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