I think the ventilator stuff may be shading into makework (a la WPA).
Trump probably has a long game perspective.
1. insurance against a resurgence in the fall or local hotspots.
2. foreign aid to other countries once the worst is over in the USA (big foreign policy political win and campaign fodder for trump in the presidential election)
I think you are SPOT ON, regarding the vents.
Thanks.
Cuomo question, now.
I’d think its your second point, to help other countries.