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White House political director tests positive for coronavirus, official says
White House political affairs director Brian Jack has tested positive for coronavirus, an official confirmed to CNN on Wednesday.
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White House political affairs director Brian Jack has tested positive for coronavirus, an official confirmed to CNN on Wednesday. Credit: Zach Gibson/Getty Images
Published on November 11, 2020
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