Published 13:08 IST, October 12th 2020

Trump tells backers 'American science will eradicate China Virus'; fearmongers on Biden

Addressing a public event, Donald Trump told his supporters that the power of American science and medicine will eradicate the ‘China Virus’ once and for all.

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United States President Donald Trump on Sunday made his first public address after being discharged from Walter Reed Military hospital where he was treated for COVID-19 and told his supporters assembled in White House lawn that power of American science and medicine will eradicate ‘China Virus’ once and for all.

Donald Trump, 74, and First Lady Melania, 50 had tested positive for COVID-19 last week. president was admitted to hospital for treatment. After spending four days at Walter Reed, he returned to White House on Monday.  President assured Americans that he was ‘feeling great’ and thanked his supporters for ir prayers.

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“This is single most important election in history of our country. Get out and vote, and I love you. We got a great poll in Florida. We got a great poll in rth Carolina. We got a great poll in Nevada. Georgia is looking fantastic. Texas is looking fantastic. We got a great poll in Texas and great polls all over place,” Trump told hundreds of Republican supporters from balcony of White House in a campaign-style event. 

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Attacks 'left-wing' Biden

He also criticised his opponent, Democratic presidential minee Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris, calling m left-wing politicians. Trump said his opponents would ‘crush COVID-19 recovery through unscientific lockdown’.

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Trump also highlighted his administration’s colossal accomplishments for communities of colour, record employment, historic low poverty rates, criminal justice reform, billions of investments through opportunity zones, and unwavering support to school of choice.

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Furr attacking Biden, president said if left gains power, y would launch a nationwide campaign against law enforcement by taking away ir funds, ir firearms, and ir fundamental authorities. “It is time for all Americans to stand up and reject campaign of slander against our police from left-wing politicians and liberal pundits,” he said.

White House defined Trump’s address as an official event where he delivered a speech to peaceful protesters who are in support of law and order.

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13:08 IST, October 12th 2020