I have sumbitted a link to the primary source stating that the US president is positive for coronavirus. It got flagged and removed as well. At first I had the

I have sumbitted a link to the primary source stating that the US president is positive for coronavirus. It got flagged and removed as well. At first I had the same reaction like you but I do understand HN tries to stir clear of US politics to avoid needless flamewars, and even though are posts are not political in nature they still prefer to moderate these borderline posts because let's be honest they would lead to stupid flamewars anyway.