White House Chief of Staff's Daughter Marries in Defiant Wedding
Haley Kocher, daughter of Mark Meadows, weds in Atlanta despite pandemic restrictions
Celebration draws criticism for ignoring social distancing guidelines
Haley Kocher, the daughter of White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, married her husband Ian Kocher in Atlanta, Georgia on May 31, 2020. The wedding, which was held indoors at an Atlanta hotel, drew criticism for defying local pandemic restrictions and recommendations from health officials.
Approximately 70 guests attended the ceremony, with many not wearing masks or adhering to social distancing guidelines. The event sparked outrage among some, who argued that it was irresponsible and set a poor example for others.
Mark Meadows has not publicly commented on the wedding, but a spokesperson for the White House said that the event was a "private family matter."
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