From usatodayopinion: 'The health of the president is of national and international security concern.'
hardly been transparent or truthful. On numerous occasions, top officials, and President Donald Trump himself, have withheld, underestimated, downplayed and outright lied. But when actual scientists and medical experts have been allowed to speak, they have generally been as accurate as possible.
That ended Saturday when the president's physician, Dr. Sean Conley, refused to provide meaningful disclosureReassuringly, Conley said the"president is doing very well" and doctors are"extremely happy" with his progress. But the doctor undercut his credibility by saying he'd" " give information on Trump's fever before admission and where and when the president contracted the virus. Conley was evasive when pressed about the use of supplemental oxygen.Actually, Dr. Conley, the American people would rather that you do provide information. In fact, they insist on it. The health of the president is of national and international security concern. All you have to do is tell the truth, without spin or evasion. The opaqueness of the response was even more troubling when, minutes after Conley concluded his briefing, an administration official told pool reporters at the hospital that thethan was indicated in the briefing, calling his vital signs over the previous 24 hours"very concerning" and saying the next 48 hours could be crucial. Sadly, this state of confusion underscored how Trump and his aides make no distinction between the institution of government and the man who occupies its top office. This behavior is less like a modern president than it is Louis XIV, the 17th and 18th century king of France who blithely observed, "L'etat, c'est moi." I am the state. News of the president's condition came as at least three Republican senators and several high-ranking Republican officialsNot wearing masks Of particular concern was an event held a week ago to announce the nomination to the Supreme Court of Judge Amy Coney Barrett. Few of the attendeesNumerous Trump invitees to Tuesday's presidential debate in ClevelandIn a year with so much turmoil already, news that the president and first lady Melania Trump had tested positive for COVID-19 was the latest shock. For many, this"October surprise" came with a kind of silent numbness. For others, it was a chance to condemn the president’s lackadaisical attitude toward masks and social distancing, or to make breathless predictions about the news’ impact on the election or the Supreme Court. The best course for the public is to take a deep breath and join in wishing the president and first lady a speedy recovery. The best course for the White House is to level with the American people.
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