Trump claims ‘total’ power to lift virus lockdown
United States president Donald Trump has claimed total power to lift the nationwide coronavirus lockdown.
During a press conference, Mr Trump said his administration as finalising a plan to reopen the US economy, which has been largely shut down to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
The Trump administration had signalled may the 1st as a potential date for easing the restrictions.
But the US constitution says, the states maintain public order and safety.
Ten states on the US east and west coasts are planning to lift their strict stay-at-home orders.
The US is the global epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic with 682,619 confirmed cases and 23,608 deaths.