Vice President Mike Pence reportedly asked that a plexiglass barrier not be placed on his side of the stage during Wednesday’s debate with Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

The Commission on Presidential Debates approved the use of plastic dividers after President Trump and others within his orbit tested positive for COVID-19. Marc Short, Pence’s chief of staff, said that his team doesn’t think the barriers are necessary for Wednesday’s face-off given the 12-foot distance between Pence and Harris and other safety measures in place.