Let’s be blunt: this administration has been a disaster! I realized this long ago, but after watching the documentary Totally Under Control on Hulu, the extent of their failures—from dishonesty to poor handling of the pandemic—has become painfully clear. It’s evident that we’ve been inundated with falsehoods.
The title of the documentary encapsulates the situation perfectly. The phrase “totally under control” became President Trump’s go-to line, an ill-fated attempt to calm the fears of countless Americans worried about the fallout from governmental incompetence. What has developed into a global health crisis, affecting every nation, has yielded vastly different results depending on the leadership at the helm.
The staggering toll of over 225,000 American deaths can be attributed to President Trump’s inability to effectively manage this crisis. He convinces himself that everything is fine, expecting the public to share in his delusion. I refuse to accept this narrative, and you should too.
This documentary effectively outlines the multiple opportunities Trump had to rectify his administration’s missteps. It reveals a pattern: when given the chance to act responsibly, Trump consistently opts for the wrong choice, often deflecting blame onto others or falsely accusing previous administrations of failure. This is nothing more than misleading information.
Every new administration inherits a playbook, a guide for navigating the complexities of governance. In May, PBS highlighted a pandemic playbook provided by the Obama Administration—a thorough 69-page document intended to help leaders coordinate responses to emerging health threats. What more could have been done to prepare Trump’s team?
In the years leading up to the pandemic, the Trump Administration cut funding to crucial health programs designed to protect Americans from outbreaks. Instead of building on the previous administration’s foundation, Trump dismantled key agencies focused on disease prevention.
So, what can we do about a president who dismisses scientific advice and neglects to learn from effective leadership? We create documentaries like Totally Under Control, which shed light on how Trump attempts to obscure the gravity of a dire situation to maintain his image.
His primary focus appears to be self-preservation rather than the lives of Americans. Acknowledging the truth would require him to confront the issue head-on, rather than merely attempting to boost stock market numbers or reassure the public that everything is fine. True leadership would involve tackling the crisis directly, listening to experts, and acting before more lives are lost.
As I watched this film aimed at informing viewers, I found myself grappling with questions. Why does this president still have support? How can people overlook the damage he’s inflicted? What blinds them to his irrationality?
Ben Cohen, a contributor for the New York Times, notes that Totally Under Control serves to amplify the voices that raised early alarms about the virus—voices that were drowned out by a cacophony of complacency and poor decision-making.
One of the most alarming aspects of Trump’s administration may be his silencing of knowledgeable experts who could save lives. Thousands of Americans seem more inclined to trust him over individuals with scientific expertise.
It’s hard to imagine how history would have judged President Obama had he been responsible for the deaths of over 228,000 Americans or made outrageous claims like using bleach to treat COVID-19. This is not how President Obama would have managed such a crisis. During the H1N1 pandemic, swift actions were taken, resulting in significantly fewer deaths than we’ve seen today under Trump’s leadership.
As this documentary illustrates, President Trump’s actions speak volumes, revealing his profound inadequacy in safeguarding the American populace.
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In summary, Totally Under Control reveals the Trump Administration’s failures in handling the pandemic, highlighting missed opportunities and the consequences of poor decision-making. The documentary underscores the importance of listening to experts and addressing issues head-on rather than relying on misleading statements.