Trump’s science-skeptic advisor resigns as his election hopes narrow | First Thing

Scott Atlas, who downplayed the pandemic and opposed public health measures, has resigned. Meanwhile, Wisconsin and Arizona confirm for Biden, dealing a blow to Trump's election hopes

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Donald Trump's senior advisor on the pandemic has resigned after a controversial four months in office. Scott Atlas repeatedly shunned science-led public health measures including mask-wearing, stay-home orders and social distancing, and frequently clashed with members of the coronavirus taskforce.