G7 backing for WHO leaves Trump isolated at virtual summit

[riversedge]

I believe that WHO should be given an opportunity to improve instead of just dropping them out of the blue. But that is donny's way.


G7 backing for WHO leaves Trump isolated at virtual summit

Leaders voice strong support for UN agency after US suspension of its funding

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Patrick Wintour Diplomatic editor

Thu 16 Apr 2020 14.35 EDT
Last modified on Fri 17 Apr 2020 12.39 EDT
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Donald Trump is widely seen as eager to turn the pandemic into a battle of influence with China. Photograph: Leah Millis/Reuters

Donald Trump found himself isolated among western leaders at a virtual G7 summit, as they expressed strong support for the World Health Organization after the US’s suspension of its funding.

Health officials around the world have condemned the US president’s decision to stop his country’s funding for the UN agency, amid a crisis that has left more than 2 million people infected and almost 140,000 dead............................

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[tanyev]

1. Everybody's going to want virtual meetings for the rest of Donny's presidency.

The ability to hit the mute button whenever his jaw starts flapping must be such a relief.

[underpants]

2. If it's on Zoom don't schedule it before 11 am eastern

He’ll still be in his private residence and you gotta hope there’s a Big Mac container or a KFC bucket in his lap.