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What Will Happen if COVID Takes Pres. Trump Out of Action?

Ryan Lizza and Deborah Pearlstein discuss President Trump's positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

10/02/2020

Amanpour and Company

What Will Happen if COVID Takes Pres. Trump Out of Action?

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Ryan Lizza and Deborah Pearlstein discuss President Trump's positive COVID-19 diagnosis.

This diagnosis is the most serious known health threat to a sitting U.S. president in decades. President Trump’s team says he will continue his duties while recovering, but with 32 days to go before the election, how will this impact the campaign? And what are the constitutional norms for such a situation? Christiane speaks with journalist Ryan Lizza and constitutional scholar Deborah Pearlstein.

10/02/2020

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