Today I’m having an imaginary lunch with President Donald Trump. After introductions, I’d let know that while I am honored to be with him, that to be candid, I did not vote for him either time.
I would share with him that I don’t totally understand his delay in acknowledging the election results, but I suspect it involves his long term plans and a likely run for President in 2024. I understand that’s his choice and I am impressed with his belief that he will be physically capable since we are the same age!
What I really wanted to visit with him about is the Corona Virus that is ripping a giant hole in the United States. I do not understand his position of basically ignoring Covid 19. I’m guessing he’s bought into the Herd Immunity theory but isn’t saying so publicly.
Hopefully, he’d let me share Dr. Scott Maley’s post from last Sunday saying “Walking out of the hospital feeling utterly defeated. Out of 21 patients today, 14 with COVID. Some are relatively stable; others are on absurd amounts of oxygen. This is way worse than it was in the spring. Probably just a matter of time until I get it too. Please, please, please take this thing seriously or we are in for one hell of a winter,”
After listening to President Trump’s response I’d ask permission to share my idea.
I’d say, Sir, I am sure you are concerned about your legacy. I understand you can’t switch policy on COVID right now, but what about this idea?
If you would use your tremendous influence to get a really well-planned stimulus package passed and implemented it could do wonders! Such a package would likely put economic concerns on the back burner.
You are the ONLY person than make this happen.
Such a move would allow governors and other officials to take the necessary actions in their states to fight this virus with the confidence businesses and citizens needing to sacrifice would have meaningful economic help available from you and the federal government.
If this proposed stimulus has positive results I predict you’d be a hero and combined with the vaccine you have championed your legacy would not only be protected but enhanced!
What do you think Mr. President?
I’m Steve Sauder
