Trump TV Debate Assistant Also Infected with COVID-19

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie Also Tests Positive
Chain of COVID-19 Cases Emerges in US Political Circles

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[Asia Economy New York=Correspondent Baek Jong-min] Chris Christie, former Governor of New Jersey who was supporting Donald Trump, President of the United States, in preparing for the TV debate, has also been infected with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

According to CNN, Christie revealed on Twitter on the 3rd (local time) that he had contracted COVID-19.

Christie, a close aide to President Trump, is known to have played the role of Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden during the preparation process for this presidential election TV debate.

Following President Trump, COVID-19 infections in U.S. political circles are spreading. Republican Senator Ron Johnson, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee, and Republican Senator Mike Lee have also tested positive.

Kellyanne Conway, former senior advisor to the White House, also announced her infection after President Trump's positive diagnosis was made public.

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