"Trump and his followers believe him to be a king or an emperor who is above the law. In that role, Trump has punished states whose governors he deems 'disloyal' and not 'respectful' of him, making them wait for much-needed federal relief and emergency supplies of ventilators and other equipment. When aid is granted, it appears that Trump's regime is delivering supplies more rapidly to Republican loyalists than leaders in states or cities that support Democrats.

Trump is a pathological liar, and now his many false, fantastical and ill-informed statements, are making the coronavirus pandemic more lethal because his cult members and other ignorant Americans follow his dictates without question."

Chauncy Devega
Salon.com
Posted 3.31.20