Notable Quote of the Day

“One timeline in play is how long it will take before infections subside. Another is the political calendar. The two are entwined. In this new era of social distancing, Trump can’t hold rallies as a way to mobilize his base and diminish his rivals. But he’s embraced the bully pulpit, and in his hands—and at this jarring moment in the nation’s history—it’s potentially more valuable than routine campaigning.”

– Peter Nicholas, The Atlantic

Democrats

• Joe Biden spoke to Donald Trump on Monday about the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic during a phone call. His campaign said in a statement, “Biden shared several suggestions for actions the Administration can take now to address the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and expressed his appreciation for the spirit of the American people in meeting the challenges facing the nation.”

• Rep. John Lewis (Ga.) endorsed Biden on Tuesday. Potential vice presidential pick,  Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, also appeared on Biden’s podcast on Monday.

• Bernie Sanders criticized the Wisconsin Supreme Court for blocking Gov. Tony Evers’ order to postpone in-person voting in the state until June 9. He said his campaign would not conduct traditional GOTV activities in Wisconsin due to public health concerns. “Let’s be clear: holding this election amid the coronavirus outbreak is dangerous, disregards the guidance of public health experts, and may very well prove deadly,” he said in a statement.

Republicans

• CNN profiled Donald Trump’s campaign strategy, including rapid response teams,  streaming content targeting different demographic groups, and the use of White House press briefings.

• During the briefing on Monday, Trump discussed the Paycheck Protection Program and said 3M would produce 166,000 face masks for frontline healthcare workers.

General Election Updates

• The Democratic National Committee announced it was spending $22 million on YouTube ads in 14 battleground states. The ads are set to begin airing in September.

Flashback: April 7, 2016

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani announced that he planned to vote for Donald Trump in the New York state primary but would not formally endorse him.