European Union Leaders Blast President Trump's Coronavirus Travel Ban

The transcript discusses the European Union's criticism of President Trump's unilateral decision to impose travel restrictions on EU countries due to the coronavirus pandemic. EU leaders Ursula von der Leyen and Charles Michel expressed disapproval, emphasizing the need for global cooperation. President Trump announced the travel ban to protect American health, exempting Ireland and Britain. The decision sparked further criticism, with some viewing it as a scapegoating tactic. Italy, severely affected by the virus, was highlighted, and the EU's open borders were mentioned as a point of contention.

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