Efforts to stop the spread have largely failed, with more Americans than ever becoming infected every day . In the face of the growing calamity, the leader of the country announced via Twitter he has taken decisive action -- to protect statues. Trump wants Americans to look at the anti-racism protesters tearing down statues of Confederate generals and other historical figures they don't deem worthy of monuments, and he wants them, the voters, to be afraid, and believe he can protect them. With the prospect of losing reelection by a landslide , Trump views any acknowledgment of the pandemic disaster as another mark against him. Trump wanted the MAGA faithful "liberated," even if it sent thousands to their deaths.

Source: CNN June 27, 2020 16:30 UTC