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On July 12, the pandemic was still shredding the White House’s effort to talk America into believing the worst was behind it. Case counts and hospital pressure were rising in key Sun Belt states, making the administration’s optimistic messaging look detached at best and reckless at worst.
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On July 12, the pandemic was still shredding the White House’s effort to talk America into believing the worst was behind it. Case counts and hospital pressure were rising in key Sun Belt states, making the administration’s optimistic messaging look detached at best and reckless at worst.
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