“Tonight, President Donald Trump is taking reckless and selfish actions that are putting countless lives in danger here in Nevada,” the governor said. Trump campaign spokesman Tim Murtaugh rejected criticism of the rally, with the campaign noting that rally attendees were subject to a temperature check, had access to hand sanitizer, and were provided masks and encouraged to wear them. Joe Biden’s campaign was also quick to bash the president for holding sizable rallies that violate states’ public health rules. At least six staff members at the site of the Tulsa rally had also tested positive for the virus, The Washington Post’s Josh Dawsey and Carol D. Leonnig reported. Leading up to Sunday’s rally, medical professionals and local officials warned of the dangers of letting the indoor event proceed.

Source: Washington Post September 14, 2020 06:00 UTC