The surprise announcement marked the president's latest attempt to ramp up the political stakes surrounding the country's coronavirus recovery efforts.
He is facing a tough reelection fight and as he sinks in polls against apparent Democratic nominee Joe Biden.
"The governors need to do the right thing and allow these very important essential places of faith to open right now, for this weekend," Trump said. "If they don't do it, I will override the governors." But with the U.S. economy straining under the social distancing rules, Trump has loudly called on the country to begin the reopening process.
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