Coronavirus: Trump says spikes in cases came ‘shortly after’ anti-racism demonstrations, youths visiting bars

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday claimed that the spike in cases started to rise in various states among young people “shortly after demonstrations,” referring to anti-racism protests, saying these “presumably triggered” a relaxation in mitigation efforts, despite data showing some states with large protests did not see a spike. He also said young people congregating at bars and beaches were also a contributing factor.