MasterGnr
Veteran XX
Sure, I get that, but there's a significant proportion of the population that are too dumb too think for themselves and instead put their trust in those appointed as leaders to guide them. Trump's blatant denial of all of the science and refusal to wear a mask, because it doesn't sit well with the tough guy image he likes to portray to his base, has a direct and obvious consequence. A big part of this mess is entirely on him, doesn't matter how you sugar coat it.
lets pull that thread for a minute. I agree that Trump's actions have an impact. He doesn't let the virus dictate how he lives his life, and that is how I am. But to your point, Trump doesn't wear a mask, and so people don't and they get it and pass it to the vulnerable, who die (or are in nursing homes where Cuomo kills them).
What percentage of Americans do you think Trump influences to not wear a mask/deny the science? 20%? 40%? If it is over 50%, then he will surely win in November.
And last question - NY, NJ, CA - the top 3 states with deaths. All 3 are democratic strongholds. Did Trump influence the population of those states to disregard science? To not wear a mask?