Why it matters that the Trump White House lied about the President's Covid case

When former President Trump contracted Covid-19 last fall, the world recorded his every move… and it turns out the information being put out from his White House grossly downplayed the severity of his condition. In the latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza discusses why these new revelations still matter as Trump’s grip on the GOP remains strong.

SOURCES AND FURTHER READING:
Trump's blood oxygen levels were at a 'dangerously low level' during 2020 Covid-19 diagnosis, ex-chief of staff says
https://www.cnn.com/2021/12/07..../politics/trump-covi

Seven days: Following Trump’s coronavirus trail
https://www.washingtonpost.com..../politics/trump-coro

The White House medical team isn't giving straight answers on Trump's health
https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/03..../politics/white-hous

Donald Trump sends a very clear message to Ron DeSantis: Stay out of 2024!
https://www.cnn.com/2021/10/04..../politics/donald-tru

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