Trump’s criticism of WHO stems from the feeling that it is too deferential to China and mismanaged the early response to the pandemic. But there's more to it.
Despite these criticisms, many leaders have condemned Trump’s threat, which came at a time when the world is in the full throes of pandemic.
In the initial stages of the crisis, Trump was seemingly dismissive of its dangers, comparing it to other common viral infections, such as the flu. “So last year 37,000 Americans died from the common Flu. It averages between 27,000 and 70,000 per year. Nothing is shut down, life & the economy go on. At this moment there are 546 confirmed cases of CoronaVirus, with 22 deaths. Think about that!” Trump wrote just aSo last year 37,000 Americans died from the common Flu. It averages between 27,000 and 70,000 per year. Nothing is shut down, life & the economy go on.
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