Donald Trump’s insistence on traveling to campaign events is risking the safety of those in charge of protecting him. The Washington Post reports on a recent Trump trip to Tampa.
“Even before Air Force One touched down on July 31, the fallout was apparent: Five Secret Service agents already on the ground had to be replaced after one tested positive for the coronavirus and the others working in proximity were presumed to be infected, according to people familiar with the situation.
“The previously unreported episode is one of a series of examples of how Trump’s insistence on traveling and holding campaign-style events amid the pandemic has heightened the risks for the people who safeguard his life, intensifying the strain on the Secret Service.“
The Post reports that in the past two months, dozens of agents have been “sickened or sidelined” because they were in contact with infected people. Regardless, Trump continues to hold large gatherings, such as his speech at the White House this week in front of 1500 mostly unmasked supporters.
