Pence delays ‘comeback’ tour

Vice President Mike Pence called off campaign events in Florida and Arizona this week as the states experience a surge in new coronavirus cases.

Pence was to appear in Lake Wales, Fla., at an event organized by proTrump group America First Policies billed as the “Great American Comeback tour.” The group announced that “out of an abundance of caution at this time,” the event would be postponed.

Pence is still traveling to the state, the White House confirmed, saying he will meet with Gov. Ron DeSantis and his health care teams.

On Tuesday, Pence was supposed to address a TrumpPence campaign “Faith in America” event in Tuscon before meeting Gov. Doug Ducey in Yuma. The campaign event also has been postponed.

Matt York / Associated Press Volunteers in Tempe, Ariz., prepare donations Thursday for delivery to families isolated by the coronavirus on tribal lands.