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Trump accused of 'meltdown' after clashing with reporters in coronavirus press conference

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US President Donald Trump was accused of having a “meltdown” after he hit out at a reporter and publicly disagreed with the country’s top doctor on live TV over coronavirus guidance.

Overnight #TrumpMeltdown was trending on Twitter, as people criticised the president’s outburst.

NBC News White House correspondent Peter Alexander asked Mr Trump what he would say to the Americans who are scared of the huge impact of Covid-19.

Mr Trump responded: “I say that you’re a terrible reporter.”

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