Trump faces credibility test as he plays down virus threat
4 years, 10 months ago

Trump faces credibility test as he plays down virus threat

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump faces a critical personal challenge in grappling with the new coronavirus outbreak: asking Americans to believe him after he and some of his top advisers have contradicted federal scientists in playing down the threat. “I don’t think it’s inevitable,” Trump said at the news conference, where he announced Vice President Mike Pence would lead the administration’s response to the outbreak. And Trump acknowledged that the outbreak could “have an impact on GDP” but insisted that the U.S. economy is still “doing great.” The setting for Trump’s evening press conference — the White House press briefing room — was meant to offer a sense of calm and assurance by the Republican president. His top economic adviser, Larry Kudlow, echoed Trump’s outlook, saying Tuesday that the U.S. had “contained” the threat of a domestic outbreak. As the media coverage of the virus has increased, Trump has grown concerned that even fears of an outbreak would stagger Wall Street, leading him to wonder aloud if Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar was the right person to lead the administration’s response, the officials said.

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Trump’s promises to overhaul health agencies with RFK met with optimism and dismay
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump’s promises to overhaul health agencies with RFK met with optimism and dismay

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Others, like Dr Tom Frieden, former director of the CDC, have praised Trump for …

Trump warned his second term would mean ‘retribution’. His alarming cabinet picks show he means it
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump warned his second term would mean ‘retribution’. His alarming cabinet picks show he means it

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Trump’s first wave of cabinet nominations and White House appointments, within the week after …

America will soon discover how real the ‘deep state really is': columnist
1 month, 4 weeks ago

America will soon discover how real the ‘deep state really is': columnist

Raw Story  

Donald Trump’s promise to tear down the federal bureaucracy could deliver major consequences for public health organizations across the United States, but his efforts will simultaneously expose how “resilient the deep state really is,” which a columnist argued Monday is “actually much more benign” than the president-elect believes. While there “really is a deep state” operating within the federal health …

Donald Trump’s return to power sends shockwaves through the scientific community: What’s at stake?
2 months ago

Donald Trump’s return to power sends shockwaves through the scientific community: What’s at stake?

Live Mint  

Donald Trump in the early hours of November 6 clinched the electoral votes required to reclaim the White House, sending shockwaves through the global scientific community. I've witnessed something that I feel is extremely bad, not just for the United States, but for all of us in the world.” Physicist warns of impact on public health and environmental policy Michael …

Trump’s botched COVID response has been largely forgotten, but it's crucial we remember
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s botched COVID response has been largely forgotten, but it's crucial we remember

Salon  

At a campaign event in Allentown, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, former President Donald Trump asked the crowd a question Ronald Reagan also asked voters in the 1980 election against Jimmy Carter, and one many presidents before have asked. “People are still framing questions like that as if where we were four years ago was not in the early stages of a …

Trump calls for investigation to find out if White House covered up Biden’s health decline: ‘You had people that lied…’
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump calls for investigation to find out if White House covered up Biden’s health decline: ‘You had people that lied…’

Hindustan Times  

In a new interview, Donald Trump called for an investigation to be launched to find out if the White House tried to cover up Joe Biden’s physical and mental decline. Trump calls for investigation to find out if White House covered up Biden’s health decline “Look, you had people that lied to the American public. I don’t think he’s in …

Trump botched America’s pandemic response — but a 2nd term would be even more catastrophic
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump botched America’s pandemic response — but a 2nd term would be even more catastrophic

Raw Story  

I think it’s important to remind yourself of the basics. READ: ‘Creepy weirdos’: Senator fears Trump WH staff would destroy government from ‘inside’ “ I don’t take responsibility at all,” Trump said in March 2020. Far-right voters oppose life-saving vaccines, so the Republican candidate is only too pleased to tell them what they want to hear.” Expect more of this …

'Reckless' Trump slammed by final House panel
2 years, 1 month ago

'Reckless' Trump slammed by final House panel

Raw Story  

A congressional panel on Friday published its final report on the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the Friday published its final report on the Covid-19 pandemic, highlighting the Trump administration's "failed stewardship" and detailing how a "persistent pattern of political interference undermined the nation's ability to respond" to a crisis that has claimed more than a million lives in the United States. …

Trump's COVID response was even worse than we thought
55 years ago

Trump's COVID response was even worse than we thought

Slate  

Republicans are attacking the White House with a new talking point: More Americans have died of COVID-19 under Joe Biden’s presidency, they point out, than under Donald Trump’s. In transcribed interviews, CDC officials told the subcommittee that in April 2020, the White House rejected the agency’s request to hold a briefing to present the scientific case for wearing masks. At …

