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Where Things Stand: Trump Greets Supporters In FL … With A Handshake

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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 06: U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions after signing a bipartisan $8 billion funding bill at the White House to combat the coronavirus outbreak March 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. Earli... WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 06: U.S. President Donald Trump answers questions after signing a bipartisan $8 billion funding bill at the White House to combat the coronavirus outbreak March 6, 2020 in Washington, DC. Earlier today the World Health Organization urged governments around the world to unleash their full power to combat the spread of the virus. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) MORE LESS
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March 9, 2020 11:29 a.m.

There have been plenty of reports that President Trump is a bit of germaphobe (who also has a fear of being poisoned).

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