Three days before President Trump’s first indoor campaign rally during the coronaviruspandemic — at an arena in Tulsa in June — the director of the Tulsa Health Department marveled at the wave of abuse that was cresting in his direction.
“It’s been crazy since the announcement of the presidential rally,” Bruce Dart wrote to Lori Freeman, a colleague who led an association of local public health officials. “It’s amazing how people strike out against anyone who they assume is not supportive of the president instead of listening to our messaging around staying safe in this pandemic.”
“You’re doing a fabulous job,” Freeman wrote back. “Be strong (as will I).” Continue reading.