After US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, many questions have been raised about the information White House has been issuing about the health of America’s top leader.

The Trump administration initially said he had mild symptoms.

According to the New York Times, in a statement, the president’s physician said Trump, who is 74, was “well” but did not say whether he was experiencing symptoms. He said the president would stay isolated in the White House for now.

Since early days of the pandemic, Donald Trump has been downplaying the pandemic despite the strong global public health consensus.

He even mocked Democratic challenger Joe Biden for months for his cautious approach to the coronavirus.

And this is not the first time when an American President downplayed a pandemic.

In 1918 US President Woodrow Wilson downplayed the influenza pandemic that killed an estimated 50 to 100 million people worldwide—including some 675,000 Americans—in just 15 months. But Wilson’s White House largely ignored the global health crisis.

Some historians call Wilson the worst US president in terms of handling a disaster.

Later Wilson got violently sick by the disease and news of Wilson's illness was initially hidden from the public.

According to a report by the Washington Post, in private, the president acknowledged the threat posed by the virus, which struck a number of people in his inner circle, including his personal secretary, his oldest daughter and multiple Secret Service members. Even the White House sheep came down with the flu.

But Wilson never publicly acknowledged the disease wreaking havoc on the world.

Meanwhile, Trump on Saturday said that he was "feeling well" after being hospitalised following his positive diagnosis of coronavirus. He also thanked the "amazing" medical staff at Walter Reed hospital for their assistance.

(With inputs from agencies)

After US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, many questions have been raised about the information White House has been issuing about the health of America’s top leader.

After US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, many questions have been raised about the information White House has been issuing about the health of America’s top leader. The Trump administration initially said he had mild symptoms. According to the New York Times, in a statement, the president’s physician said Trump, who is 74, was “well” but did not say whether he was experiencing symptoms. He said the president would stay isolated in the White House for now. Since early days of the pandemic, Donald Trump has been downplaying the pandemic despite the strong global public health consensus. He even mocked Democratic challenger Joe Biden for months for his cautious approach to the coronavirus. And this is not the first time when an American President downplayed a pandemic. In 1918 US President Woodrow Wilson downplayed the influenza pandemic that killed an estimated 50 to 100 million people worldwide—including some 675,000 Americans—in just 15 months. But Wilson’s White House largely ignored the global health crisis. Some historians call Wilson the worst US president in terms of handling a disaster. Later Wilson got violently sick by the disease and news of Wilson's illness was initially hidden from the public. According to a report by the Washington Post, in private, the president acknowledged the threat posed by the virus, which struck a number of people in his inner circle, including his personal secretary, his oldest daughter and multiple Secret Service members. Even the White House sheep came down with the flu. But Wilson never publicly acknowledged the disease wreaking havoc on the world. Meanwhile, Trump on Saturday said that he was "feeling well" after being hospitalised following his positive diagnosis of coronavirus. He also thanked the "amazing" medical staff at Walter Reed hospital for their assistance. (With inputs from agencies)

Woodrow Wilson and Donald Trump: Two Presidents, two pandemics and two lies

After US President Donald Trump’s announcement on Friday that he had tested positive for the coronavirus, many questions have been raised about the information the White House has been issuing about the health of America’s top leader.

Princeton University, a private Ivy league research university in New Jersey, has decided to remove the name of former US President Woodrow Wilson from a campus building.

Princeton University to remove Woodrow Wilson's name

Princeton University, a private Ivy league research university in New Jersey, has decided to remove the name of former US President Woodrow Wilson from a campus building.

The decision has been taken following the controversial beliefs and racial policies inflicted by Woodrow Wilson in the past.

Princeton president Christopher Eisgruber said in a statement that "Wilson's racism was significant and consequential even by the standards of his own time".

The board of trustees decided that&nbsp;"Wilson's racist views and policies make him an inappropriate namesake".

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Woodrow Wilson served as the US President from 1913 to 1921, but was infamous for his racially motivated thought process. He, reportedly, did not allow black students to enter the Princeton University when he served as the university president.&nbsp;

He also, reportedly, spoke in favour of the highly-criticised white supremacist group&nbsp;Ku Klux Klan.

The name of the school will be changed to the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs.

Princeton President said that Princeton had honoured Wilson for so long&nbsp;"not because of, but without regard to or perhaps even in ignorance of, his racism".

"That, however, is ultimately the problem," he added. "Princeton is part of an America that has too often disregarded, ignored, or excused racism, allowing the persistence of systems that discriminate against black people."

