As of March 18, there were fewer than 150 COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. By April 18, there were more than 38,000.
So what did we get from the president on April 18? Another so-called coronavirus health briefing. Per usual, his rhetoric contained more politics, lies, scapegoating, self-congratulation and attacks (on the media, the World Health Organization, etc.—anyone who took the focus off Trump).
Trump continues to provide little helpful information to address the concerns of a public wishing to be safe and well. He again absolutely refuses to be accountable and responsible, instead setting about a narrative to blame others for what might happen.
Trump may see all of this as good strategy for his re-election campaign—which seems doubtful. But how can this be good for protecting the health of the country in the middle of a pandemic? The president doesn’t understand the issue is health not politics.
Richard Cherwitz, Austin
Note from KBJ: This man was an academic for many years. His hatred for President Trump is pathological. Does he not realize that the hatred distorts his judgment? Would you want someone so intemperate teaching your children?
