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Trump wanted to downplay ‘deadly’ virus, Woodward book says

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Trump wanted to downplay 'deadly' virus, Woodward book says

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President Donald Trump knew Covid-19 was deadlier than the flu earlier than it hit the US however wanted to play down the disaster, in accordance to a brand new book.

Bob Woodward, the journalist who broke the Watergate scandal, interviewed Mr Trump 18 instances from December to July.

Mr Trump advised him the virus was “lethal stuff” earlier than the primary US loss of life was confirmed, later including he wanted to “play it down” to keep away from inflicting panic.

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The president has beforehand known as the book a “faux”.

Mr Trump tweeted in August: “The Bob Woodward book will likely be a FAKE, as all the time, simply as lots of the others have been.”

He additionally known as the storied reporter a “social pretender”, “who by no means has something good to say”.

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On Wednesday, some US media launched elements of the interviews between the president and the journalist, revealing his reported remarks on the pandemic in addition to race and different points.

Listed below are a few of the key quotes so removed from Rage, which will likely be launched on 15 September.

On the virus

In interviews with Woodward, Mr Trump indicated that he knew extra concerning the severity of the sickness than he had mentioned publicly.

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In accordance to a tape of the decision, Mr Trump advised Woodward in February that the coronavirus was deadlier than the flu.

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“That is 5 p.c versus one p.c and fewer than one p.c. You understand? So, that is lethal stuff.”

Later that month, Mr Trump promised the virus was “very a lot below management”, and that the case depend would quickly be shut to zero. He additionally implied the flu was extra harmful than Covid-19.

Talking on Capitol Hill on 10 March, Mr Trump mentioned: “Simply keep calm. It would go away.”

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9 days later, days after the White Home declared the pandemic a nationwide emergency, the president advised Woodward: “I wanted to all the time play it down. I nonetheless like enjoying it down, as a result of I do not need to create a panic.”

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Responding to reporters’ questions on the book on Wednesday, White Home press secretary Kayleigh McEnany mentioned the president had all the time been “clear-eyed” concerning the disaster.

“The president by no means downplayed the virus, as soon as once more,” she mentioned.

“The president expressed calm. The president was critical about this…and he was taking early motion.”

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On race

When Woodward introduced up the Black Lives Matter protests in a dialog on 19 June, suggesting that “white, privileged” individuals like themselves ought to work to perceive how black People really feel.

“You actually drank the Kool-Assist, did not you?” Mr Trump mentioned. “Simply pay attention to you.”

The nationwide protests in opposition to police brutality and racism have been sparked by George Floyd’s loss of life in Could.

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Mr Trump additionally repeated the suggestion that he had accomplished extra for African-People than any president except for Abraham Lincoln, who abolished slavery.

Later, on eight July, Mr Trump once more reiterated that he had “accomplished an incredible quantity for the black neighborhood” however was “not feeling any love”.

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Christopher Bouie Jr Video: Minor Arrested For Sanford, Florida Shooting Leaving 10 Injured

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Christopher Bouie Jr Video: Minor Arrested For Sanford, Florida Shooting Leaving 10 Injured

A surveillance video has surfaced on social media showing the nightclub shooting that took place in Florida early Sunday, reported by the New York Post.

In the shooting, Tank Dell, the Texans wide receiver, sustained minor wounds.

Police apprehended Christopher Bouie Jr. in connection with this shooting incident. He is accused of being the first to open fire.

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The shooting occurred at Cabana Live in Sanford, which is a 30-minute drive north of Orlando, where Dell was hit by a stray bullet.

According to a video shared by Fox 35, when the shooting began, approximately 200 attendees who were at the nightclub quickly fled the scene.

A fistfight can be seen in the surveillance video following the shooting incident.

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The Investigation 

Police are currently investigating a man who came forward to return fire.

Sheriff Dennis Lemma, in a press conference, said,

“That unknown person could absolutely be justified under Florida’s self-defense laws to pull out a gun and return fire if someone else is firing at them.”

The Sheriff added,

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“We just don’t know the circumstances until we can find that person.”

the video shows two gunmen exchanging fire, with Dell standing just between them.

