ses as theity prepares for nma, the president's first rally since the pandemic hit. people are already lining up outside. tulsa's mayor saying any rational person would have concerns about the rally. one local health official thinks it should be postponed. >> so many people are over covid, but covid is not over. >> reporter: the governor insisting the rally will go on safely. >> we're a free society and you're free to stay home. >> reporter: the president's campaign says masks are recommended, but not required, asking attendees to sign a waiver clearing the campaign of responsibility if someone gets sick. tonight, presidential hopeful joe biden blasting trump's coronavirus response. >> now, he's just flat surrendering the fight. instead of leading the charge to defeat the virus, he's just basically waved the white flag and he's retreated. >> reporter: new cases on the rise in 20 states plus puerto rico, and 15 states are reporting increased hospitalizations. including alabama, where icus are nearing capacity. emotions running high at a montgomery city council hearing