Trump is losing it. Only his name on the check? I would have thought the check would have included a buffed out likeness of Trump leading the charge with a large US flag and heraldic flying eagle behind him. Perhaps the check could be formatted to look like legal tender. Stop the presses! Some may be able to wait a few more days!
Trump might as well have some fun in what may be the last months of his term.
As far as Trump's response by closing our border with China in late January, it was early, allowing some to possibly question whether it was necessary yet. However, it was still a half-assed move. For Trump's recognition the virus was serious enough to close borders would by logical extension also require other actions taken immediately that were taken at a much later time.
We need decentralized authority for pandemic management, like the Federal Reserve is supposed to be. That way, decisions can be made on scientific principles and not on a political basis. Yes the effects on the economy need to be considered and members of a pandemic response committee might be compromised by political ideology, but there could be a procedure in place where Congress and the President could challenge a single member preemptorily per term or for cause requiring a formal investigation. It may be beneficial to have a provision of a cost for failed investigations such as a loss of a peremptory challenge by the losing party in a future term.
Our Government has been disfunctional for a long time and it would be a shame to not take advantage of a crisis. In a good way for a change.
