The NPR Politics Podcast Trump Wants To Change Who Counts When Dividing Up Seats In Congress
Jul 22, 2020
President Trump's briefing on the coronavirus raised eyebrows with inaccuracies while he promoted mask-wearing amid low public trust. The conversation highlights the implications of a new memorandum aiming to exclude unauthorized immigrants from census data, stirring constitutional debates. As the pandemic disrupts the 2020 census, questions arise about congressional representation and federal funding. Experts analyze how these changes could reshape the political landscape and impact future power dynamics.
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Trump's Shift in Tone
- President Trump's declining poll numbers, likely due to his handling of the coronavirus, influenced his recent shift in tone.
- Public dissatisfaction with his response prompted a more serious approach.
Past Behavior
- Trump has adopted a serious tone about the pandemic before, only to revert later.
- This pattern raises questions about the sincerity and longevity of his current approach.
Lack of Expert Presence
- Only President Trump spoke at the briefing; no health experts were present.
- Public trust in Trump's coronavirus information is low, according to a recent Pew survey.