The Guardian has some more details on Trump’s compassionate and patriotic desire to shield the American people from the truth about COVID-19.
Specifically asked whether he downplayed the seriousness of the coronavirus pandemic, Trump told reporters, “In order to reduce panic, perhaps that’s so.”
As one does. If the house is on fire, you tell the people in it that it’s not serious, because you don’t want them to panic.
The president insisted his strategy was focused on encouraging Americans to remain calm, as the virus spread across the country.
“You have to show leadership, and leadership is confidence in our country,” Trump said.
Well, see, here’s the thing – the danger is a contagious disease that is lethal to … Read the rest