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The White House was still pretending the coronavirus could be managed with vibes

Even as the outbreak worsened, Trump-world kept selling calm, control, and quick fixes. The gap between the upbeat tone and the actual public-health picture was getting hard to ignore.

Why it matters: Vibes over facts

First recorded Mar 1, 2020·Meaningfully updated Mar 1, 2020

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