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Trump and Johnson discuss experiences with coronavirus over phone call

Trump and Johnson discuss experiences with coronavirus over phone call

Donald Trump and Boris Johnson

The leaders of the two of the richest countries of the world — the United States and the United Kingdom — have experienced the novel coronavirus first-hand.

Today, the UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the US PresidentDonald Trumpdiscussed their personal experiences over a phone call, as tweeted byTrump.

Just spoke with Prime Minister@BorisJohnsonof the United Kingdom. Very thankful for his friendship and support as I recovered from the China Virus.,"Trumptweeted.

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He also used this call as an opportunity to promote his re-election campaign for the upcomingUS elections.In a blanket statement he added, "I am looking forward to working with him for many years to come, a great guy!" through he Trumpwas able to hint that he would be the person in the White House for the next Presidential term too.

Trump, however, is trailing behind his Democratic rivalJoe Bidenin the initial polls that have been conducted till now.

Johnson and Trumpunderwent treatment for the novel coronavirus, but both of them approached the disease in different ways. While Johnson admitted to being in the Intensive Care Unit for three days and did not shy away from openly admitting that his recovery from the virus was a disease,Trumphas repteadly tried to out on a brave face and claims he is "doing great" since the day he has tested positive.