By far, the worst thing right now is that this media is covering every minute of Trump's daily news conferences in which he completely fails to do the most important thing that a president in this situation should be doing. And that is to calm the fears of the people by giving them accurate information that reduces their fears, not misinformation as he is doing.
For example, he is continually asked about the Defense Production Act that gives him the power to put enormous pressure on those companies who are producing the key equipment that hospitals need. When questioned as to why he is not using that power to increase supplies he refuses to answer them.
My advice to the media; stop carrying his entire conferences each day, do not cover them because they are not productive, Trump is completely out of his league, he is doing far more harm than good by his complete incapability to connect with people and give them hope during this crisis. They can give these briefings appropriate coverage in brief video clips as an alternative.
Another suggestion for the media: identify those companies that make the tests, that produce masks, protective gowns and eye shields, and all the other key supplies and equipment. That will put more pressure on them to increase production.
It's becoming evident that Trump is getting upset with Doctor Fauci because he insists on speaking the truth and often corrects Trump's misinformation about what's happening. If he dares to remove Fauci from these briefings then we need individuals with influence and power to work with cable news and other news outlets to have the doctor and his expert associates hold their own daily briefings. These briefings should replace those of Trump which are of no real value.
Today, March 20, I heard Mayor DeBlasio of New York City sadly declare that his city was now the epicenter of the coronavirus crisis and he was begging Trump to tell him when they would be receiving more tests and other medical necessities so they could effectively attack this health threat. He will likely get no answer.
He also cannot understand why Trump has not had the US military enter into this effort and help to reduce the spread of the virus. This pathetic excuse for a leader appears to be in a deep state of mental paralysis which is, in itself, a great threat to this country.
Now let's talk about another aspect of fear and panic and that is in the financial sector in which the stock market is in a deep downturn. I'm hearing little to nothing coming from the government, the Congress, or economic experts telling the American people to stay calm and ride out the storm and stop the panic-selling of their investments.
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