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Leading nowhere: assessing Trump’s covid-19 response

The Intelligence from The Economist

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Leadership and Accountability During COVID-19

This chapter critically analyzes President Trump's leadership during the COVID-19 crisis, focusing on his failure to unify the nation and manage the pandemic effectively. It discusses the early missteps in response and the implications of shifting responsibility to state governors, alongside the political ramifications leading up to the election. The chapter raises compelling questions about public health decisions and the underlying systemic issues that exacerbated the crisis in the United States.

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