Despite his boasts, Trump again is no deal-maker as Congress seeks pandemic relief bill
4 years ago

Despite his boasts, Trump again is no deal-maker as Congress seeks pandemic relief bill

LA Times  

As Congress’ Democratic and Republican leaders for the past week tortuously negotiated a long-awaited $900-billion coronavirus relief package, President Trump remained mostly out of sight at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue, tweeting falsely that he’d won reelection and hosting holiday parties despite a worsening pandemic. And that is where things often got hairy for us.” At the outset of …

As he rails on election, Trump largely mum on toll of virus
4 years ago

As he rails on election, Trump largely mum on toll of virus

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has been highlighting lots of really big numbers this week: New highs for the stock market. At his summit, the president put heavy emphasis on the faster-than-expected development of the vaccines, calling it “an incredible success,” “a monumental national achievement,” “really amazing” and “somewhat of a miracle.” He’s also claimed credit, though Pfizer developed its …

White House Urges Vigilance On Coronavirus But Rejects Lockdowns As Solution
4 years, 1 month ago

White House Urges Vigilance On Coronavirus But Rejects Lockdowns As Solution

NPR  

White House Urges Vigilance On Coronavirus But Rejects Lockdowns As Solution Enlarge this image toggle caption Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images The White House Coronavirus Task Force and President-elect Joe Biden separately gave updates on the worsening COVID-19 pandemic and how their teams were working to defeat it as health officials on Thursday warned against holiday travel to limit …

Even when Trump leaves the White House, his lie machine will be a powerful force – Meanwhile in America
4 years, 1 month ago

Even when Trump leaves the White House, his lie machine will be a powerful force – Meanwhile in America

CNN  

Editor’s Note: This was adapted from the November 17 edition of CNN’s Meanwhile in America, the daily email about US politics for global readers. “Their last dying words are, ‘This can’t be happening; it is not real,’” Doering said Monday on CNN’s “New Day.” Such is the power of an effort by President Donald Trump and conservative media to push …

Trump, stewing over election loss, silent as virus surges
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump, stewing over election loss, silent as virus surges

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump has publicly disengaged from the battle against the coronavirus at a moment when the disease is tearing across the United States at an alarming pace. Although the president has consistently played down the pandemic, which has killed more than 240,000 Americans and infected more than 10 million people in the US, public health experts expressed worry about …

Trump, stewing over election loss, silent as virus surges
4 years, 1 month ago

Trump, stewing over election loss, silent as virus surges

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has publicly disengaged from the battle against the coronavirus at a moment when the disease is tearing across the United States at an alarming pace. Although the president has consistently played down the pandemic, which has killed more than 240,000 Americans and infected more than 10 million people in the U.S., public health experts expressed …

As coronavirus surges, Trump remains focused on election loss
4 years, 1 month ago

As coronavirus surges, Trump remains focused on election loss

Al Jazeera  

Trump’s attention is on his own political future and not on COVID-19 as it rages across the United States. Although the president has consistently played down the pandemic, which has killed more than 240,000 Americans and infected more than 10 million people in the US, public health experts expressed worry about Trump’s silence on the troubling spike in cases, as …

Donald Trump’s stunning abdication of leadership comes as coronavirus pandemic worsens
4 years, 1 month ago

Donald Trump’s stunning abdication of leadership comes as coronavirus pandemic worsens

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump had predicted in almost every campaign rally that the media would stop talking about the coronavirus pandemic the day after the election. Before the election, White House chief of staff Mark Meadows had signaled the way ahead by claiming on CNN’s “State of the Union” that the pandemic could not be controlled. Vice President Mike …

Donald Trump’s election night party adds to Covid-19 scrutiny
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump’s election night party adds to Covid-19 scrutiny

Hindustan Times  

It was supposed to be a scene of celebration. Instead, the Trump campaign’s election night watch party in the White House East Room has become another symbol of President Donald Trump’s cavalier attitude toward a virus that is ripping across the nation and infecting more than 100,000 people a day. The latest White House cluster, coming just a month after …

Donald Trump’s election night party adds to virus scrutiny
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump’s election night party adds to virus scrutiny

Live Mint  

Washington: It was supposed to be a scene of celebration. Instead, the Trump campaign's election night watch party in the White House East Room has become another symbol of President Donald Trump's cavalier attitude toward a virus that is ripping across the nation and infecting more than 100,000 people a day. And the party — with few masks and no …

