Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush both faced difficult moments while in office, showing leadership when the country needed it most. Chris Cillizza explains what Donald Trump could learn from his predecessors during the coronavirus pandemic.
SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
How 2 ex-presidents showed what real leadership looks like
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/08/politics/barack-obama-george-w-bush-coronavirus-leadership/index.html
Trump attacks Bush after 43rd president offers message of unity
https://www.cnn.com/2020/05/03/politics/george-w-bush-coronavirus-partisanship-trump/index.html
House of Representatives impeaches President Donald Trump
https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/18/politics/house-impeachment-vote/index.html
Obamas announce they will deliver virtual commencements
https://edition.cnn.com/2020/05/05/politics/barack-obama-commencement-announcement/index.html
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