evidence: Shortly after confirmation of the first coronavirus death in the US, Donald Trump rebuffed criticism for using the word "hoax" in describing the outbreak. The president also touted his administration’s coronavirus response as "the most aggressive action in modern history". Trump made his startling "hoax" claim at a rally on Friday in North Charleston, South Carolina, the state which held a Democratic primary on Saturday. [...] Trump was also asked if his use of "hoax" could deter people from taking cautionary steps against the coronavirus. He said it would not.