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Report: President Trump Believes NFL Season Should Start on Time Amid COVID-19

President Donald Trump wants to see the 2020 NFL season start on time amid potential concerns it will be delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Per ESPN's Adam Schefter and Adrian Wojnarowski, Trump made his declaration Saturday during a call with major league sports commissioners.

The report also noted Trump expressed his hope that sports leagues will be able to have fans back in stadiums and arenas by August and September, but "it is currently unclear if medical experts find that to be a realistic timeline" because of the pandemic.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.