7,500 people gather for Pres. Trump event, without social distancing or enforced mask use

As the U.S. continues to see record increases in new coronavirus cases, Pres. Trump prepares to speak to an estimated 7,500 person crowd at an early Fourth of July event at Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Mask use is optional and there will be no social distancing. Dr. Leana Wen and Dr. Celine Gounder speak to AC360 about the medical repercussions for people attending the event and for Americans over the holiday weekend.

Also a concern at Mount Rushmore: fireworks that pose a potential wildfire hazard. The former superintendent for the Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Cheryl Schreier, speaks to AC360 about how Pres. Trump’s event is endangering park employees and attendees. 

Plus, CNN’s Gary Tuchman introduces us to a woman who recently recovered from coronavirus. She also beat cancer and the 1918 flu.

Airdate: July 3, 2020

Guests:

Dr. Leana Wen

Dr. Celine Gounder

Cheryl Schreier, Former Superintendent, Mount Rushmore National Memorial

CNN National Correspondent, Gary Tuchman

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