For Trump, catching the virus cuts straight to the heart of the strength narrative. Even for his most avid supporters, who believe that his awesomeness resolves all contradictions, this has to be a source of dismay and confusion. But what happens next?
The mortality rate for the virus is less than two percent, at last count, and Trump has the best medical care available, so it is likely that he will be healthy and back on the trail in one or two weeks. His ultimate triumph over the virus will then be perceived as more evidence of his status as a right-wing superhero. Anyone who can beat the big, bad virus can eat Biden for lunch, right?
Fortunately, it will be too late to matter. The arc of the election has already been established. The only remaining questions involve voter suppression.