Trump marks 100,000 US coronavirus deaths milestone on Twitter

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US President Donald Trump has marked the coronavirus pandemic milestone of 100,000 US deaths in a Twitter post, a day after the threshold was reached and his silence noted.

“We have just reached a very sad milestone with the coronavirus pandemic deaths reaching 100,000. To all of the families & friends of those who have passed, I want to extend my heartfelt sympathy & love for everything that these great people stood for & represent. God be with you!” Trump said.

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