Trump Falsely Says COVID-19 Surge ‘Only’ Due to Testing, Misleads on Deaths

With some states posting record numbers of new COVID-19 cases, President Donald Trump continues to downplay the concern, falsely asserting that cases are up “only because of our big number testing,” and pointing to the falling number of daily COVID-19 deaths.

Data shows that in many places, the uptick in cases outstrips the increase in testing — and experts say it’s too soon to know whether a surge in deaths will follow.

In recent weeks, the number of new coronavirus cases in the U.S. has spiked, particularly in places...