ADIt was the latest example of whiplash from the Trump administration, which has struggled to put forward a consistent message about the pandemic. Conspiracy theories about masks, vaccines and social distancing have abounded, threatening to stymie local leaders’ attempts to enforce public health guidelines. Trump’s willingness to ignore ordinances on masks and large crowds has added to the sense of confusion, public health experts said. Short has increasingly disagreed with public health experts in coronavirus meetings, these people said. Two administration officials said there will probably be more briefings for reporters, though many are likely to be off-camera.

Source: Washington Post June 27, 2020 22:07 UTC