Trump, supporters gather without masks in NC despite request from local GOP official

[riversedge]

Source: the hill




By Brett Samuels - 09/08/20 10:08 PM EDT


President Trump and scores of supporters gathered for a rally in Winston-Salem, N.C., on Tuesday without masks, despite the urging of a local Republican official and a state mandate.

Dave Plyler, the GOP chairman of the Forsyth County Board of Commissioners, told The Winston-Salem Journal that he felt Trump should abide by Gov. Roy Cooper's (D) order for individuals to wear a face covering when unable to socially distance.

"It's been ordered by the governor," Plyler told the news outlet. "When in Rome, do as the Romans do. When in North Carolina, do as the governor says."

But Trump, who has only worn a mask a few times in public, did not wear a face covering while in North Carolina. And only a smattering of supporters could be seen wearing masks, some with "MAGA" emblazoned on them.

During his remarks, Trump mocked Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) over the controversy surrounding her visit to a salon where she was caught on camera not wearing a mask. He also quipped that the rally should be considered a "peaceful protest" to avoid violating rules that limit the size of public gatherings.

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Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/515590-trump-supporters-gather-without-masks-despite-request-from-local-gop

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BOTH Trump and his #MAGA fans are SELFISH AND STUPID..

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[louis-t]

1. They really owned the libs, didn't they?

How many will die today?

[Botany]

2. Darwin award winners

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally Is Now Linked to More Than 250,000 Coronavirus Cases

Yet another count of the fallout.

According to a new study, which tracked anonymized cellphone data from the rally, over 250,000 coronavirus cases have now been tied to the 10-day event, one of the largest to be held since the start of the pandemic. It drew motorcycle enthusiasts from around the country, many of whom were seen without face coverings inside crowded bars, restaurants, and other indoor establishments.

The explosion in cases, the study from the Germany-based IZA Institute of Labor Economics finds, is expected to reach $12 billion in public health costs.


https://www.motherjones.com/coronavirus-updates/2020/09/sturgis-motorcycle-rally-is-now-linked-to-more-than-250000-coronavirus-cases/

[In_The_Wind]

3. This

[Bengus81]

4. Hell of alot more of them wearing masks than I would think.........

Maybe those dips are waking up.

[CaptYossarian]

5. Was the rally outside?

I heard Trump making fun of a Biden rally inside a gym.

The fallacy of "it's safer to be outside" is disproven when you talk to anyone who is adversely affected by pollen or ragweed. Sure, it may be safer by the numbers, but all it takes is one little globule to get inside you.

[Garion_55]

6. figures

[GoneOffShore]

12. 'Deniars'?

[Garion_55]

13. i changed it lol

[Traildogbob]

14. I love this image.

[Traildogbob]

15. All I will say

To trumpers self infecting themselves is the exact thing the GOP tells us all about health care. “Hurry up and die”. Free up a bed for real victims of their ignorance.

[turbinetree]

7. Call me a jerk but guess what I really don't think I should have to pay for "stupid"................

when the hospital costs in this country are going up, the system in some states are the the verge of collapse because of this "stupid" selfish shit show ............................

[Evolve Dammit]

9. We had a chance back in April and HE chose to deny, deflect and punish "blue" cities/ states.

Sociopathic, mob boss criminal with millions of morally bankrupt enablers. We can't turn this around anytime soon. That horse done left the barn, sadly. The mask refusers, covid-deniers prevent us from getting ahead of this pandemic. The selfishness is on display daily everywhere. HE could have led, but preferred the death, and of course "chaos" for his own political gain. May well work. Already calling the election results fraudulent (more "chaos&quot .

[Renew Deal]

10. I think there is something for everyone to be happy about here.

[BlueIdaho]

11. Two Words...

Remember Sturgis.