During the CNN 360° This Tuesday (22), International analyst Fernanda Magnotta offered a detailed analysis of Donald Trump’s defeat in the 2020 presidential elections, highlighting the significant impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the result.
According to Magnotta, Trump’s controversial management during the health crisis was the most determining factor in his defeat against Joe Biden.
“He had very controversial conduct during the pandemic, at times making statements that ended up causing him immense public distress,” explained the analyst.
She recalled controversial episodes, such as when Trump suggested that people could drink disinfectant to combat the virus, which resulted in hospitalizations in the United States.
Furthermore, Magnotta pointed out the delay in implementing effective public policies as a critical point in the electorate’s assessment.
Economic and reputational impact
Despite some positive actions, such as the rapid development of the vaccine and the sending of financial aid to the population, the economic and reputational effects of the pandemic weighed against Trump.
The analyst also highlighted the beginning of the inflationary process in the United States, later aggravated by the disorganization of global production chains and international conflicts, such as the War in Ukraine.
Current scenario and prospects for 2024
In contrast to 2020, Magnotta notes that the scenario for the 2024 elections is different. Trump now positions himself as an opposition, being able to criticize the Biden administration, which faces challenges such as persistent inflation and international crises.
“We have a country that has plunged into endless complexity, which at the end of the day today faces not only hyperinflation, which is still a concrete problem, but also faces a border crisis that has not been resolved”, pointed out the analyst, highlighting the change in the political and economic context of the United States since the last election.
This content was originally published in Analysis: Pandemic was decisive for Trump’s defeat in 2020 on the CNN Brasil website.
Source: CNN Brasil
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