“President Donald Trump said Friday he was declaring a national emergency — “two very big words” — to free up $50 billion in federal resources to combat coronavirus even as he refused to take personal responsibility for administration failures early in the outbreak.

“The announcement was part of a raft of new measures Trump hopes can bring a roiling health crisis under control after a week of market seesaws and major disruptions to everyday life.

“As he sought to project an air of competence, Trump denied there were missteps that some health experts say have aggravated the crisis.”

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