I don’t think that Trump was “duped” by anyone. He’s proven to be a shrewed operator, and is several steps ahead of his competition at every turn.
Just look at how he played the ‘Rat Governors. “I’m in charge, he says” “No, WE’RE in charge”, the Rats said.
“OK, it’s on you then guys. Let me know if you need any help, I’ll be here to catch you when you fall on your butts again”.
He’s like any other top executive I’ve ever known: asks the opinion of the best minds he can find, and then makes up his own mind.
And look at what he’s managed with the federal bureaucrats at the FDA and CDC: he at first trusted them to do their jobs, but very quickly when they failed, he broke down barriers, smoothed approvals, and unleashed the vast creativity and resources of America’s private industry.
Perfect in hindsight? No, but darn good work in the heat of battle.
I agree, President Trump got sandbagged by the media Dems and Rinos.
I think he’s navigating around them now. Dem states, no jobs? Wait why are the red states open and prosperous?
I know a lot of people want government cheese to sit home, but more want haircuts and a restaraunt dinner.
I think it will be a study in contrasts.
Trump made an error in listening to Fauci and Birx, but he had little choice. When the “experts” hired to advise you tell you 2 million Americans a likely to die unless dire actions are taken, what do you do?
Once Trump (and everyone else) could how the curves were going, the game was up.
Trump probably knew more about Mario than his son did. And Mario surely told President Trump of his son's shortcomings.