The one common trait Trump exhibits in his dealings with countries like China: His position is firm until he changes his mind or, on a whim, says something else.
Trump changes his mind so often and denies the many lies he tells that he might decide tomorrow that he wants a national quarantine. Consistency is never part of his playbook.
Cornered by the harsh realities of the coronavirus threats, American’s factless president tries to deny things he said, lies frequents and tries to revise history.
The president who called the coronavirus “a hoax” is now telling Americans to strap in for a world of trouble ahead.
The president who ignores facts could not ignore the vivid images from New York City and other trouble spots in the nation.
First, Trump claimed the coronavirus was a “hoax.” Then he said it could be “handled.” Then the U.S., he claimed, was “leading the way” in fighting the pandemic. Then he would have businesses up and running by Easter. Then he ran out of lies and had to accept the reality and horror. Or has he?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Trump’s attempts to roll back restrictions would kill Americans. Trump said she is “sick.”
As partisan divides appear in the pandemic fight, both parties worry about the ultimate outcome of the 2020 election.
“Yes, it’s too much, and we’re worried about overall spending, but we recognize something has to be done. That’s the kind of comment I’m hearing from conservatives who would normally oppose big spending bills.”
After ridiculing their needs, Trump now want the governors to genuflect at his feet after he finally delivers some help.