Opinion: The Covid-19 lessons Trump didn’t learn
4 years, 2 months ago

Opinion: The Covid-19 lessons Trump didn’t learn

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Joe Lockhart is a CNN political analyst. Instead, Trump spewed a near-constant stream of lies, thwarted infectious disease expert Dr. Anthony Fauci’s ability to hammer home public health guidance, and undermined faith in the vaccine development process. Despite the President’s efforts to rush a vaccine through “Operation Warp Speed,” the country is still reeling from a surge in …

‘Enough Of The Lies’: Joe Biden Is Done With Donald Trump’s COVID-19 BS In New Ad
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Enough Of The Lies’: Joe Biden Is Done With Donald Trump’s COVID-19 BS In New Ad

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING President Donald Trump’s monthslong lies about the coronavirus pandemic are the focus of a new ad from Democratic nominee Joe Biden’s campaign. The 51-second clip begins with footage of Trump in January claiming COVID-19 will simply “disappear.” Subsequent footage shows Trump repeatedly downplaying the threat of the virus, while acknowledging its danger in private. The United States …

White House says chances slim on pandemic aid deal before election
4 years, 2 months ago

White House says chances slim on pandemic aid deal before election

Live Mint  

Washington: The White House on Tuesday tamped down expectations for a major coronavirus relief package to be agreed upon by the Nov. 3 U.S. presidential election, saying House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi was seeking too much. White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said the proposal from Pelosi's Democrats included stimulus checks for immigrants who are in the United States …

Donald Trump makes frenetic election push in states that highlight his Covid denial
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump makes frenetic election push in states that highlight his Covid denial

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump’s final sprint to shore up states he won four years ago led him Tuesday into the epicenter of America’s quickening viral surge in Wisconsin, as the state’s record single day spikes in Covid-19 cases and deaths crystalized his administration’s failures that could end his political career. He blasted pundits who said back then “‘he can’t …

Trump aide: ‘We’re not going to control the pandemic’
4 years, 2 months ago

Trump aide: ‘We’re not going to control the pandemic’

Associated Press  

LONDONDERRY, N.H. — The coronavirus has reached the upper echelons of the White House again, with an outbreak among aides to Vice President Mike Pence just over a week from Election Day. A top White House official declared: “We’re not going to control the pandemic.” Officials on Sunday also scoffed at the notion of Pence dialing back in-person campaigning despite …

Republicans Are Suddenly Trying To Distance Themselves From Donald Trump
4 years, 2 months ago

Republicans Are Suddenly Trying To Distance Themselves From Donald Trump

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING After four years of looking the other way and pretending not to read his tweets, a growing number of Republican senators are suddenly attempting to distance themselves from Donald Trump and rewrite history about their support for a president who, at least according to public polls, is likely headed for a big loss in next month’s election. …

Donald Trump is running the kind of presidential campaign he likes, but not one he needs
4 years, 2 months ago

Donald Trump is running the kind of presidential campaign he likes, but not one he needs

Firstpost  

Away from their candidate and the television cameras, some of Trump’s aides are quietly conceding just how dire his political predicament appears to be, and his inner circle has returned to a state of recriminations and backbiting In public, President Donald Trump and his campaign team project a sense of optimism and bravado. Less than three weeks before Election Day, …

2020 polls: 65% of Americans think Trump has not taken coronavirus seriously enough
4 years, 2 months ago

2020 polls: 65% of Americans think Trump has not taken coronavirus seriously enough

The Independent  

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AP-NORC poll: Americans critical of Trump handling of virus
4 years, 2 months ago

AP-NORC poll: Americans critical of Trump handling of virus

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Less than three weeks from Election Day, majorities of Americans are highly critical of President Donald Trump’s handling of both the coronavirus pandemic and his own illness, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Democratic challenger Joe Biden has sought to make the election a referendum on the Republican president’s handling …

US election 2020 (opinion): Desperate Trump is putting democracy at risk
4 years, 2 months ago

US election 2020 (opinion): Desperate Trump is putting democracy at risk

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Julian Zelizer, a CNN political analyst, is a professor of history and public affairs at Princeton University and author of the book, “Burning Down the House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the Rise of the New Republican Party.” Follow him on Twitter @julianzelizer. He repeated falsehoods about Joe Biden wanting to defund the police and …

Donald Trump fears coronavirus: Urgency US president showed in seeking treatment puts paid to lies about pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump fears coronavirus: Urgency US president showed in seeking treatment puts paid to lies about pandemic

