Every recent evening, the fiasco that is formally known as “The President’s Corona Task Force Briefing,” is held. Despite the fact that the virus remains anything but contained, the economy is tanking, individuals remain disoriented and ill-informed, and the nation’s Governors and local officials are receiving neither sufficient resources nor guidance, Trump tells us—repeatedly—that he is receiving “beautiful cooperation” and how wonderful his administration is doing.

Anyone who is living, breathing, and remains coherent will recognize what a tragic, dangerous farce the President has become. Most of what he’s been saying is inaccurate, he falls asleep at meetings, and remains out of his depth in being able to deal with this crisis. Much of this behavior is consistent with his actions over the last three years, now appearing in hyper-mode. For the good of the nation (and probably the rest of the world as well), he should be asked—or forced—to step down from the Presidency. A “President Pence” is, for the time being, an acceptable alternative for most of us. Yet, Republican officials remain quiescent and robotic, acting as if their “Leader” is all-wise. Help!

In the foreseeable future, we need the application of the Constitution’s 25th Amendment, which deals with Presidential disability. If not that, the country requires early intervention by respected national leaders that have the ability and credibility to guide us thru this unprecedented crisis. Is either suggestion likely? I doubt it. So we need an emergency  catalyst to action.

Perhaps, Presidents Obama and Bush join together, both behind the scenes and publicly, in an attempt to provide a solution, some inspiration, and unity to the American people. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts may be a salutary addition to this process. At this initial stage, I would keep current office-holders away from the conversation. Partisanship would be self-defeating.

Based upon what arises from the above, a handful of politicians should be brought into the discussion. Some of the nation’s Governors should be added to deliberations as soon as practical. Once completed, the American people should be fully-informed and lobbied for support. Speed is vital. Trump is already suggesting the lifting of social-distancing and other restrictions by Easter. According to the medical community, such actions are likely to spur an even greater health crisis.

Let’s get started.