A restless Trump wants to end the country's isolation -- and his own - CNNPolitics - 0 views
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Antsy at being sealed off, with no visiting dignitaries and no large crowds, Trump has wondered aloud to aides when life will again return to normal -- not just for the nation, but for himself. The slowdown in his own life has led, in part, to Trump's strong desire to see the guidelines he offered on avoiding crowds and staying at home lifted quickly.
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He has established one set routine: the daily coronavirus briefing, where he has sparred with reporters and declared himself a "wartime president" in a somewhat sputtering bid to accompany the nation through the crisis.
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Lately, internal discussions have focused intently on how long the self-isolation measures Trump unveiled last week will last. In late night phone calls and television viewing sessions, Trump has heard from conservatives who question whether the benefits to public health are worth the damage to the economy.The issue has emerged as a key point of contention between members of Trump's coronavirus task force, where health professionals -- such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease specialist -- have advocated for a longer period of containment to prevent further contagion.
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