Pod Save America “Ratings to die for.”
Mar 30, 2020
Yamiche Alcindor, PBS NewsHour's White House correspondent, known for her insightful reporting on the Trump administration, joins the discussion about the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. She highlights the administration's mismanagement and political tensions during the crisis. The conversation dives into the challenges faced by journalists covering the White House, especially in maintaining safety while reporting. They also tackle the importance of accountability in leadership and its impact on public trust during unprecedented times.
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Missed Opportunities
- Mike Pompeo tweeted about sending medical supplies to China.
- This happened while the US was also facing a shortage of medical supplies.
Leadership Failure
- Trump's public failures mirrored his private failures in handling the pandemic.
- A lack of leadership and urgency within the White House led to critical delays in testing and resource mobilization.
Cost of Inaction
- The "lost month" of delayed testing had dire consequences.
- Trump's actions, like cutting the CDC's budget and sending supplies to China, exacerbated the problem.