America Is Failing to Handle Worst Crisis In 80 Years

First Read: “The coronavirus pandemic has infected 878,000 Americans (and the real number is likely to be much, much higher), killed at least 50,000 in the country, and forced 26 million to lose their jobs. All in the span just two months.”

“Without question, it’s the worst crisis the United States has faced since the Great Depression and World War II. And so far, this country’s national leaders and federal government have failed to meet the enormity of the moment.”

“President Trump has failed to meet the moment — whether it’s in uniting the country, giving it the unvarnished truth of the situation or even just mourning the dead.”

“Congress has failed the moment — despite spending some $3 trillion in aid and stimulus, many small businesses have been unable to get loans, and state governments are seeing their trust funds depleted to pay out unemployment insurance.”