(CNN) President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday that he could "override" governors in "many different ways" who decline to reopen houses of worship in their states, but did not cite what authority he had to so. Trump announced new voluntary federal guidance last week for places of worship to open their doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. He claimed at the time that he had the authority to override governors who did not allow their states to comply with the guidance. Asked by a reporter on Tuesday what authority he had to "override" governors on the matter, the President doubled down on his claim. If they want to play games, that's OK, but we will win, and we have many different ways where I can override them," the President continued.

Source: CNN May 26, 2020 23:03 UTC