Trump claims to have defeated 'Horrible China Virus', touts being 'Immune' to COVID-19

In yet ar controversial remark, US President Donald Trump claimed that he t only defeated  “crazy horrible China virus” but was also “immune” to it w on Sunday, October 11 (local time).

While speaking to Fox News, Trump said that he was “feeling good” and was ready to get out of “basement.” US President was diagsed with COVID-19 on October 2, following which he underwent a three-day treatment at Walter Reed Military Hospital.

“ president is in very good shape to fight battles. I beat this crazy horrible China virus... I passed highest test, highest standards and I‘m in great shape. And I have to tell you I feel fantastically. I really feel good,“  ANI quoted Trump's remarks to Fox News. 

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Trump also took to Twitter to reveal that he has been relieved of all medical treatments and touted his immunity claim once again saying that he "can't get it (immune), and can't give it."

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Trump holds public event

Earlier in day, Trump hosted his first public event at White House since his COVID-19 diagsis, for which he has been highly slammed. Addressing a large crowd, US President said that he was “feeling great”. Trump had tested positive for infection on October 2, however, White House has t provided any official update on his COVID-19 negative status.

White House garing was partly organised by a foundation called "Blexit", which aims to get Black and Lati voters to support Republican party, as per reports. Although, event was touted as a “peaceful protest”, critics have said that it looked more like a campaign rally.

Meanwhile, leaving stone unturned to allure voters, 74-year-old Republican leader lambasted his electoral opponent Joe Biden and called his programme "beyond socialism - Communist, that's about right".  He also talked about or important issues including racism and Mexico border wall. Addressing Black community, Trump once again reiterated his claims that he had done more for m than any president since Abraham Lincoln.

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Im credits: AP