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The White House said Trump has no intention of firing Dr Anthony Fauci, even though the president reshared a tweet last night that called for the health expert’s dismissal.
NEW: WH Statement on Dr. #Fauci per @hogangidley45: “ The media chatter is ridiculous— President Trump is not firing Dr. Fauci.” pic.twitter.com/0HU2YptyW4
The White House Correspondents’ Association has rescheduled its annual dinner for August 29, after having to postpone the event because of coronavirus.
New Date, same mission for 2020 #WHCA Dinner pic.twitter.com/KDVTspOugf
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