Trump tweeted that the coronavirus task force briefings are 'not worth the time and effort' as top aides fear his erratic performances may sabotage his reelection chances

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• President Donald Trump on Saturday tweeted that the daily coronavirus task force briefings are "not worth the time and effort." 
• The president drew near-universal criticism on Thursday after suggesting that sunlight and consuming disinfectant could be effective coronavirus treatments. 
• At Friday's briefing, the president only spoke for 30 minutes, while on Saturday, no briefing was held. 
• Top Republicans are concerned that the president's erratic performances at the briefings may be behind recent polls showing declining support for the president in battleground states. 
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President Donald Trump has tweeted that the daily White House coronavirus task force briefings are "not worth the time & effort," amid fears from top Republicans that his erratic appearances may be damaging his chances of reelection in November. 

"What is the purpose of having White House News Conferences when the Lamestream Media asks nothing but hostile questions, & then refuses to report the truth or facts accurately. They get record ratings, & the American people get nothing but Fake News. Not worth the time & effort!" tweeted the president on Saturday night. 

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