In this combination photo, president Donald Trump, left, speaks at a news conference on Aug. 11, 2020, in Washington and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks in Wilmington, Del. on Aug. 13, 2020. (AP file Photo)

In this combination photo, president Donald Trump, left, speaks at a news conference on Aug. 11, 2020, in Washington and Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks in Wilmington, Del. on Aug. 13, 2020. (AP file Photo)

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