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Trump’s pandemic-aid briefing looked like a placeholder, not a plan

The White House tried to sell movement on coronavirus relief, but the day’s messaging only underscored how much of the response still depended on future improvisation and executive order theater.

Why it matters: Pandemic improvisation

First recorded Aug 5, 2020·Meaningfully updated Aug 5, 2020

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