White House Chief Of Staff Mark Meadows Tests Positive For The Coronavirus

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Mark Meadows, right, traveled with President Trump and Vice President Pence in the homestretch of the campaign, including to a rally in Traverse City, Mich. on Nov. 2.





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White House chief of staff Mark Meadows arrives for a Trump campaign rally in Reading, Pa., on Oct. 31.





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Meadows, who infrequently wore face masks, traveled extensively with Trump in the late stages of his campaign as he raced across swing states. He was seen in close quarters with most of Trump’s senior staff as well as with Vice President Mike Pence. He also joined Trump for an Election Day visit to Trump’s campaign headquarters in Arlington, Va..

Trump has long undermined guidance even from his own administration regarding pandemic protocols, including social distancing and mask-wearing. The president continued to hold massive campaign rallies where most supporters packed close together and did not wear masks.

Biden made the coronavirus pandemic central to his campaign and his argument against Trump. In a speech Friday evening, Biden said he and running mate Kamala Harris had already begun planning for the months ahead and how to combat the virus, expecting the presidency to eventually be declared for him.