… The federal government did almost nothing to deal with the Spanish flu and there’s no indication of public demand for action. President Wilson never uttered a public word about the pandemic. …
Former President Trump tried the Wilson strategy — ignoring the pandemic — but it failed quickly and miserably. While frequently spouting foolishness, Trump eventually declared a national emergency and couldn’t stop talking about it. CONTINUED
Mark Mellman (Mellman Group), The Hill
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