Will you give him credit for it?
Of course he deserves credit.
By mid-April, the CDC, Dr Fauci, Dr Birx, and numerous governors and mayors all agreed that lives would be saved if Americans were encouraged to wear masks. After devoting three months of thought to the problem, Trump agreed to follow their advice.
No matter what we think of his ability to lead, we can all agree that he deserves credit for his ability to follow.