A Fox Business host grilled Trump's 2020 campaign spokesperson for wanting to hold campaign rallies during the coronavirus pandemic

• President Donald Trump's 2020 campaign spokesperson was pressed by Fox Business host Stuart Varney about Trump's plans to continue holding rallies despite concerns over coronavirus.
• Kayleigh McEnany, Trump's 2020 national press secretary, said she's not worried and that "the president is the best authority on this issue."
• Her comments came after the nation's top infectious disease expert warned against large crowds while speaking to House lawmakers Wednesday.
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Fox Business host Stuart Varney on Wednesday grilled President Donald Trump's 2020 national press secretary Kayleigh McEnany on the campaign's plans to continue rallies amid growing fears over the novel coronavirus - even as the country's top medical officials urge canceling mass gatherings.

"Are you a little worried about holding those kinds of rallies?" Varney asked.

McEnany doubled down on Trump's decision to hold rallies. She cited Anthony Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, who in fact recommends against hosting events with large crowds.

"I'm not [worried], because we have the added advantage here at the Trump campaign that our candidate happens to be the President of the United States, who is surrounded by the best and most talented health experts in the world," McEnany said. "Dr. Fauci said to take it case by case…"

On Wednesday, Fauci told House lawmakers in a hearing that people should avoid large crowds.

"We would recommend that there not be large crowds. If that means not having any people in the audience as the NBA plays, so be it," Fauci said during a House Oversight Committee hearing.

In light of Fauci's words of caution, Varney continued to press McEnany on Trump's rallies.

"I'm sorry, Kayleigh, but Dr. Fauci, who is also testifying on Capitol Hill, he just said there should be no large crowds," he said.

McEnany replied by taking a jab at former Vice President Joe Biden, the 2020 Democratic frontrunner, who canceled a rally on Cleveland, Ohio, on Tuesday due to coronavirus-linked concerns, as did his primary opponent Sen. Bernie Sanders.

"Look, we have the commander in chief, we have the best health experts, we are taking it day by day, we are currently proceeding as normal - and look, Joe Biden, he's suspending his rallies. He's been dying to get off the campaign trail. The man can only speak for seven minutes," she said.

Varney went on to suggest that Trump would be "hit with this" after his "top medical guy" said "don't go to bring crowds."

McEnany then said that "the president is the best authority on this issue," adding that the campaign plans to proceed "as normal" with the rallies.

Trump last week said he would not stop holding rallies when questioned about it by reporters, though there currently aren't any on the schedule as of Wednesday afternoon. The president is also reportedly still planning to attend an event in Las Vegas this weekend, the Republican Jewish Coalition's conference.

At 73-years-old, Trump is among the population the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deemed at-risk amid the coronavirus outbreak. The CDC has urged people over 60 to stock up on supplies and avoid venturing out.

Trump has already faced widespread criticism in Washington over his administration's response to coronavirus, particularly his efforts to downplay the risks amid concerns over the economy. The US government is also being widely panned for the slow rollout of coronavirus test kits compared to other nations.