As protests continue throughout the country despite coronavirus fears, President Trump’s reelection campaign has had to fight in court to hold it’s first rally since the pandemic lockdowns began. In what can only be utter hypocracy, the media and political pundits have claimed social justice and free speech outweigh the potential hazards from COVID 19, but a rally for President Trump is a danger.
For all the media complaining about Trump’s upcoming rally:
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) June 19, 2020
Why were you so silent when hundreds of thousands of people flooded the streets in the last two weeks?
Does the virus know the difference between Trump supporters and “protestors?”
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As is typical for a Trump rally, people have been lined up outside the venue for a couple of days in hopes of securing a seat inside the arena.In a concerted effort to deter attendees, the mayor of Tulsa even ordered a brand new curfew that forced attendees to go home and lose their place in line. Keeping your place is particularly critical for this rally since over 1 million (and counting) people have reserved tickets online.
Jason from Arkansas has waited DAYS for President Trump's #TulsaRally. Here's why:
— Kyle Martinsen (@KyleMartinsen_) June 19, 2020
"The enthusiasm that he creates, coming through with his promises…not giving up, fighting back, it makes us proud."
"Since day one, I told myself if I could get to a rally, I was gonna go." pic.twitter.com/fxeI2DDcJx
However, the campaign scored a win over a group of Tulsa businesses and residents who filed a lawsuit earlier this week, aimed at preventing the Trump rally from occurring on June 20th. The Oklahoma Supreme Court rejected the appeal to have the rally require social distancing measures at the 19,000- capacity Bok Center.
The attorney who sued us to stop the Trump Rally currently trying to make his case by appealing to @edhenry to understand “his heart.”
— Jenna Ellis (@JennaEllisEsq) June 19, 2020
Not a legal claim, my dude.
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The rally will go on as scheduled and the campaign plans to take precautions to slow the spread of the virus. In a White House briefing this afternoon, White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany told reporters that attendees would be subjected to temperature check and would be provide hand sanitizer and masks. Wearing the masks, however, will be optional.
Whether related or not, Tulsa mayor, G.T. Bynum (R), has lifted the curfew that was supposed to extend for the weekend. In an announcement of the change Bynum said:
Last night, I enacted a curfew at the request of Tulsa Police Chief Wendell Franklin, following consultation with the United States Secret Service based on intelligence they had received. Today, we were told the curfew is no longer necessary so I am rescinding it.
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