I Alone Can Fix It

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Carol Leonnig is an investigative reporter at the Washington Post. The recipient of multiple Pulitzers, her work has covered everything from Russian interference in American elections to government surveillance of ordinary citizens. Leonnig is the author of Zero Fail: The Rise and Fall of the Secret Service and is a regular on-air contributor to NBC News and MSNBC.

As the coronavirus began to spread uncontrollably in early 2020, Donald Trump’s response was shaped more by political calculations than scientific guidance. Despite early warnings about the virus’s severity, Trump hesitated to act, fearing the economic impact of containment measures on his re-election prospects. His reluctance to impose a travel ban on China, his dismissal of mask-wearing, and his promotion of unproven treatments reflected his prioritization of image and political strategy over public health. As the pandemic worsened, Trump’s focus remained on maintaining his appearance of strength, even as the death toll surged and his approval ratings plummeted. Simultaneously, his approach to civil unrest, sparked by George Floyd’s killing, and his baseless claims of election fraud highlighted his reliance on divisive rhetoric and refusal to accept defeat. By the time the election results began to favor Joe Biden, Trump’s attempts to overturn the outcome culminated in the January 6 Capitol riot, marking the chaotic end of his presidency.

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