Pod Save America “1600 Covid Ave.”
May 11, 2020
Harry Enten, a CNN political analyst known for his sharp polling insights, and Patrick Radden Keefe, acclaimed New Yorker writer and host of 'Wind of Change,' dive into the political chaos within the White House during COVID-19. They discuss Attorney General Bill Barr's controversial actions, Barack Obama’s critiques, and the looming threat of election interference. The conversation also touches on polling dynamics for the 2024 election and the significance of voter engagement, intertwining politics with the cultural impact of music during tumultuous times.
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COVID-19 in the White House
- Two White House staffers tested positive for COVID-19, including the president's valet and the vice president's press secretary.
- Several senior health officials are now self-quarantining, including Dr. Fauci.
Trump's Testing Stance
- Trump's downplaying the need for testing because of the slow federal response.
- This White House outbreak shows why reopening the economy without widespread testing is doomed to fail.
Trump's Disrespectful Behavior
- Trump held an event with World War II veterans without wearing a mask.
- Kayleigh McEnany's response was that the veterans "chose to come," placing the onus on them.