Trump under fire for hosting Christmas parties as Covid deaths mount

Donald Trump has drawn withering criticism for continuing to host Christmas parties at the White House even as America’s daily death toll from the coronavirus hit a record 3,000. Despite public health guidelines warning against indoor gatherings, the White House has pressed ahead with as many as two dozen of its traditional holiday events. On Wednesday night, Trump hosted about 200 guests for the annual Hanukah celebration. Photos and videos…