Senators blast Rand Paul’s ‘irresponsible behavior while awaiting coronavirus results

Sen. Rand Paul, who confirmed Sunday that he had tested positive for coronavirus, spent a week interacting with other lawmakers and aides and using Capitol Hill facilities while awaiting his results, fellow lawmakers griped Monday.

“It’s disappointing that he went to the gym after he knew he didn’t get the results back. That’s very disappointing,” Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) told reporters of Paul’s actions on Capitol Hill Monday morning.

Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-ND) suggested that Paul’s prior occupation as a doctor should have made him act more mindfully. Continue reading.