Trump sued for $ 23 million for what he publicly called coronavirus

A human rights organization is suing 45 US President Donald Trump for calling the coronavirus “Chinese flu,” writes UNILAD.

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Since the outbreak of COVID-19 last year, President Trump has been quick to frame the idea that China is to blame for the spread of the virus, with the American leader repeatedly describing the virus in terms related to its supposed place of origin, including "China virus," "Wuhan virus" and " Chinese flu."

Critics have condemned the use of such terms, and now the Chinese American Civil Rights Coalition (CACRC) has taken action by filing a lawsuit against Trump alleging that he has caused much harm to Chinese Americans with the phrase "Chinese flu."

The lawsuit, cited by TMZ, alleges Trump's use of derogatory terms has contributed to the reported violence against Asian Americans since the pandemic.

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The CACRC argues that the Republican should have thought better about his rhetoric choices, and that he should never have used the term "Chinese flu" because it is not entirely clear where the virus actually originated.

Although many of the first cases of the coronavirus were reported in Wuhan, China, Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said in November that this "does not necessarily mean the virus originated in China," according to The Guardian.

He added: “Traceability is an ongoing process that may involve multiple countries and regions.”

Earlier this year, a University of California study found that the use of anti-Asian hashtags on Twitter surged after a March 2020 tweet in which Trump called the coronavirus "the Chinese virus."

According to Forbes, the study's lead author Yulin Hsven said the use of racial terms to describe the disease "can lead to the persistence" of stigma. He added that the increase in anti-Asian terms posted on Twitter following Trump's tweet could be "a sign of rising anti-Asian sentiment."

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Additionally, the Stop AAPI Hate study found that Trump has become the "biggest purveyor of anti-Asian American rhetoric among U.S. elected officials" based on tweets posted during the pandemic.

Trump is being sued for defamation and emotional distress, with the CACRC claiming $ 1 for every Asian American and Pacific Islander residing in the United States, which is roughly $ 22,9 million.

If successful, the organization reportedly plans to use the money to create a museum showcasing the history and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) to the United States.

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