Trump plans to resume election rallies despite warnings over large crowds
  • 4 years ago
Donald Trump plans to start holding campaign rallies in person again in the next two weeks, despite the coronavirus pandemic continuing in the US and experts warning about the public health dangers of crowding at events. The president has not held an election rally since 2 March in Charlotte, North Carolina, as cases of coronavirus in the US began to increase. Trump’s campaign advisers are still determining where the rallies will take place and what safety measures will be implemented, depending on the type of venue chosen, Politico reported on Monday, adding that campaign manager Brad Parscale is expected to present Trump with possibilities within the next few days. Aides describe Trump as champing at the bit to get out and start campaigning again ahead of the 3 November US presidential election. An official, confirming Politico’s report, said safety measures for attendees were still being worked out. In a statement, Parscale predicted Trump rallies will surpass those of his Democrat rival for the White House, Joe Biden, whose campaigning has also been sharply curtailed due to the virus in recent months, but who is leading the president in several recent polls.
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