Trump uses White House coronavirus briefing to promote corporate allies

US president Donald Trump uses his White House coronavirus briefing to promote companies doing their ‘patriotic duty’ by producing or donating medical equipment to meet America’s most urgent needs. ‘What they’re doing is incredible,’ he said. ‘These are great companies.’ Trump invited CEOs from MyPillow, Honeywell, Jockey International, Procter & Gamble and United Technologies to make short speeches to the press gathered in the Rose Garden. Trump introduced MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell as a ‘friend’ saying, ‘Boy, do you sell those pillows, it’s unbelievable what you do’
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