"There is a lot of frustration," another Trump adviser said about how the President and those around him view his reelection prospects. Meadows, Kushner and White House counselor Hope Hicks continue to recommend that Trump largely steer clear of the issue. A separate source close to the White House described Fauci's testimony as "dropping bombs" on a disengaged Trump. The White House insisted Wednesday that Trump remains engaged on coronavirus. After appearing on TV almost daily -- including on weekends -- during the earlier days of the pandemic, Trump himself has largely taken a visual backseat to the response now.

Source: CNN July 01, 2020 22:18 UTC