I personally don't think America is hiding anything where it comes to those numbers and yes, it may be inflated but the only reason I could thinkg of [based on my conspiracy theory mind] is that certain parties are trying to make Trump look like a doofus.
The divide in this country, the U.S., is the greatest it has been since the 'War Between The States'. (Civil War) And it is divided along religious and political party lines.
The atheistic, liberal, left, Democrats, oppose anything the Christian, conservative, right, Republicans, do. This is why Trump is constantly besieged by the democrats during his presidency. The Democrats believe that if Trump is re-elected in November it will destroy their work and the country for many years to come.
The strong economy of the U.S. was what insured the re-election of Trump. With the Corona scare, Democrats see an opportunity to help destroy the economy, thus take away any advantage from Trump. You may ask, would they really do that? You bet they would. The election is that important. There will be more Supreme Court justices die or step down during that next 4 year term. And they are appointed for life. Which means the next President will control the direction of the country for many years to come.
This is why Democrats want to keep America totally shut down, and then blame Trump come election time.
Stranger