Azar Defends Trump’s Family for Not Wearing Masks at First Presidential Debate
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar is declining to criticize President Donald Trump’s family after they failed to wear masks during the first presidential debate on Tuesday night. During his…
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar is declining to criticize President Donald Trump’s family after they failed to wear masks during the first presidential debate on Tuesday night.
During his testimony before Congress on Friday, House Small Business Chair Nydia Velázquez pressed Azar on whether there is “any value” in wearing masks.
“Absolutely. We recommend it,” Azar said.
She asked Azar if the first family’s choice not to wear masks during the debate makes his “job more difficult.”
“Our recommendations are always to wash your hands, watch your distance, wear a face covering when you can’t engage in social distance, and avoid settings where you can’t do those three things,” Azar said.
He added, “Now, the first family and the protective aspect around the president is a different situation than the rest of us because of the protocols around the first family.”
Watch his comments below:
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, as IJR previously reported.
Trump wrote on Twitter, “We will begin our quarantine and recovery process immediately. We will get through this TOGETHER!”