Sen. James LankfordĀ (R-Okla.) is issuing a warning to older people ahead of President Donald Trumpās upcoming rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
During an appearance on MSNBCās āMorning Joeā Wednesday, Lankford welcomed the president but also noted the risks associated with his campaign rally.
āWeāre advising people if theyāre coming to the rally, if you have co-morbidities, if you are older, or you have other health issues, donāt come,ā Lankford said. āWatch it on TV.ā
While Lankford is admitting that masks are āgoing to be an individual decision,ā he is urging rallygoers to wear them.
The Republican senator also highlighted the hardest part of stressing the major concerns surrounding large gatherings.
āThe hard part about it, and Iāve tried to explain this to other folks, when youāre at a large gathering like that, as you know, itās hard to be able to hear sometimes,ā Lankford said.
See Lankfordās remarks below:
He continued, āSo thereās going to be times pull masks on and off. Thatās why I really encourage people, if you have other health issues, I discourage you from coming to the event.ā
Lankfordās remarks follow the release of a COVID-19 disclaimer from Trumpās re-election campaign. All potential rallygoers are required to register online to attend the rally in Tulsa because a disclaimer must be signed to obtain free tickets, as previously reported on IJR.
By signing the disclaimer, attendees are acknowledging that they could be exposed to the coronavirus at the rally. Their signatures also serve as an agreement not to sue in the event they become sick after attending.
The disclaimer reads, āBy attending the Rally, you and any guests voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.; BOK Center; ASM Global; or any of their affiliates, directors, officers, employees, agents, contractors, or volunteers liable for any illness or injury.ā
Trumpās rally in Tulsa is scheduled for Saturday, June 20.