Coronavirus: Trump clashes with New York rival as anger rises over stay-at-home orders

There have been protests by people calling for some state governors to reconsider the COVID-19 restrictions.


protesters in Virginia have been rallying against stay-at-home orders and warning they ‘will not comply


Donald Trump has called on his supporters to “liberate” Minnesota, Michigan and Virginia – all of whom have Democratic governors – as he tries to get the crippled US economy reopened.


Strict stay-at-home orders have been imposed by politicians in 42 states to tackle the coronavirus pandemic, with businesses closed and millions of Americans out of work.


Some people have started taking to the streets to urge governors to reconsider the COVID-19 restrictions, including a demonstration outside the home of governor Tim Walz in Minnesota.




Hundreds of people gathered outside the governor’s residence in Minnesota


There have also been protests in Virginia and Michigan as well as Ohio, Texas, North Carolina and Kentucky.


Jay Inslee, the Democratic governor for Washington, accused Mr Trump of encouraging “illegal and dangerous acts”


The president also criticised New York governor Andrew Cuomo, another Democrat, for his comments over the federal response.


Mr Trump claimed Mr Cuomo should spend more time “doing” and less time “complaining”.