Coronavirus task force members have been cognizant of two messages: one for millions of Americans; another for the man just a few feet away.
Over the past week, as President Donald Trump top officials came to the podium to give their updates, they first gave thanks.
“Let me start by thanking you, Mr. President and Mr. Vice President, for your decisive leadership,” offered Attorney General William Barr.
“Thank you, Mr. President and Mr. Vice President for your tireless leadership,” proclaimed Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson.
“Today’s announcement is just the latest in a long line of bold, decisive actions the president has taken to protect Americans from the coronavirus spreading across our borders,” remarked Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar.
And as they talked, they peppered their remarks with frequent reminders of who they served — “at the president’s direction,” “with the president’s leadership” — as their boss stood watching.
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