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The president who did not rise to the occasion

Will the virus outbreak infect (politically) Trump? His inconsistent messages and misinformation have created a perception of a bewildered leader, like a deer in the headlights

Wed, Mar 11, 2020 - 5:50 AM

Leon Hadar

The US presidential election is scheduled to take place in nine months, with signs that President Trump's main claim for voters' support - a booming economy - is being challenged against a stock market in disarray.

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Washington

LET us start by stating the obvious: US President Donald Trump may be responsible for America's current political divisions and for many lousy policy decisions. But then we should not blame the Donald for the outbreak of the coronavirus epidemic. No "collusion" with Russia in...