Presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden tweeted a graphic that highlighted the skyrocketing number of coronavirus cases in the United States, pointing to Donald Trump’s inaction as a reason the nation leads the world in COVID cases.
The hard truth is that it didn’t have to be this bad, but Donald Trump ignored the experts and refused to take action. He has failed our nation. pic.twitter.com/WAhigUtsxz
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 19, 2020
Since the coronavirus hit US shores in January, Trump has yet to to institute any domestic federal policy that would prevent the spread of the virus. Originally calling the virus a “Democrat hoax” and characterizing it as a plot to undermine his reelection chances, Trump has demeaned guidelines such as business closures, gathering limitations and mask wearing.