The Two Faces of Trump: What He Told Bob Woodward vs. the Public on COVID-19

In a recent bombshell revelation, it has come to light that President Donald Trump deliberately downplayed the dangers of COVID-19 in order to avoid causing panic among the American public. This revelation, detailed in Bob Woodward’s new book “Rage,” sheds light on the lies and misinformation that Trump has been spreading regarding the pandemic.

Here are some of the key lies that Trump has told about COVID-19:

– In early February, Trump told Woodward that COVID-19 was “deadly stuff” and more deadly than the flu, yet publicly he was downplaying the severity of the virus.
– Despite knowing the dangers of COVID-19, Trump falsely claimed that the U.S. had the virus “very much under control” and that it was similar to the flu.
– Trump also falsely stated that the concerns about COVID-19 were a “hoax” by Democrats and that the virus would miraculously disappear with warmer weather.

These lies are not just a matter of misinformation, but a threat to democracy. Trump’s narcissistic need to control the narrative and avoid causing panic has led to a situation where the American public has been misled about the severity of the pandemic. This undermines the trust in the government and puts lives at risk.

Source: [NorthJersey.com](http://www.northjersey.com/story/news/columnists/mike-kelly/2020/09/11/trump-lies-covid-19-threat-democracy/5768665002/)