In crisis, Trump’s most ardent fans find they love him more

Critics say the president failed to prepare for the pandemic and is botching the response. But roughly a third of Americans believe he’s exhibiting strong leadership, and back his desire to get the economy moving soon.

To many on the left, President Donald Trump has been a manifest disaster in guiding America through the current pandemic.

But Maria Romero most definitely would beg to differ.

“The man is not a magician, but he’s doing everything he can. … He believes in America and he believes in Americans,” says Ms. Romero,...