The Last Hurrah

The One Where President Trump Didn't Let Coronavirus "Dominate" Him

October 09, 2020 UCD Clinton Institute Season 2 Episode 3
The One Where President Trump Didn't Let Coronavirus "Dominate" Him
The Last Hurrah
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The Last Hurrah
The One Where President Trump Didn't Let Coronavirus "Dominate" Him
Oct 09, 2020 Season 2 Episode 3
UCD Clinton Institute

In a week that saw the President and the First Lady of the United States diagnosed with Covid-19, the American public tried to decipher the mixed messages coming from the White House. During this campaign’s first October surprise, the President, while infected, took a trip outside Walter Reed Hospital to wave to supporters, putting the lives of American citizens at risk. After three days in hospital the President was flown back to the White House where he told the public “don’t be afraid” and to not let the deadly virus that has already taken the lives of over 200,000 Americans to "dominate" them.

To delve deeper into how President Trump is handling the current crisis and the ramifications it may have for the upcoming election, Liam and Scott caught up with Brett Bruen. Brett is  President of the Global Situation Room and was a Senior Adviser to Barack Obama during his term as President.

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In a week that saw the President and the First Lady of the United States diagnosed with Covid-19, the American public tried to decipher the mixed messages coming from the White House. During this campaign’s first October surprise, the President, while infected, took a trip outside Walter Reed Hospital to wave to supporters, putting the lives of American citizens at risk. After three days in hospital the President was flown back to the White House where he told the public “don’t be afraid” and to not let the deadly virus that has already taken the lives of over 200,000 Americans to "dominate" them.

To delve deeper into how President Trump is handling the current crisis and the ramifications it may have for the upcoming election, Liam and Scott caught up with Brett Bruen. Brett is  President of the Global Situation Room and was a Senior Adviser to Barack Obama during his term as President.