He said he was initially told that he only needed to provide proof of a negative COVID test, before learning this weekend that the broadcast center requires all guests to provide proof of vaccination.
“I don’t think that’s something that even someone who has chosen to get the shot should have to do, from a constitutional standpoint,” the 36-year-old candidate, who is the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani and a former adviser to President Donald Trump, said.
He added that he would accept the offer from CBS to participate virtually, though it would “put myself at a disadvantage.” But that option has rankled his fellow candidate, Lee Zeldin, a Long Island congressman who is seen as the frontrunner in the race.on Twitter, Zeldin said there was “no good reason the COVID vax mandate should prevent anyone from being on stage IN PERSON.
A spokesperson for CBS said the vaccination policy had been in place since last year – though it was unclear when Giuliani learned of the requirement. “This is a policy that was introduced last year in consultation with health care experts, government officials and the many unions representing our employees,” the statement continued. “Any candidate who doesn’t meet this requirement is encouraged to participate in Monday’s debate remotely.”
Giuliani, who was a professional golfer prior to joining the Office of Public liaison under Trump, has made opposition to COVID mandates a central tenet of his campaign, promising to hire back all city workers who were fired for not complying with the rule.NYC news never sleeps. Get the Gothamist Daily newsletter and don't miss a moment.
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