As a result, a total of 10 people were shot and injured in this nightclub shooting incident, most of them receiving life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Dell received a minor wound and was subsequently released from healthcare.

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Who is Christopher Bouie Jr? 

According to TimesNow, Christopher Bouie Jr., a 16-year-old, was identified by authorities as the person who initiated the shooting. He was arrested and taken into custody. A juvenile detention center has been booked for him.

The arrest report from the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office states that a security guard managed the situation by tackling him to the ground and confiscating the gun.

Christopher Bouie faces multiple charges including possession of a firearm by a minor, use and display of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm on public property.

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Also Read: Dominic James Burris, 18 YO Arrested In Minneapolis Nudieland Mass Shooting

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Wizkid vs Davido Rivalry, What’s Up Between The Internet Feud? Here’s The Tea

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Wizkid vs Davido Rivalry, What's Up Between The Internet Feud? Here's The Tea

Wizkid and Davido are two famous musicians from Nigeria. However, they are currently all over social media because of their internet drama, which is nothing but tons of cat-calling against each other, directly pointed at each other.

They are both calling each other out and exposing a lot more.

So, on April 29, 2024, Wizkid took the initiative to start this drama.

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He wrote,

“U and all ur crew plus ur pant washer songwriter go to sleep at night thinking you got anything on me in music. Wish u all well,” directed at Davido, and D was quick to reply directly.

Davido, in his reply, added a video from TikTok and wrote the caption,

“That’s what I thought. Nothing to say! Exactly why I stopped wasting my clout and jeopardizing my millions of USD in endorsements on someone whose career was resurrected a few years ago just to die again. NEXT!!”

Even though he said ‘next’ and by that, we might get the hint of him being over it, oh boy, he was not! Then, in his later tweets, he started dissing Wizkid about his shoe size, “Size 7 shoe n—a shop at Footlocker kids.”

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Wizkid vs Davido Rivalry, What’s Up Between The Internet Feud?

The history behind this feud dates back a year, to June 2023, when Davido went on Drink Champs. He mentioned a feud with Wizkid. He mentioned that there are obvious feuds between artists, but this time the fans played a big role.

They started the surge on social media when he announced his concert with Wiz because they were not happy. And as he mentioned, all that drama and rivalry they’re both having against each other is caused by the fans and their outrage on social media.

It has been going on for over a decade, and some of us are hoping for it to be solved.

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Also Read: Report: Gangster Goldy Brar Is Alive, Confirms US Police

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Chelsea NYC Shooting: One Dead, One Arrested in Gunfire On West 24th Street 

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Chelsea NYC Shooting: One Dead, One Arrested in Gunfire On West 24th Street 

The Chelsea, NYC shooting has dominated media headlines as it involved gunfire. This major incident left the New York Police Department in awe, according to Fox5.

New York Police Department (NYPD) officers arrested one man and shot another in Chelsea. This incident took place on Tuesday afternoon.

The exchange of gunfire occurred in the Manhattan neighborhood on West 24th Street near Seventh Avenue. Several police officers and an armed man were involved in the shooting.

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The NYPD later released details about the incident, stating that it occurred in broad daylight around 2 pm, local time.

As the gunfire incident ended, one man was found in critical condition and was immediately transferred to a local hospital. Another person involved in the shooting was taken into police custody.

As per reports given by local media, the officers who were involved in investigating the incident found a gun at the shooting spot. 

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None of the New York Police Department officers were injured or shot.

About the Chelsea NYC Shooting Suspect 

The police announced that the man who was shot by NYPD officers succumbed to his gunshot wounds. He was only 25 years old.

Moreover, he was being chased by NYPD officers as a suspect in another case. CBS News reported that he faced charges of assault and felony.

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According to police records, the deceased allegedly assaulted a deli clerk last month, hitting the victim with a glass jar.

The suspect was spotted at 200 West 24th St., in front of MaximEyes Optical.

An NYPD detective, along with a lieutenant who was conducting Homeland Security Investigations, located him.

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Thus, the police officers chased him to apprehend him. However, “during a standoff-like situation, the officers of the task force were forced to fire the gun at the unidentified suspect several times,” Times Now reported.

Also Read: Charlotte Shooting: Four Officers Killed and Others Wounded While Serving Warrant

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