White House scraps Monday coronavirus briefing
By Morgan Chalfant - 04/27/20 11:07 AM EDT
The White House on Monday canceled a coronavirus task force briefing that had been previously scheduled for 5 p.m., marking the third day without such a briefing.
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Fox News that Trump would hold a press availability during a meeting with industry executives scheduled for Monday afternoon instead of holding a briefing. McEnany also insisted there was not an effort to cut back on briefings while also suggesting the president may appear less frequently at them. She said the task force would brief the media later this week.
“We’re looking at different ways to showcase this president leading,†she said on Fox News. “The briefing is a key component of that. We will have briefings this week. But again, the media needs to not read into what’s happening and look at this as an opportunity for the president to speak to the American people.â€
“Make no mistake, the president will be briefing the American people this week. Millions and millions tune in to watch him and see his leadership,†McEnany added.
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