The simple fact of the matter is that President Trump doesn't know what the fuck he is talking about where it concerns COVID-19. As a matter of public safety, no American should disregard anything he has to say about the subject.
If President Trump wants to do America a public service then he should get off the lectern and let Drs. Birx and Fauci and other members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force do the talking.
But, of course, Trump will do nothing of the sort. After all, he has an election to contest in just over six months. Trump plays for keeps and will continue to do so no matter how many Americans die because of his irresponsible and reckless behavior.
Trump's senior advisers evidently want the President to get off the lectern as well because his daily appearances are doing him more harm than good. He appears to have got the memo as evidenced by this tweet. Well, sort of:
Not one of those characters in that tweet expressed a modicum of sorrow for the more the nearly 1 million Americans who have been afflicted with COVID-19 and the 54,000 plus Americans who have succumbed to it. It's all about him and the ratings.
I don't think he'll stay away from the press conferences for very long. Why would Trump want Drs. Fauci & Birx to get his spotlight? If Trump does fewer press conferences I suspect he will compensate by resuming his rallies in states which ease their stay at home restrictions. Many of those states will be those sympathetic to his message, even if he has nothing to say. Trump would prefer idol worship than reporters asking tough questions.
One way or the other, Trump isn't going into hiding. He craves the spotlight too much. Meanwhile, Joe Biden is biding his time.
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