Firstpost  

The facts of Trump’s experience with coronavirus, including how how quickly it sickened him to the point of requiring intensive medical care, are the best tools to fight the misinformation campaign against COVID-19 Something momentous happened late last week, a brief pinprick of clarity piercing through the haze: President Donald Trump finally showed Americans the truth about the coronavirus. But …

Trump campaign’s next steps unclear after White House return
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump campaign’s next steps unclear after White House return

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s return to the White House is poised to reshape the campaign’s final four weeks as aides debated Tuesday how to move past an extraordinary setback while grappling with how to send an infected president back on the road. Trump had stage-managed his dramatic, if reckless, reentry to the White House — tearing off his mask …

Donald Trump says COVID is like the FLU and 'are we going to close our country down for the flu?'
4 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump says COVID is like the FLU and 'are we going to close our country down for the flu?'

Daily Mail  

President Donald Trump compared COVID to the flu on Tuesday telling Americans to 'live with it' - as he faces a storm of criticism for underplaying the very virus for which he was treated in Walter Reed hospital. President Donald Trump appeared to confuse the flu and COVID after his dramatic return to the White House on Monday night But …

What we know and what we don’t about Trump’s COVID illness
4 years, 3 months ago

What we know and what we don’t about Trump’s COVID illness

Associated Press  

President Donald Trump’s release from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and return to the White House make one thing blindingly clear: He is eager to get his battle with COVID-19 behind him, as a reelection campaign clouded by the pandemic draws to a close. Sean Conley, said Monday that Trump “may not entirely be out of the woods yet” …

’Don’t be afraid’ of covid, Trump says as he returns to White House that is stalked by illness
4 years, 3 months ago

’Don’t be afraid’ of covid, Trump says as he returns to White House that is stalked by illness

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump told Americans "to get out there" and not fear COVID-19 as he returned to the White House on Monday after a three-night hospital stay to be treated for the virus and removed his white surgical mask to pose for pictures. But Conley said the medical team believed Trump was ready to leave the hospital, stressing he would …

‘They’ve lost the narrative:’ Trump’s virus stance backfiring politically
4 years, 3 months ago

‘They’ve lost the narrative:’ Trump’s virus stance backfiring politically

LA Times  

President Trump gives a thumbs up Monday after returning to the White House from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where he was hospitalized for three days for COVID-19. President Trump claimed he was “FEELING GREAT” in a tweet on Tuesday, his first full day back at the White House after three nights in a hospital for COVID-19, and the …

White House Struggles To Explain, Contain Its Own Spiraling COVID-19 Crisis
4 years, 3 months ago

White House Struggles To Explain, Contain Its Own Spiraling COVID-19 Crisis

NPR  

White House Struggles To Explain, Contain Its Own Spiraling COVID-19 Crisis Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images The White House is struggling on Monday to show that it has a burgeoning public health and political crisis under control as President Trump enters his third day of aggressive and experimental treatment for …

Donald Trump says ’real test’ lies ahead in his covid-19 fight
4 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump says ’real test’ lies ahead in his covid-19 fight

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump said from his hospital room that the next few days will be the "real test" of his treatment for COVID-19, after a series of contradictory messages from the White House caused widespread confusion about his condition. In a four-minute video posted on Twitter on Saturday from his hospital suite at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, a …

Donald Trump's health: US president says his condition is improving but 'real test' will be in the coming days
4 years, 3 months ago

Donald Trump's health: US president says his condition is improving but 'real test' will be in the coming days

Firstpost  

Appearing relaxed in an open-collar blue suit and jacket, Trump acknowledged that there was uncertainty about the course of the disease, which can hit recovering patients hard with no warning Washington: US President Donald Trump posted a video Saturday from the hospital where he is battling COVID-19, saying he was improving and would be “back soon” — but acknowledging the …

The world wants the truth about Donald Trump's health after his positive coronavirus test. Don't count on getting it
4 years, 3 months ago

The world wants the truth about Donald Trump's health after his positive coronavirus test. Don't count on getting it

ABC  

The stakes couldn't be higher. Trump's physician Sean Conley said early on that the President was "72 hours into the diagnosis". Less than an hour after the press conference ended, an anonymous source familiar with the President's health delivered White House reporters yet another contradiction: "The President's vitals over the last 24 hours were very concerning and the next 48 …

White House Official Calls Next 48 Hours 'Critical' For Trump's Care
4 years, 3 months ago

White House Official Calls Next 48 Hours 'Critical' For Trump's Care

NPR  

White House Official Calls Next 48 Hours 'Critical' For Trump's Care Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Updated at 4:39 p.m. Speaking outside the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, where Trump was taken Friday evening, White House physician Dr. Sean Conley made reference to "72 hours into the diagnosis." A …

