Reporter To Biden: “What Message Were You Sending By Wearing A Mask Outside Alone?”

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Posted By: Lindsey Michelle April 27, 2021

The CDC updated its advice on masks for vaccinated Americans outdoors on Tuesday. Fully vaccinated people in the U.S. no longer need to wear masks outdoors in small groups, when biking or running alone and when dining outside.

Meanwhile, vaccinated Joe Biden delivered remarks Tuesday over the CDC’s updated guidelines and walked outside of the White House alone while wearing a mask.

CDC director Rochelle Walensky’s remarks over the new guidelines:

NBC News’ Peter Alexander asked Biden on Tuesday, “You chose to wear a mask as you walked out here. What message were you sending by wearing a mask outside alone?”

Biden claimed, “By watching me take it off and not put it back on until I get inside”.

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However, during his remarks, Biden ordered that people “still need to wear a mask, even if you’re outside” in a large crowd.

And, while answering some questions from reporters, he admitted that he is “really gonna be in trouble” if he answered more questions, though he did not say who he would be “in trouble” by.

Former WH press secretary Kayleigh McEnany tweeted over the new CDC’s guidelines:

(Related: Doocy To Psaki: “Why Was Biden The Only World Leader at the Climate Summit Zoom Who Was Wearing a Mask?”)