US President realDonaldTrump says he holds China 'fully responsible' for concealing the coronavirus and 'unleashing it' on the world.
15/07/2020US President Donald Trump says he holds China "fully responsible" for concealing the coronavirus and "unleashing it" on the world. "Make no mistake... they should've stopped it. They could've stopped it. It would've been very easy to do at the source when it happened," he said today.
The President also signed legislation and an Executive Order against China, holding it accountable for "oppressive actions" against Hong Kong. "This law gives my administration powerful new tools to hold responsible the individuals and entities involved in extinguishing Hong Kong's freedom," he said. Image: AP
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