By Jen Psaki (original source CNN)
“When the announcement came from the White House on Monday morning that there would be no briefing, there was a sigh of relief.
And not just from weary fact-checkers and health care professionals, but from members of President Donald Trump’s own political party who have been forced to at worst defend and at best explain his failure to prepare for, manage and communicate on the worst public health crisis in a century.
But there was no way President Trump was going to miss his opportunity to communicate his own alternative reality of how well he has handled and managed the response to coronavirus. He loves the spotlight. Even when it is under the worst possible circumstances. He can’t seem to help himself. How else would he blame everyone else?
Instead of a repeat of the briefing room press conferences that have provided hours of head-scratching and at times shocking claims by President Trump, Monday’s resurrected event was moved to the Rose Garden, which in the old days of more normal presidents was saved for big announcements and state visits.”
Click here to read more
Dr. Sanjay Gupta: Why You Should Brush Your Teeth Before Breakfast
We all know we should brush and floss our teeth. But the reason goes beyond a sparkling smile and keeping bad breath at bay. The mouth is a critical and often overlooked organ when it comes to improving overall health. Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down…
Thought Leader: Sanjay Gupta
Erika Ayers Badan: You Are The Problem (And The Solution)
This is an episode for people grappling with how to manage and how to embrace AI. Good managers in the future will seamlessly balance being…
Thought Leader: Erika Ayers Badan
Peter Zeihan: Canada’s China Option
Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, recently visited Beijing. This trip sparked rumors that Canada was ditching the US and buddying up with China instead. Let’s…
Thought Leader: Peter Zeihan
Biden Names Jen Psaki as White House Press Secretary
Thought Leader: Jen Psaki
Susan Rice is the VP Biden needs
Thought Leader: Jen Psaki
Ivanka Trump’s tone-deaf Tuesday
Thought Leader: Jen Psaki
