Anglophone Shattered Hopes and Lost Illusions

Abstract

This chapter investigates within the realm of political communication transformational and transactional leadership during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. It attempts to identify which qualities and styles political leaders need to incorporate in the face of such challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on the actions taken by Trump, Johnson, Marin, and Ardern within the fields of public health strategies, education, and employment to draw a clear and contrasting portrait of the political landscape regarding trustworthy and resilient leadership.