North Carolina, which is undergoing a phased reopening of the state, does not allow gatherings of more than 10 people indoors. The Republican convention is expected to draw up to 50,000 to Charlotte, the state's largest city.
WASHINGTON – North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday said he's trying to work out an agreement with GOP officials to keep the Republican National Convention in his state, as other governors expressed interest in hosting the August event.
“We don’t have much time,” Trump told reporters in the Rose Garden. “If the governor can’t tell us very soon, unfortunately we’ll have no choice. The people want it.” "We don’t know what our situation is going to be regarding COVID-19 in North Carolina," he said."We have to have options." Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, another governor who has moved more aggressively than many states to end lockdowns, said his state"would be honored to safely host the Republican National Convention."Ronna McDaniel, head of the Republican National Committee, said Tuesday other states are eager to get the revenue generated by a national convention.
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