White House continues push to reopen schools despite resistance

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White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany reiterated that the Trump administration will continue pushing for schools to reopen fully this fall, despite resistance from state leaders and public health experts.

“The president has said unmistakably that he wants schools to open,” McEnany told reporters Thursday. “And when he says open, he means open in full, kids being able to attend each and every day at their school.”

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