"This is deadly stuff," Trump told Woodward on February 7. "Pretty amazing," Trump told Woodward, adding that the coronavirus was maybe five times "more deadly" than the flu. "The virus has nothing to do with me," Trump told Woodward in their final interview in July. By March 19, when Trump told Woodward he was purposely downplaying the dangers to avoid creating a panic, he also acknowledged the threat to young people. Throughout the book, Trump provides insights into his view of the presidency.

Source: CNN September 09, 2020 15:53 UTC