From the beginning after being briefed on the virus he downplayed it, and lied to the country. It's a hoax, it'll go away in the summer, on and on for months. He made a circus out the response. Berated people in both private and public for wearing masks. So people, like many here didn't and still don't take it seriously. Mock those that did wear masks. Held rallies. Now the chickens have come back to roost.
I see you didn't mention how Trump shut down all traffic from China and parts of Europe, and the all knowing brilliant Democrats all bashed him for weeks, saying he was trying to scare everyone, he was xenophobic, he was overreacting and that everyone should feel safe getting out there to all the bars and restaurants. Conveniently forgot about how they got the whole thing wrong right from the beginning and now claim they have a monopoly on how to properly handle things.
Progressives are the most open minded, tolerant, and inclusive people on the planet, as long as you agree with everything they say, and do exactly as you're told.
