The November presidential election will be defined by Trump's leadership during this time of crisis
The coronavirus is spreading through the United States steadily, putting Donald Trump to the greatest test of his political life.
Before Trump’s election, doomsday prophets worried what an unhinged man in the Oval Office might do. Would he press the nuclear button in a fit of rage? Start meaningless wars?
But Trump was and remains a businessman whose first commitment is the stability of the American economy. He would rather focus on cutting taxes and building infrastructure than sending American troops into battle.
The Trump presidency has not been stable. There have been scandals, dramatic dismissals, Twitter wars, and an impeachment attempt. But none of these equal an international crisis akin to coronavirus.
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