David Gergen actually said...

I think it's very clear that the President can have great influence on the states. You know, he issued guidelines, CDC issued guidelines, blessed by the President, and they did have an effect, but they were not orders.

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David Gergen explains the limits of the President's authority in relation to state decisions during the pandemic.

04/09/2020

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