The Secret Service rushed President Trump into a White House bunker Friday night as protesters gathered outside, some throwing rocks and rattling barricades. A Republican close to the White House confirmed the incident, speaking on condition of anonymity. https://t.co/4g1kapP13z

— The Associated Press (@AP) June 1, 2020

As cities burned night after night and images of violence dominated television coverage, Trump’s advisers discussed the prospect of an Oval Office address in an attempt to ease tensions. The notion was quickly scrapped for lack of policy proposals and the president’s own seeming disinterest in delivering a message of unity.

The worst possible man to be in his position at the worst possible time.