Weeks late? Yes. Maybe too late? Maybe.
But it was his first public statement on CV-19 that reflected seriousness and resolve in the nat’l interest. It was his first public statement that wasn’t overtly corrupt.
It’s a start.
My reaction to his speech as constructive is not about giving him “credit”. Fuck that. We’re way past that.
It’s about working with anyone - even corrupt sociopaths like Trump - to save lives.