Early Missteps Define Trump’s Pandemic Response
Saturday, April 4, 2020Trump’s early missteps and unpreparedness on coronavirus remain top of mind for Americans, as the president’s modest bump in approval fades.
Trump’s early missteps and unpreparedness on coronavirus remain top of mind for Americans, as the president’s modest bump in approval fades.
As many tune in to watch President Trump’s press conferences, the public continues to report concerns over his handling of the pandemic and want stronger action to assist medical professionals.
Americans report concerns about Trump’s chaotic handling of the pandemic; support for social distancing is robust and the public strongly opposes Trump’s proposal to end it anytime soon.
More Americans now say they know someone who has been infected by coronavirus. While the public remains split on Trump’s response to the pandemic, they broadly disapprove of how Trump is handling health care.
The public overwhelmingly supports social distancing and want it to continue as long as public health experts advise.
With health concerns at top of mind, Americans are especially worried about the strain on hospitals and doctors created by Trump’s response to the crisis.
Feeling the adverse economic impacts of the pandemic, the public is demanding strong, sustained federal action to combat the financial challenges ahead.
Americans are troubled by Trump’s “chaotic” and “unprepared” response to the coronavirus pandemic, while still approving of his policy response overall.
In the first edition of Navigator Daily, Americans are recognizing the severity of coronavirus. A slight majority approve of Trump’s response, but there are warning signs for the president as the crisis intensifies.
Americans are broadly concerned about the coronavirus outbreak, with most expressing concern regarding the Trump administration’s preparation and response to the pandemic.