Despite coronavirus, Trump keeps shaking hands
4 years, 9 months ago

Despite coronavirus, Trump keeps shaking hands

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump, a self-described germaphobe, can’t seem to stop shaking hands -- even in the midst of this coronavirus pandemic. Trump was surrounded by several retail and health care industry executives on Friday as he announced he was declaring the virus outbreak a national emergency. But Trump, who acknowledges he tried to avoid shaking hands before jumping into politics, now seems to have a hard time not putting his hand out for a greeting. Bruce Greenstein, executive vice president and chief strategy and innovation officer at in-home healthcare services company LHC Group, threw the president for a curve.

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'Detached' Trump appeared to joke about Pence visiting COVID patients just to get people not to shake his hand: new book
3 years, 1 month ago

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Raw Story  

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India Today  

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Trump, stricken by COVID-19, flown to military hospital
4 years, 3 months ago

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Associated Press  

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ABC  

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The Independent  

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Firstpost  

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Associated Press  

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LA Times  

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CNN  

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CNN  

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The Independent  

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Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus
4 years, 9 months ago

Doctor says Trump tests negative for coronavirus

The Hindu  

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How Trump should be handling this crisis (opinion)
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CNN  

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India Today  

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4 years, 9 months ago

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CNN  

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Trump address sparks chaos as coronavirus crisis deepens
4 years, 9 months ago

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CNN  

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Donald Trump plays down coronavirus fears as US Republicans self-quarantine
4 years, 10 months ago

Donald Trump plays down coronavirus fears as US Republicans self-quarantine

ABC  

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Meadows, Other Members Of Congress Self-Quarantine After CPAC Coronavirus Exposure
4 years, 10 months ago

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NPR  

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Trump Says He Still Has To Shake Hands, Despite Coronavirus Concerns
4 years, 10 months ago

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NPR  

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