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And seeming to add to his criticism of China, Trump said that the response to coronavirus had led to “so much unnecessary death”. “It could have been stopped and it could have been stopped [faster] but someone a long time ago decided not to do it that way.”
Trump also claimed that he had “a very good idea” about the health of Kim Jong Un and said he wishes him well.
The US president was asked if he had any information about the North Korean leader’s health. He said: “I can’t tell you exactly. Yes, I do have a very good idea but I can’t talk about it now. I just wish him well.
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