GOP Texas Congressman Says He'll Refuse to Wear a Mask Until He Gets COVID

[Demovictory9]

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Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert, a Republican, has attended recent House sessions without using a face mask, despite guidance issued last week by a congressional physician requiring that masks be worn during any committee hearings.

"I don't have the coronavirus, turns out as of yesterday I've never had it," Gohmert said about his reasoning for not wearing a mask.

Gohmert, 66, was seen at the Capitol Friday by CNN chatting at a "close distance" with Georgia Congressman Barry Loudermilk, also a Republican.

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The Texas lawmaker insisted that he is routinely tested for the virus, which has killed nearly 125,000 people in the U.S. since February, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Unless he does test positive for the virus one day, Gohmert said he will continue not wearing a mask.

[ProudMNDemocrat]

1. I do not wish COVID on anyone....

But in Louie, Louie's case, I am willing to make an exception.

[Leghorn21]

2. Best news of the day!!

get to it, Louie!

[Siwsan]

3. I can't even begin to rate that level of stupidity

It defies, well, pretty much everything.

[tanyev]

4. I hope you don't infect anyone else before you find that out, Louie.

[brush]

5. Smart, buddy. Keep right on doing what you're doing and perhaps a Dem...

will win your vacated seat.

How do dumb MFers like that keep getting elected?

[ProudMNDemocrat]

8. If only that woman in West Palm Beach, Florida lived in TEXAS....

who stated the other day "The reason I do not wear a mask is the same reason I do not wear panties...THINGS gotta breathe." She would vote for Louie Louie.

[spooky3]

17. Trump supporters are as vulgar as he is. nt

[PCIntern]

6. Well hurry it the fuck up Louis,

I don’t have a month to wait for you to get sick and die. Move it along, we’re tired of listening to you anyway. And by the way, what the fuck was that tapping on somebody’s talking? You weren’t just raiseD inappropriately, you’re another narcissistic sociopath who rejects the truth in order for You to profit somehow from all this. I know you’re making money from this, we just haven’t learned how yet. But don’t worry, we eventually will, and you’ll probably do some time if there is a God.

[North Shore Chicago]

7. In 5.....

4.....3.....2....1

You are beyond ignorant, Mr. Goober.

[sunonmars]

9. Well he's the right age and bracket to be Covids favorite top candidate.

[dalton99a]

10. For the same reason he refuses to wear a seat belt until he gets rammed by a truck

[Maru Kitteh]

25. This is how it must be framed over and over

[soothsayer]

11. Then what's with the bandana?

Is he a closet masker?

[Arkansas Granny]

12. Don't forget, Louie, karma's a bitch.

[Sneederbunk]

13. A member of the Republican Brain Trust speaks.

[Wednesdays]

14. Proceed, governor. nt

[tblue37]

15. We're waiting:

https://m.

[hlthe2b]

16. well, if there is ANYONE I hope will stick with his suicidal protestations, it is Gohmert...

I just hope he takes no one down with him--especially HCWs.

[Vinca]

18. Is there any infected person we can pay to go cough on this idiot?

[LiberalFighter]

19. The virus needs to infect him anally.

[Martin Eden]

20. Does Gohmert get tested for COVID-19 every day?

If not, he could be infected and spreading the virus before he knows he has it.

[Firestorm49]

21. Cheer him on!

[tavernier]

22. And I could've sworn he was dumb.

They never disappoint, do they?

[Nevilledog]

23. Must be nice to have such easy access to testing.

Why do you need to keep testing for something that's inconsequential?

[Qutzupalotl]

24. So let's test him every day, since asymptomatic transmission is a thing.

Maybe one of those deep nasal swabs will hit the reset button on his brain.

[beachbumbob]

26. a holding cell in DC Jail for a few nights might accomplish his wish

[MagickMuffin]

27. But why Louie Gohmert 'insisted that he is routinely tested for the virus'

It's ALL just a Democratic hoax. WHY GET TESTED AT ALL?

I think you should refuse to be tested and let those who need it have it.

[gulliver]

28. He should also announce he will oppose giving ICU beds to himself or anyone he infects.