Russell asks me, "What can people do about the fact that things are so tense with their families, especially when it comes to politics?" IÂ try my best to answer
"Ward’s
achievement is in showing — better than any of his predecessors — how
the two circled each other warily before their public confrontation
during the presidential campaign."Â
A year before the outbreak of COVID-19, IÂ predicted that just as Jimmy Carter's presidency was derailed by "unforeseen external events,"Â Trump should beware the unexpected crisis. "Presidents always have to deal with crises and [Trump] hasn't had one yet, which is a sign that there may one in the cards,"Â I said.Â