Despite warnings from health officials, President Trump spent weeks downplaying the severity of the coronavirus and avoiding taking action to prevent its spread in the United States. Trump repeatedly assured his supporters that the virus was totally under control and dismissed the outbreak as a hoax. The administrations response has been characterized by misinformation, missteps and bureaucratic infighting. This will erode the publics trust in government.
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