The decision has been taken following the surge in protests against the racism inflicted upon the African-American community in the US, which came to light after the death of unarmed George Floyd by a white policeman.&nbsp;

Princeton University, a private Ivy league research university in New Jersey, has decided to remove the name of former US President Woodrow Wilson from a campus building. The decision has been taken following the controversial beliefs and racial policies inflicted by Woodrow Wilson in the past. Princeton president Christopher Eisgruber said in a statement that "Wilson's racism was significant and consequential even by the standards of his own time". The board of trustees decided that "Wilson's racist views and policies make him an inappropriate namesake". Also read: Mississippi gears up to remove Confederate symbol from state flag Woodrow Wilson served as the US President from 1913 to 1921, but was infamous for his racially motivated thought process. He, reportedly, did not allow black students to enter the Princeton University when he served as the university president. He also, reportedly, spoke in favour of the highly-criticised white supremacist group Ku Klux Klan. The name of the school will be changed to the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Princeton President said that Princeton had honoured Wilson for so long "not because of, but without regard to or perhaps even in ignorance of, his racism". "That, however, is ultimately the problem," he added. "Princeton is part of an America that has too often disregarded, ignored, or excused racism, allowing the persistence of systems that discriminate against black people." The decision has been taken following the surge in protests against the racism inflicted upon the African-American community in the US, which came to light after the death of unarmed George Floyd by a white policeman.

Princeton University to remove 'racist' Woodrow Wilson's name from buildings

The State of the Union Address is an annual message presented by President of United States to a joint session of the United States Congress which starts after the president completes one year of his term and as it is broadcast live across the country, it is a platform for President to directly communicate to the people of America

The president address held in the house of representative before a joint session of the United States Congress, it usually takes&nbsp;place around evening.

The address&nbsp;includes an economic report of the nation, legislative agenda that needs Congress cooperation, national priorities and administrations&#39; accomplishments over the previous year.

The event&nbsp;is seen as one of the most important in the US political calendar, during the address president also use it as an opportunity to honour the achievements of ordinary Americans who are invited by the president to sit with the first lady.

The practice was started by Woodrow Wilson, the 28th US President before him&nbsp;Presidents would only submit a written report to the Congress for his agenda.

It started from communication between presidents and Congress only however after the emergence of broadcast media, the address now works as communication between the president and its people of the country.&nbsp;

The practice of the State of The Union address arises from a duty given to the president in in article II of section 3 of the United States Constitution, which says,

&quot;He shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.&quot;

Presidents who are newly elected address Congress after holding the presidential office which isn&#39;t&nbsp;considered as the State of the Union address, it is only considered the state of the union address after president completes its one year of the term.

Before each State of the Union address, a formal invitation is sent to the president made by the speaker of the house.

The live audience of the address includes President with the first lady and his invited guests; every member of Congress and their guests which each can bring one; the speaker of the house and his guests, the cabinet, supreme court justices, member of diplomatic corps and joint chiefs.

Current United States president Donald Trump will give his state of the union speech on Tuesday, January 30 with the theme set on &quot;building a safe strong and proud America.&quot;

United States president Donald Trump will give his state of the union speech on Tuesday, January 30 with the theme set on 'building a safe strong and proud America'

The State of the Union Address is an annual message presented by President of United States to a joint session of the United States Congress which starts after the president completes one year of his term and as it is broadcast live across the country, it is a platform for President to directly communicate to the people of America The president address held in the house of representative before a joint session of the United States Congress, it usually takes place around evening. The address includes an economic report of the nation, legislative agenda that needs Congress cooperation, national priorities and administrations' accomplishments over the previous year. The event is seen as one of the most important in the US political calendar, during the address president also use it as an opportunity to honour the achievements of ordinary Americans who are invited by the president to sit with the first lady. The practice was started by Woodrow Wilson, the 28th US President before him Presidents would only submit a written report to the Congress for his agenda. It started from communication between presidents and Congress only however after the emergence of broadcast media, the address now works as communication between the president and its people of the country. The practice of the State of The Union address arises from a duty given to the president in in article II of section 3 of the United States Constitution, which says, "He shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient." Presidents who are newly elected address Congress after holding the presidential office which isn't considered as the State of the Union address, it is only considered the state of the union address after president completes its one year of the term. Before each State of the Union address, a formal invitation is sent to the president made by the speaker of the house. The live audience of the address includes President with the first lady and his invited guests; every member of Congress and their guests which each can bring one; the speaker of the house and his guests, the cabinet, supreme court justices, member of diplomatic corps and joint chiefs. Current United States president Donald Trump will give his state of the union speech on Tuesday, January 30 with the theme set on "building a safe strong and proud America."

What is the State of the Union Address?

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Woodrow Wilson and Donald Trump: Two Presidents, two pandemics and two lies

Woodrow Wilson and Donald Trump: Two Presidents, two pandemics and two lies

Princeton University to remove Woodrow Wilson's name

Princeton University to remove 'racist' Woodrow Wilson's name from buildings

What is the State of the Union Address?