COVID-19 Crisis and Political Leadership

This chapter analyzes the third wave of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S., highlighting the alarming rise in cases and the perceived inadequacies of national leadership. It critiques the responses of political figures, particularly Mike Pence, and the chaotic messaging from the Trump administration during this critical period. The discussion stresses the need for urgent measures such as a national mask mandate, while reflecting on the political implications and ongoing media narratives surrounding the pandemic.