White House could veto FDA’s vaccine rules, says Trump
4 years, 3 months ago

White House could veto FDA’s vaccine rules, says Trump

Hindustan Times  

President Donald Trump signalled that he could veto any tightening of US rules for the emergency clearance of a coronavirus vaccine, a move that could increase concerns that the race to find a Covid-19 shot is being politicized ahead of the presidential election. Trump said it “sounds like a political move” when asked whether the FDA was considering stricter standards …

White House defends hitting 200k coronavirus deaths: ‘We were expecting 2 million’
4 years, 3 months ago

White House defends hitting 200k coronavirus deaths: ‘We were expecting 2 million’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The White House defended Donald Trump as the number of …

Trump claims White House can overrule FDA’s attempt to toughen guidelines for coronavirus vaccine
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump claims White House can overrule FDA’s attempt to toughen guidelines for coronavirus vaccine

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Donald Trump claimed Wednesday that the White House could override the US Food and Drug Administration if the agency released tougher standards for the authorization of a Covid-19 vaccine, casting such a move as “political.” His comments come as the FDA considers new Covid-19 vaccine guidelines that would likely push an authorization beyond Election Day, according …

Trump promises US coronavirus vaccine soon: US election updates
4 years, 3 months ago

Trump promises US coronavirus vaccine soon: US election updates

Al Jazeera  

Biden said Trump’s response to the pandemic “utterly disqualifying” for the presidency. 17:35 ET – Trump: Coronavirus vaccine likely to be approved in October “We’re very close to that vaccine as you know, closer than most people want to say or certainly than most people understand,” President Trump said at a White House news conference. 14:15 ET – White House …

COVID-19 vaccine latest flashpoint in White House campaign
4 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19 vaccine latest flashpoint in White House campaign

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The prospect of a vaccine to shield Americans from coronavirus infection emerged as a point of contention in the White House race as President Donald Trump accused Democrats of “disparaging” for political gain a vaccine he repeatedly has said could be available before the election. “It’s so dangerous for our country, what they say, but the vaccine will …

Trump puts pressure on FDA for coronavirus silver bullet ahead of Election Day
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump puts pressure on FDA for coronavirus silver bullet ahead of Election Day

CNN  

Washington CNN — Facing a persistent polling deficit and a struggling economy, President Donald Trump has cranked up pressure on administration health officials to expedite work both on a coronavirus vaccine and on treatments that might signal to voters there is an end in sight to the life-altering pandemic that has imperiled his reelection prospects. But the public session could …

Trump’s aggressive stance on virus treatments raises concerns about putting politics ahead of safety
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump’s aggressive stance on virus treatments raises concerns about putting politics ahead of safety

CNN  

CNN — As President Donald Trump races to reassure Americans that good news is on the way before the November election, there are concerns that efforts to fast-track coronavirus therapeutics and a vaccine are putting politics before health and safety. The document’s bullet points include, “Develop a Vaccine by The End Of 2020” and “Return to Normal in 2021.” “And …

Trump to Present Virus Therapy ‘Breakthrough’ After Hitting FDA
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump to Present Virus Therapy ‘Breakthrough’ After Hitting FDA

Live Mint  

President Donald Trump’s chief of staff blamed federal bureaucrats for slowing the U.S. response to the virus pandemic, ahead of an announcement Sunday on a “therapeutic breakthrough” promised by the White House. After Trump claimed on Saturday that Food and Drug Administration employees are causing delays to sabotage his re-election, Chief of Staff Mark Meadows said on “Fox News Sunday” …

Trump, without evidence, accuses FDA of delaying coronavirus vaccine trials and pressures agency chief
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump, without evidence, accuses FDA of delaying coronavirus vaccine trials and pressures agency chief

CNN  

CNN — President Donald Trump on Saturday accused, without providing any evidence, the US Food and Drug Administration of deliberately delaying coronavirus vaccine trials, pressuring the man he had picked to head the agency. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Saturday called Trump’s tweet “very scary” and “a very dangerous statement,” saying that “even for him, it went beyond the pale.” …

Trump would be losing this race in a big way even if there were no pandemic
4 years, 4 months ago

Trump would be losing this race in a big way even if there were no pandemic

Raw Story  

If you’re hoping that a decisive win against Donald Trump and GOP candidates down the ballot would force a reckoning for the Republican Party, you’d likely be disappointed if that outcome comes to pass in November. But more mainstream Republicans would also blame a big loss on factors other than Trump’s corruption, bigotry and narcissism. The conventional wisdom would likely …

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