President Trump just announce that he will pull the Republican National Convention from Charlotte, North Carolina, stating that he is actively searching for a new state to host the convention. The move came after NC’s governor, Roy Cooper, would not guarantee an unencumbered convention, which was to be held in August.
Trump made the announcement via Twitter.
Cooper responded:
We have been committed to a safe RNC convention in North Carolina and it’s unfortunate they never agreed to scale down and make changes to keep people safe. Protecting public health and safety during this pandemic is a priority.
— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) June 3, 2020
Trump had requested a he wanted a typical convention, an arena filled with delegates, and no requirement of masks for preventing the spread of COVID-19. But the governor suggested that a scaled down version, with fewer attendees would be more appropriate given the phased re-opening in the state.
Several people pointed out the hypocracy of the governor’s requirements given the current unrest happened mere blocks from the Governor’ mansion in Raleigh, NC.
So Governor Cooper this is considered as social distancing? Please Mr President don’t give up on Charlotte and it’s people – just call the RNC convention a protest and the Governor will be fine with the crowds. pic.twitter.com/IQCBVVmnE5
— Grant Simons (@SimonsMaxali) June 3, 2020
While others pointed out that the governor actually marched with the protesters, with minimal precautions for Covid-19.
Roy Cooper: Marches alongside peaceful protestors with minimal social distancing
— Students For Trump (@TrumpStudents) June 2, 2020
Also Roy Cooper: It’s not safe enough to have RNC Convention in Charlotte pic.twitter.com/qCyLNxTwqg
No alternative place for the convention has been announced yet.
- Dr E
