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Translation of Dutch press article:

Without proof
Trump: Doctors lie about corona deaths to make money


US President Trump says doctors are lying about the number of people who have died from corona because they are getting money for deaths from the virus. The US yesterday reported a new record of corona infections.

Trump made his statements at a campaign meeting. "Our doctors get more money when someone dies from Covid-19. You know that, right?" Trump said. "So they say, I'm sorry, but you know, everyone dies from corona."

The US president did not provide any evidence for his claim. He has been under fire for some time for his approach to the corona virus. The number of cases in the US is still rising. Trump said earlier that this is due to the high number of tests in his country.

Trump says doctors get "about $ 2,000 more" for corona deaths. In other countries, according to Trump, other conditions would be listed as the cause of death, while American doctors choose Covid-19.

Doctors furious

The American Medical Association (AMA) doctors' organization is outraged by Trump's statements. "The suggestion that, in the midst of a health crisis, doctors are counting too many Covid patients, or lying to fill their pockets, is outrageous and completely misguided."

"Rather than attacking us with unfounded accusations, our leaders should insist on wearing face masks, washing hands, and keeping their distance."


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