«Neither public officials nor I will risk the health and safety of North Carolinians by providing the guarantee you seek.»
More than a week after President Donald Trump threatened to move the Republican National Convention from North Carolina over coronavirus restrictions, the state’s governor is recommending that Republicans plan for a “scaled-down” convention.
“I am in receipt of your letter of May 30, 2020, demanding a ‘full convention’ which includes ‘19,000 delegates, alternative delegates, staff, volunteers, elected officials and guests inside the Spectrum Center,’” North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) wrote to Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
He continued, “You also require ‘full hotels and restaurants and bars at capacity.
