Kamala Harris Weighs on National Mask Mandate: It Is ‘a Sacrifice We Have To Make’

Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris shared her thoughts about the idea of a national mask mandate being implemented to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

On Friday, Harris appeared on “The Today Show” where she was asked about the possibility of a national mask mandate being enforced if she and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are elected in November.

Harris acknowledged that she is aware of the fact that no one is a fan of mask wearing. However, she also stressed why the sacrifice is still important in the midst of the pandemic.

“It’s a standard. I mean, nobody’s going to be punished,” Harris said.

“Nobody likes to wear a mask. This is a universal feeling, right? … The point is this is: What we, as responsible people who love our neighbors, we have to just do that right now. God willing, it won’t be forever. But this is a sacrifice we have to make.”

See Harris’ remarks below:

Harris’ latest remarks come months after repeated calls for a national strategy and federal mask mandate to help mitigate the spread of the coronavirus.

For months, President Donald Trump also refused to wear a mask as he repeatedly downplayed the effectiveness of them. On multiple occassions, the president stressed that mask-wearing was a voluntary

“So with the masks, it’s going to be, really, a voluntary thing. You can do it. You don’t have to do it, “Trump said, adding, “I’m choosing not to do it, but some people may want to do it, and that’s okay. It may be good. Probably will. They’re making a recommendation. It’s only a recommendation. It’s voluntary.: