The pandemic could have been a moment of glory for populist leaders. This is a period of heightened fear and anxiety -- emotions that typically allow them to thrive. Instead, some are finding themselves powerless against Covid-19 | Analysis by angeladewan
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The coronavirus pandemic could have been a moment of glory for the world's populist leaders. This is a period of heightened fear and anxiety — emotions that typically allow them to thrive. Instead, some populists are finding themselves powerless against the outbreaks ravaging their countries. The US, Brazil and Russia now have the highest number of coronavirus cases in the world, and as their death tolls continue to rise, their economies are taking devastating blows.Much to their frustration, the macho leaders of these countries are finding the virus immune to their playbooks. Intimidation, fear-mongering and propaganda just aren't working.
CNN's Mary Ilyushina and Nathan Hodge reported from Moscow, Taylor Barnes reported from Atlanta and Maegan Vazquez reported from Washington, D.C. Visuals by CNN's Gabrielle Smith.
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