In a matter of weeks, the spread of the coronavirus has become a worldwide crisis, threatening lives and crippling economies. This is a time of unprecedented, unexpected chaos that the developed world is simply not accustomed to dealing with.

In the United States, some have capitalized on the ongoing trauma by viewing everything through a political, partisan lens. Instead of promoting unity among citizens and focusing on what truly matters, certain members of the media are caught up in word games and wild accusations.