Trump Reboots Virus Briefings With Warning and a Shift in Tone

  • He says the outbreak will probably get worse before improving
  • Trump is more reserved, encourages Americans to wear masks
Watch: President Donald Trump issued a warning about a surge in U.S. cases at a news conference at the White House on Tuesday. (Source: Bloomberg)
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President Donald Trump on Tuesday rebooted his coronavirus briefings with a warning about a surge in U.S. cases even as he sought to reassure Americans that his administration has the crisis under control.

Trump took a notably more reserved tone than in earlier briefings, encouraging Americans to wear masks and avoid risky behavior. He said he views governors as his partners, a change in tone from several months ago when he repeatedly tore into state executives who criticized him.