Calling COVID-19 the Chinese virus, Eric, comes right out of Trump’s standard playbook, a playbook that he has used to somehow successfully blunder through life —misdirect, scapegoat, deny responsibility, unleash chaos, claim victimhood while relentless attacking others for the very sins he is committing or going to commit, delay and of course lie his ass off. Since this combination comes as naturally to him as breathing, millions are taken by his schtick. He’s a natural born con man pure and simple.