Opinion: The coronavirus is a real threat to the U.S. economy – and Trump’s re-election

Relax everyone, advises Donald Trump. Not much to worry about with the coronavirus – it’s just another flu bug or, as his nozzle Rush Limbaugh risibly put it, the “common cold.”Just a fortnight ago, everything looked rosy for the President. His mood was buoyant as he looked to the fall election with a glowing economy in hand, one posting some of the best numbers in half a century.Alas, shift happens. Deus ex machina; the fates can intrude.

It’s only that, though – a chance. The epidemic could still work in Mr. Trump’s favour. It could be short-lived, the markets could fully recover and, given that the virus originated in China, the crisis could serve to validate his xenophobic proclivities, stirring a further backlash against immigration.

He put on quite a show. He was confident, in command. He spoke about being a germaphobe, suggesting that if anyone should be worried, it would be him. But everything looked okay, under control, he said. His team was doing “a great job” handling the crisis. “Other countries have not been doing great.”

Mr. Trump put Mike Pence, his bellhop Vice-President, to head the administration’s response team. That didn’t reassure many either.The President could hope that if the epidemic worsened, the public would fix blame on China rather than his government. But in fact, the administration is open to criticism because of its major funding cuts to global health programs and to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In keeping with Mr.

GlobeDebate USeconomy Dems will try to blame a slowdown of the economy resulting from the coronavirus on the President. Imagine what would happen if the dems were in charge! Disaster.

GlobeDebate I think Nancy Pelosi and Bernie will be enough.

GlobeDebate His 'ticket' to re-election is the Democrats

GlobeDebate There are many many reasons why trump will win by a landslide, it’s called walkaway , hopefully we will wake up here as well

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