President Trump mentioned on Wednesday that he thought of his battle with the coronavirus a “blessing from God,” and promoted an experimental cockt
President Trump mentioned on Wednesday that he thought of his battle with the coronavirus a “blessing from God,” and promoted an experimental cocktail of medication that’s nonetheless in medical trials.
“I name {that a} treatment,” Mr. Trump mentioned throughout a video deal with through which he claimed that he would supply lots of of hundreds of doses of the unapproved therapy to Individuals freed from cost.
Mr. Trump, whose pores and skin appeared darkened by make-up and who appeared to battle to get air at occasions, repeatedly talked about the title of the corporate that produces the cocktail, Regeneron.
Requested in regards to the president’s feedback, his Democratic rival, Joseph R. Biden Jr., treaded cautiously.
“I’m going to assume earlier than I converse,” Mr. Biden mentioned, in keeping with a pool report. “I believe it’s a tragedy the president offers with Covid like it’s one thing to not be frightened about when already 210,000 folks have died.”
Requested if the treatment Mr. Trump was taking for his sickness was affecting his psychological well being, Mr. Biden demurred. “I do not know and I’d by no means touch upon the president’s psychological well being,” he mentioned.
It’s unattainable to know the president’s precise standing with the illness. Most individuals with the coronavirus finally get well, and medical consultants have mentioned that Mr. Trump is most probably nonetheless battling it.
The president mentioned that everybody ought to have entry to the still-unapproved drug for “free” and that he would be sure it was in each hospital as quickly as potential. He didn’t present any particulars, aside from saying the army may assist distribute it.
“Good luck,” Mr. Trump mentioned, ending the video.