Trump mocks those wearing face masks, calling it 'politically correct'

As the number of COVID-19 deaths reaches 100,000, President Trump continues to criticize people who wear face masks, calling it politically correct. Ben Tracy reports. 

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[garrettwheeler]

Coronavirus shouldn't be political. Geesh Trump, we are all going through the same thing.

[kxtemustdie]

I don’t wear a mask because it’s political, if I have to go out I don’t wanna spread anything I might have. I don’t wanna hurt anyone else. It’s about having empathy and caring for your communities. Wearing a mask shouldn’t be political, it should be a sign of respect and responsibility.

[kamaljitpanesar]

Trump: doesnt wear masks
*4 months later*
Covid: haha thats cute

[californialove]

"Politically correct" to wear a mask he says. His masculinity is so so fragile.

[rbodell]

since masks keep you from getting covid, If I am walking down an aisle at the shopping center and somebody without a mask is coming the other way I will put mine on even though it is in just passing and not 15 minutes, better safe than sorry. If you however have a mask, you can't possibly have covid so I don't need one.

[TexasNewsOwL]

Its the David Koresh effect. They call you names if your not brain washed by donald Koresh.

[edsky]

Nothing Trump says surprises me as he has ZERO credibility.

[greenomelette]

this lying journalist didn't even include any relevant quote to back up the headline.

[billylo]

So why are we supposed to wear masks???

[RealGrayKnight]

Yes, I see now. SOOO Trump supporters... HOW DO YOU EXPLAIN THIS!?! The president mocking BEING HEALTHY AND SAFE!?! How far is he going to go people...

[RT-Ford]

Remember everyone...your eyes are also a mucus membrane and need to be covered, so if you've only been wearing a mask over your mouth and nose for the last couple of months,
it's probably too late, you've already been exposed. Sorry bout that. I should have told you sooner. Of course, the good news is, you're immune! Isn't that great?

[doctorpi]

The article has no fact, why don't you show Trump saying those things instead of just stating it as a matter of fact without basis ?

[johncalaway]

I do not wear a mask or gloves and I work and so far so good.

[andrewbocho]

100, 000 deaths as percentage of the U.S population of 330, 746, 845 =

[JohnDoe-hnnl]

I really like how your news I mean satire fake news never actually plays a video of him saying these things

[bricedice]

Absentee is not mass mail in voting. MSM sucks

[vonpfrentsch]

Is there a qualification (a name) for this person? I can´t think of any one positive. He knows nothing, he learns nothing, he is vulgar, he is rude, he has no dignity, no sense of honor.

[jbw]

Like Fauci said, its a sign of respect for others. Trump respects no one.

[frannanderson]

So we can sue him if we get sick and the diseased person says trump said I didn’t need to wear a mask?

[David-eums]

Wearing a bandana to hide your face is the same as getting down on your knees, it just shows submission to the state.