Pod Save America “Biden grieves, Trump tweets.”
May 28, 2020
Paul Tewes, a key figure in the Obama campaigns and head of Organizing Together 2020, joins the discussion to emphasize the importance of grassroots organizing for the upcoming election. He highlights the stark differences in how Biden and Trump respond to national tragedies, with Biden focusing on empathy while Trump distracts with social media antics. The conversation also dives into the need for engagement with Black voters and the significance of supporting pivotal states like North Carolina to sway national politics.
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Trump's Pandemic Response
- Trump's focus remains on deflecting blame and distracting from the pandemic's severity.
- He prioritizes self-preservation over addressing the nation's grief and leading a unified response.
Biden's Message of Grief
- Joe Biden released a moving video addressing the 100,000 COVID-19 deaths.
- Jon Favreau highlights the nation's need for a leader who offers solace and unity in times of crisis.
Trump's Unchanged Behavior
- Trump's behavior remains consistent, but the pandemic's backdrop amplifies its abnormality.
- Despite widespread disapproval, the nation seems uncomfortably numb to his actions.