Biden Says Trump Knowingly Lied About Dangers of Coronavirus

The transcript discusses the President of the United States admitting to knowing the severity of COVID-19 early on but choosing to downplay it. This decision led to significant loss of life and economic downturn. Experts suggest that earlier action could have saved thousands of lives. The President's inaction is criticized as a betrayal of the American people, resulting in a recession and questioning his fitness for the job.

In what ways did the President's negligence affect the economy?

What is the overall assessment of the President's handling of the COVID-19 crisis according to the text?