Trump backs controversial doctor who says hydroxychloroquine cures coronavirus

Published July 28, 2020 11:33pm ET



President Trump trumpeted his support for hydroxychloroquine on Tuesday, defending a controversial doctor who said it was a cure for COVID-19, even though it is no longer authorized for emergency use.

He described Dr. Stella Immanuel as “very impressive” for promoting the drug even though Twitter had earlier deleted the president’s retweet of a video featuring her promoting the drug.

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