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Trump Declares National Emergency, Takes No ‘Responsibility’

‘TWO VERY BIG WORDS’

“I am officially declaring a national emergency. Two very big words,” Trump said, as COVID-19 continues to rapidly spread across the country.

Asawin Suebsaeng 

Senior Political Reporter

Rachel Olding 

Senior Breaking News Editor

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Asawin Suebsaeng

Asawin Suebsaeng

Senior Political Reporter

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Rachel Olding

Rachel Olding

Senior Breaking News Editor

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