Despite it appearing on the president's official schedule, Monday's coronavirus task force briefing has been canceled, after Pres. Trump faced backlash for floating the idea of injecting disinfectant to treat COVID-19—which he later called 'sarcasm.'
The White House has cancelled its coronavirus task force briefing scheduled for todayTrump meets with industry executives on the COVID-19 response at 4 p.m.Press secretary: Potential announcement coming from WH on expanded guidelines,"new look" to briefingsPresident Donald Trump abruptly exits the daily coronavirus task force briefing at the White House on April 24, 2020, in Washington.
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said Monday there was potential for a"new look" to White House briefings reflect new focus on economy"reopening." The official further cautioned that there is an active internal debate about whether the White House should issue additional formal"guidelines." Since it is ultimately up to the states to determine the specifics for reopening, there is talk of doing a less formal release of suggestions for states that businesses can follow.
"I don't want to get ahead of the announcement, but I would not read into that anything that we see them as negative because, in fact, we think that they have been a very positive, helpful opportunity for the president to speak to the American people," McEnany added.
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