Staff Reports
In a stunning display of hypocrisy, President Joe Biden has once again shown that the rules don’t apply to him. Despite White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s claims that the president would be following CDC guidance and wearing a mask indoors, Biden was caught on camera flouting these very guidelines during a recent event.
Joe Biden's Already Contradicted KJP's Remarks on Masking
https://t.co/xITeEC3QwV— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 6, 2023
During the presentation of the Medal of Honor to Army Captain Larry L. Taylor, Biden couldn’t even be bothered to keep his mask on while speaking. He removed his mask and neglected to put it back on, even when standing in close proximity to others. It’s a clear example of “do as I say, not as I do” from the commander-in-chief.
KJP TODAY: Biden "will be masking while indoors and around people."
BIDEN HOURS LATER: 🚫😷 pic.twitter.com/dBBR7rBr3x
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 5, 2023
Joe Biden just BOLTED out of the room immediately after awarding the Medal of Honor to Army Captain Larry Taylor.
The ceremony continued on for several minutes afterwards.
Biden completely missed a concluding prayer. pic.twitter.com/BjSdeHcLPD
— Townhall.com (@townhallcom) September 5, 2023
KJP: "We encourage Americans to get those vaccines. We know that these vaccines work, right?" pic.twitter.com/oID04lnfnp
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) September 5, 2023
What makes this hypocrisy even more glaring is the White House’s push for COVID boosters. Despite Jean-Pierre’s constant encouragement for Americans to get the booster shots, it seems that the president himself can’t be bothered to follow the CDC’s recommendations on a basic mask-wearing protocol. How can we trust the guidance coming from the White House if the president himself ignores it?
This incident raises valid concerns about the future of mask mandates. With colleges, universities, and even elementary schools once again imposing mask mandates, it’s not a stretch to imagine the White House pushing for more stringent mask requirements in the future. If Biden can’t even follow the current guidelines, it’s worth questioning how much more the American people will be expected to endure.
It’s time for the White House to practice what they preach. If they expect the rest of us to mask up and follow their guidance, they should lead by example. The American people deserve a president who takes their health and safety seriously, not one who flouts the rules whenever it suits him. It’s time for Biden to step up, put his mask on, and show some consistency in his actions.
