In a world wide crisis who is stepping up as "The Leader of the Free World"

[Under The Radar]

It appears to be China who is giving aid to other nations while the USA can’t even help themselves.

[empedocles]

1. Insightful. Will see how this plays out over time.

[SWBTATTReg]

2. I also nominate Nancy Pelosi as the 'leader' in this situation. Seems like she's on top of her ...

game and the republicans are still sticking w/ their $billionaires only logic (didn't want paid sick leave, other benefits, etc.). She managed to push the CV legislation through. Moscow Mitch was going to send the Senate home still though for their 1 week or so recess, but relented, but still sent them out for a 3 days recess. Will vote on Monday. What else can someone say? IMHO, the republicans have spoken out pretty loudly where their priorities are.

[Under The Radar]

3. She is maximizing her power as Speaker

But she is limited to the actions of Trump and McConnell to just get the USA testing to evaluate where we are on the help curve, they haven’t even addressed treatment for those infected.
We have no ability to help other nations if we can’t help ourselves.
I would be happy for Nancy to steer this ship but right now Jared has the wheel.

[IcyPeas]

4. yet trump has said we are helping other nations

I've heard him say this twice now in his press conferences. who the heck are we helping? ya' think that was a lie, maybe?

[Under The Radar]

5. Certainly a good time for the United Nations to step up their game

Perhaps We should nominate a proven leader as president of the United Nations, like someone named Obama.