new or great about it. But its RIGHT ON TIME for his convention talking points!

[michellesilliman]

Thank you Mr President. Many prayers continued ❤🤍💙

[faceoff]

*Jesus Christ, Mr. PRESIDENT PLEASE TAKE SUNDAYS OFF* 🙏

[gacj]

Any thing is great for the people to cure people of carona ... I know the haters would be ok with Americans dieing IF it might lessen the chances for Trumps success... very radically sad...this is what makes me sad.

[rogernguyen]

Wait Wait Trump is still in his bunker 😂