President Donald Trump speaks during a coronavirus task force briefing at the White House, Friday, March 20, 2020, in Washington. From left, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Vice President Mike Pence, Trump, White House coronavirus response coordinator Dr. Deborah Birx and Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr. Anthony Fauci. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
March 21, 2020
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March 21, 2020 4:52 a.m.
AP FACT CHECK: Trump's breathless takes on drugs for virus
WASHINGTON (AP) — “Could be a game changer.” “Very exciting.” “The way they acted with this kind of speed is an incredible thing.” “Very powerful.” “This could be a tremendous breakthrough. Tremendous breakthrough.” “We're going to be able to make that drug available almost immediately.” “There's tremendous promise.”