President Biden on Tuesday Wore face mask Attended a rare, outdoor press event at the White House – where he welcomed the new CDC guidelines, eliminating the need to cover the face at such ceremonies.
The president’s presence on the North Lawn was designed to herald loosened mask restrictions for people – such as himself – who have been fully vaccinated.
After going to the podium in a black face covering, Biden unloads it and says, “From today onwards, if you’re fully vaccinated and you’re out, you need – and not in a big crowd – you now No need to wear a mask. “
The President later asked a reporter what kind of message he was sending by wearing his mask even to the podium.
The President replied, “Seeing me remove it and not take it back until I go in.”
White House press secretary Jane Saki was pressed on the issue at a later media briefing – including whether the president would appear more often without his mask.
“Certainly, he would follow public health guidelines.” “So I think you saw him out today, he took off the mask. He didn’t put the mask back on. It will take some time to adjust and adapt to all of us.”
US Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) had faint praise for the administration over the masked declaration.
“I am glad that the CDC finally admitted that it has long been clear that wearing masks outside is silly and not justified by science,” said Cruz, who has not yet seen cases.
“Often the CDC, especially under the Biden administration, is governed by politics, not science,” Cruz said.
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