I am not at all surprised that Trump just announced that he and Melania have both tested positive for COVID-19. No one in the highest levels of the government has flouted conventional wisdom regarding the virus as much as our fearless leader. He’s been extremely resistant to wearing a mask, social distancing, and avoiding large crowds. He actually belittles people who do follow the guidelines. His behavior has probably killed a number of people who have been dumb enough to follow his advice and example.
Fortunately, Trump shouldn’t need to worry too much. Since COVID-19 is a hoax and fake news it shouldn’t affect him much. At some point, it should just go away by itself, like a miracle. And luckily there are many “proven” cures that he has touted in the past. He can drink bleach, shine light inside his body, and then there’s always the malaria medication hydroxychloroquine.
After downplaying COVID-19 since February, spreading YUUUGE amounts of misinformation, modeling very risky behavior, ridiculing people who do try to keep themselves and others safe, and generally leading a national response worthy of an under-resourced third-world country, maybe Trump will finally acknowledge the seriousness of the pandemic and act a little more like an empathetic and competent leader. We will have to see.
Here’s a link to a great article that just appeared in Teen Vogue: “Trump’s Positive COVID Test Comes After Months of Downplaying the Virus” (https://bit.ly/3ipTCOX).
Here’s a link to another insightful article in The New Yorker: “What a Positive Test Won’t Change About Trump and the Pandemic” (https://bit.ly/2Gk04tH).
Let’s not forget it’s “just a flu.” I’m sure he’s being rushed to Walter Reed for a few days for something unrelated.
Great post!