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President Trump says he won't mandate wearing masks; to leave it up to state governors

President Donald Trump says he won't mandate the wearing of masks and will leave the issue up to state governors during an interview on FOX News Sunday.

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President Trump says he won't mandate wearing masks; to leave it up to state governors

President Donald Trump says he won't mandate the wearing of masks and will leave the issue up to state governors during an interview on FOX News Sunday.

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