“They think August, it could be July,” he said at a press briefing Monday, referring to members of the White House task force. “Could be longer than that. But I’ve asked that question many, many times.”
Mr. Trump also admitted that the country “may be” entering a recession, as financial markets closed out one their worst days in history while the president and his team spoke. The president issued new guidelines for how the country can slow the spread of the virus, suggesting bars and restaurants close.” in states with evidence of community transition and calling on governors to close schools in areas with evidence of its spread.