Amid sharp criticism, Trump allies defend decision to leave hospital for drive-by, say Secret Service agents volunteered

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Oct 05, 2020 Amid sharp criticism, Trump allies defend decision to leave hospital for drive-by, say Secret Service agents volunteered Allies of President Donald Trump on Monday defended his decision to leave Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to drive by his supporters and wave from his motorcade. Trump was criticized for putting Secret Service agents at risk. Corey Lewandowski said he was told that the detail leader of the Secret Service and the driver "both volunteered for that assignment." Rudy Giuliani dismissed the possibility of the Secret Service personnel contracting the disease because of the precautions taken. Read More Get the NBC News Mobile App Follow NBC News Check out all of NBCNEWS Newsletters here. Update Preferences | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy Update Preferences Unsubscribe Contact Privacy