This presidential campaign season is unlike any other in history.

And I know that sounds like something people in the world of politics say a lot, but this

time in 2020 amidst a global pandemic, the campaign trail looks dramatically different, and

for now, pretty much empty.

Former Vice President Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic nominee, has spent the past few

months holding virtual events, largely from his basement.

President Trump, meanwhile, has resumed some travel, though in an official capacity

as president and not as part of the campaign.

That distinction, though, has been muddled as Trump's travel schedule shows trips to

the battleground states that are crucial to his re-election chances.

And what's more, these events have taken on clear campaign overtones, supporters have

lined the streets to greet Trump's motorcade, and his campaign soundtrack has even played

inside of the facility while he toured it.

So is Trump leveraging unfair advantages with an election just six months away?

And what powers does he have to ensure he can safely resume rallies, the kinds of events

that are among his most powerful political tools?

This is Kenny Do That, a podcast that explores the powers and limitations of the American presidency.

I'm Allison Michaels.

In this episode, I wanted to understand how the two campaigns were handling these unprecedented

circumstances, and how the president's power in crisis can also affect his ability to

reach voters.

Now, as I mentioned, former Vice President Biden has been running a virtual campaign

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