President Trump has avoided discussing coronavirus as much as possible, instead downplaying the crisis and even mocking people for wearing masks. Last week, though, the White House announced that both President Trump and the first lady tested positive for Covid-19. This diagnosis makes Trump’s strategy of changing the subject virtually impossible.
SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
An agitated Trump encourages governors to use aggressive tactics on protesters
It’s official: The CDC wants you to wear a mask
How Donald Trump completely whiffed on his debate mask answer
Chris Christie says “no one was wearing masks” during Trump’s debate prep
US still in first wave of pandemic
Trump has the worst job losses on record heading into the election
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