A top Trump adviser said people attending the president’s rally next week should “probably” wear face masks to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
“People must observe the safety guidelines. OK, must. The social distancing must be observed. Face coverings in key places must be observed,” White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow told CNN’s State of the Union on Sunday.
When asked if attendees at President Trump’s rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma, should be wearing masks, Kudlow said, “Well, OK, probably so.”
Supporters attending the rally had to agree not to sue the campaign if they contract the coronavirus at the event. A disclaimer on the registration page for the event warned attendees of possible exposure to the virus.
“By clicking register below, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending the Rally, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.; BOK Center; ASM Global; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury,” the disclaimer said.
The page did not mention any safety requirements, such as wearing a mask or practicing social distancing at the campaign venue.
Trump’s campaign manager said Friday that 300,000 people had requested tickets for the Saturday rally.
