Originally Posted by
richiejv
I'd like to think this will make a difference and speed up the reopening. I'd really like to. But my confidence on that front is rather low.
I don't know how much any of those organizations contribute to various political campaigns, but if any are decently-sized donors to some Members of Congress, it might help a little in prompting some more Members to voice their support to lifting the ban (especially helpful if they are from the President's own party). Or not. I really have no idea what would be a motivating force for the White House at this point.