Experts Say Trump Downplaying Risks Of The Coronavirus Was Not Justified

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In times of crisis, leadership experts recommend a blunt approach. But in the early days of the pandemic, President Trump chose the opposite tactic, downplaying the threat reportedly to reduce panic.

 

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He downplayed it for his benefit, not the public

One doesn't really have to be an 'expert' to reach that conclusion.

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