Pence, Harris Will Be 12 Feet Apart at Their Debate Next Week

  • Debate commission had initially required a buffer of 7 feet
  • Change comes after Trump is hospitalized with Covid-19
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Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Kamala Harris will be placed farther apart at their debate next week, a response to President Donald Trump’s diagnosis of Covid-19, according to people familiar with the development.