WH Compares Risk Of COVID At Trump Rally To Getting Hit By Foul Ball At Baseball Games: “That’s Part Of Life”

Talking Points Memo reports:

“When you come to the rally, as with any event, you assume a personal risk,” the press secretary said. “That is just what you do.” She compared a rally-goer falling ill to COVID-19 to a baseball fan getting struck by a foul ball.

“When you go to a baseball game, you assume a risk,” McEnany said. “That’s part of life.” The Trump campaign has said as much; before registering for tickets, attendees must agree to not hold the campaign liable if they become infected with the virus.

Dear @PressSec: Your statement is really, really stupid. Did over 119,000 Americans die in four months by going to baseball games? No.

You and @realDonaldTrump need to stop downplaying this highly contagious virus that has no cure. Lives are at stake. https://t.co/6aduT6SG0w

— Ted Lieu (@tedlieu) June 17, 2020

McEnany on health concerns over President Trump’s Tulsa rally this weekend: “When you come to the rally, as with any event, you assume a personal risk. That is just what you do. When you go to a baseball game, you assume a risk. That’s just part of life.” https://t.co/Nj065CIsxp pic.twitter.com/LF5Kad1jHB

— CBS News (@CBSNews) June 17, 2020