Trump’s massive failure in leadership on COVID-19 stems from a massive defect in character. Trump is such a habitual liar that he is incapable of being honest, even when being honest would serve his interests.
He is so impulsive, shortsighted, and undisciplined that he is unable to plan or even think beyond the moment. He is such a divisive and polarizing figure that he long ago lost the ability to unite the nation under any circumstances and for any cause.
And he is so narcissistic and unreflective that he is completely incapable of learning from his mistakes.
The president’s disordered personality makes him as ill-equipped to deal with a crisis as any president has ever been.
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