President abruptly departs briefing after just minutesMnuchin: ‘If we can get a fair deal, we’ll do it this week’New data shows huge uptick in infections of childrenUS passes 5m Covid-19 casesStreet fridges of free food help Americans survive pandemicUS PPE shortage could last years, experts warnSign up to our First Thing newsletter 12.06am BST The Guardian’s David Smith asked the president: “If 160, 000 people had died on President Obama’s watch, do you think you would have called for his resignation?” Trump responded, “No I wouldn’t have done that. I think it’s been amazing what we’ve been able to do. If we didn’t close up our country, we’d have 1.5 to 2m people already dead. We’ve called it right. Now we don’t have to close it ... If I would’ve listened to a lot of people, we would’ve kept it open.” The president insisted the US has done an “extraordinary job”. Related: 'Flying blind': US failure to report vital coronavirus data is hobbling response 11.49pm BST Secret Service has confirmed there was a shooting, but has not provided any more information: The Secret Service can confirm there has been an officer involved shooting at 17th Street and Pennsylvania Ave. Law enforcement officials are on the scene. More information to follow.John Roberts of Fox News tells Trump: "I heard two shots in rapid succession just after you took the podium." Continue reading...
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