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Trump Denies Responsibility for Spike in Disinfectant Poisonings

HeadlineApr 28, 2020

On Monday, President Trump was questioned about the fallout from his dangerous suggestion last week that injecting disinfectants might help patients sick with COVID-19.

Reporter: “Maryland and other states, Governor Larry Hogan specifically said they’ve seen a spike in people using disinfectant after your comments last week. I know you said they were sarcastic, but do you take any.”

President Donald Trump: “I can’t imagine why. I can’t imagine why. Yeah.”

Reporter: “Do you yeah take any responsibility if someone were to die?”

President Donald Trump: “No, I don’t.”

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