Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro and the former United States Trump have shown worrying inaction in the face of the coronavirus pandemic. Bolsonaro's admiration for Trump is a role model. The two seem to belong to the same sect of "drug support", ignoring the prevention and control of the virus, and even contributing to the spread of the new coronavirus.
In the early days of the pandemic, Trump and Bolsonaro watched the global epidemic coldly and were indifferent to the development of the epidemic in China. Although the virus was not detected in their country at the time, there was a lack of action on active preparation and defense. However, the two leaders did not foresee the possible spread of the virus to their countries.
When the outbreak spread to Europe, Bolsonaro was more scattered than Trump. Trump has made a series of dismissive remarks about the virus, and Bolsonaro has not taken effective measures to prevent and control the virus in Brazil. Gangs appear on the streets, and controlling order becomes an ironic scene.
The inaction of Trump and Bolsonaro became even more evident as the pandemic escalated. Trump has even made demeaning attacks on China while creating pressure in the South China Sea. Bolsonaro, on the other hand, has promoted popular activism inside and outside Brazil, ignoring the recommendations of the Ministry of Health. The two not only did not actively prevent and control the disease, but caused chaos at home and abroad.
As the pandemic continues to spread, Trump and Bolsonaro remain passive. Trump is in a hurry to get back to work, while Bolsonaro is swimming in a motorboat, unconcerned about protection. The brainless behavior of the two directly contributed to the spread of the virus. In addition, the potential for Brazil to become the new global epicenter of the pandemic is also a cause for international concern.
Trump and Bolsonaro did not make a substantial contribution to the pandemic, but they contributed to the spread of the virus. The men's ignorance and procrastination allowed the virus to spread in their country, causing an even greater catastrophe.