
Trump's infection throws campaign, White House into upheaval
Clip: 10/2/2020 | 12m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
Trump's infection throws campaign, White House into upheaval
The nation awoke Friday to the stunning news that President Trump and the first lady had tested positive for COVID-19. As the day went on, officials acknowledged that Trump is experiencing mild symptoms, and by evening, he was being transported to Walter Reed National Medical Center, reportedly as a precaution. Yamiche Alcindor reports and joins Lisa Desjardins and Judy Woodruff to discuss.
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Trump's infection throws campaign, White House into upheaval
Clip: 10/2/2020 | 12m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
The nation awoke Friday to the stunning news that President Trump and the first lady had tested positive for COVID-19. As the day went on, officials acknowledged that Trump is experiencing mild symptoms, and by evening, he was being transported to Walter Reed National Medical Center, reportedly as a precaution. Yamiche Alcindor reports and joins Lisa Desjardins and Judy Woodruff to discuss.
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