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Donald Trump held an April 2 press conference with the Coronavirus Task Force. This time he was joined by Steve Mnuchin, Jovita Carranza, Jared Kushner, and others. He talked about wearing masks or scarves when going outside, and brought up “witch hunts” when referring to a Pelosi oversight committee. Read the full transcript here.

Joe Rogan interviewed Dr. Peter Hotez on his podcast, discussing coronavirus in depth. Read the full transcript of their discussion right here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held their daily press conference on April 1. Trump said the federal stockpile of protective equipment is “nearly empty” and warned of “horrific” days to come. Read the full transcript of the news briefing here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held their daily COVID-19 press conference on March 31st. Trump warned of a “very, very painful two weeks” ahead for the United States as the virus spreads. The White House predicts that 100,000 to 240,000 will die of the virus. Read the full transcript of the briefing here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a press briefing on March 30 on COVID-19. Trump announced that over 1 million Americans have been tested for coronavirus [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/sn8RIS5sJxlGQtYinWw2cKB32AB8f1inmPdGgDOj6DiyR3bPt2OzgkuG2DvtulK0Wzit-qTcXRCGs_vLPdkhYCQJROY?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=70.8] and that the “peak in death rate” is likely 2 weeks from today [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/sn8RIS5sJxlGQtYinWw2cKB32AB8f1inmPdGgDOj6DiyR3bPt2OzgkuG2DvtulK0Wzit-qTcXRCGs_vLPdkhYCQJROY?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=0.04]. He had another incident with reporters, in which he called one question about Trump downplaying COVID-19 from Jim Acosta [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/sn8RIS5sJxlGQtYinWw2cKB32AB8f1inmPdGgDOj6DiyR3bPt2OzgkuG2DvtulK0Wzit-qTcXRCGs_vLPdkhYCQJROY?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=2916.19] a “nasty, snarky question.” Read the full transcript of his press conference here.

Donald Trump and the Coronavirus Task Force held a March 29 press conference on COVID-19. Trump announced that the White House Task Force “Slow the Spread” guidelines of social distancing would be extended to April 30 [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/nyv5SiEVWk_fGVdo5wilrP1m8jmUTRbQc-cFC9bpVwZMirFWsCX3ZwFi8bBDUfrpsahr9wBEAXgkUiI-gFHaQXbBhR0?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=1686.3]. He also had another testy exchange with reporter Yamiche Alcindor [https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/nyv5SiEVWk_fGVdo5wilrP1m8jmUTRbQc-cFC9bpVwZMirFWsCX3ZwFi8bBDUfrpsahr9wBEAXgkUiI-gFHaQXbBhR0?loadFrom=PastedDeeplink&ts=2735.71]. Read the full transcript of the news briefing here.