Trump: Spread of CCP Virus Not the Fault of Asian Americans

Trump: Spread of CCP Virus Not the Fault of Asian Americans
President Donald Trump speaks during a briefing in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on March 21, 2020, in Washington. Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images
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President Donald Trump said on March 23 that Asian Americans aren’t responsible for spreading the CCP virus and that they need protection, after he was accused of racism in labeling the growing pandemic the “Chinese virus” last week.

“It’s very important that we totally protect our Asian American community in the United States, and all around the world,” Trump said during a White House press briefing March 23 with his virus task force.

Isabel van Brugen
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Isabel van Brugen is an award-winning journalist. She holds a master's in newspaper journalism from City, University of London.
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