President Joe Biden, a Democrat, has faced criticism on social media following the White House’s announcement of the intention to reinstate indoor mask mandates.
On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre provided updates in the press room regarding these new “precautions.”
Jean-Pierre disclosed that President Biden will resume wearing masks indoors and will also require those around him to do the same for the foreseeable future.
This decision follows an announcement made on Monday that “fully vaccinated” First Lady Jill Biden had tested positive for COVID-19.
“I can tell you that the first lady is experiencing mild symptoms and will remain in Delaware for the week,” Jean-Pierre said.
“President Biden tested negative last night for COVID-19 and tested negative again today.
“He’s not experiencing any symptoms.
“As far as the steps he is taking since the president was with the first lady yesterday, he will be masking while indoors and around people in alignment with CDC guidance.”
“As has been the practice in the past, the president will remove his mask when sufficiently distant from others indoors and while outside as well,” she added.
The decision by President Biden to resume indoor masking has sparked a backlash on Twitter. Many individuals are expressing concerns that this move may signal a return to mask mandates for the general public.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-CA) spokesman Chad Gilmartin reminded his followers:
“‘I’m going to shut down the virus.’ — Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign promise.”
Cryptocurrency entrepreneur Bruce Fenton wrote: “The conspiracy theorists were right again.
“These loony psychopaths are going to try to bring masks back.
“Nope. We aren’t playing this time.”
Fox News contributor Katie Pavlich commented: “Your regular reminder that masks are garbage against COVID/Wuhan coronavirus and do not work.
