[ April 13, 2026 ]
The White House is expected to hold a Coronavirus Task Force press conference with the latest updates on the coronavirus response. The briefing will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m. EST. Don’t miss this one. President Trump will discuss re-opening the country.
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Trump: It’s my decision, not governors’, to reopen country
President Donald Trump insisted Monday that he alone could declare the United States reopen for business, continuing a contradictory line of messaging toward the nation’s governors as they have taken on greater responsibilities to combat the coronavirus pandemic in the face of federal inaction.
“For the purpose of creating conflict and confusion, some in the Fake News Media are saying that it is the Governors decision to open up the states, not that of the President of the United States & the Federal Government. Let it be fully understood that this is incorrect,” Trump wrote on Twitter.
“It is the decision of the President, and for many good reasons. With that being said, the Administration and I are working closely with the Governors, and this will continue,” he added in another tweet, previewing that a “decision by me, in conjunction with the Governors and input from others, will be made shortly!”
By Jennifer Harper – The Washington Times – April 12, 2020
The daily White House press briefing is also a daily tour de force, aired live from the White House featuring President Trump and the nation’s leading health experts, Cabinet members, military brass and response strategists. This unprecedented cast is plainspoken and candid, their updates of much value to the public.
The news media does not agree with this, however. Some members of the press still insist that networks should stop airing the briefings. Decorum has faded. Journalists repeat the same accusatory questions; they interrupt — or offer scathing commentary in the aftermath. Mr. Trump remains unfazed by this phenomenon — which would have been unheard of in previous administrations.
ADVERTISEMENTAt a time when uneasy Americans seek straightforward information, Gallup reveals that the public is paying far more attention to the news during the pandemic; only 34% have a favorable review of the press however. The pollster also found that Americans heartily approve of the coronavirus response from Mr. Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and six national institutions. But not the press.
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