White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows' Daughter's Wedding Defied COVID-19 Rules
Haley Kocher and Ian Kocher's May 2020 Nuptials Broke Atlanta's Mask Mandate
Haley Kocher, the daughter of White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, married her husband Ian Kocher in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 30, 2020. The wedding was held indoors at the St. Regis Atlanta hotel with about 70 guests in attendance, despite a state order requiring face masks in public places at the time.
Guests Attended Without Masks, Ignoring State Mandate
Photos from the wedding show that many guests did not wear masks, violating Atlanta's mask mandate. The mandate, which was in effect at the time of the wedding, required people to wear face coverings in public places where social distancing was not possible.
Meadows Defended the Wedding, but Later Apologized
Meadows initially defended the wedding, saying that it was a "private event" and that the guests were "responsible for their own health." However, he later apologized for the event, saying that he "should have been more mindful" of the state's mask mandate.
The Wedding Sparked Criticism and Raised Questions About Meadows' Judgment
The wedding sparked criticism from public health officials and others who argued that it sent the wrong message about the importance of following public health guidelines. The event also raised questions about Meadows' judgment, as he is tasked with advising President Trump on how to handle the COVID-19 pandemic.
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