Biden team making excuses for Joe already

Posted on: January 21, 2021 at 17:48:05 CT

The new president ditched his face mask for a period of time while addressing the public Wednesday from the Lincoln Memorial, on federal land, and as he stood at the foot of the statue of the nation’s 16th president, C-SPAN footage shows. He put his mask on after the address. Hours earlier, he had signed a mandate requiring masks on federal property, as well as on interstate public travel.

The older Biden grandchildren and Biden’s daughter Ashley were also spotted without masks.

Fox News’ Peter Doocy questioned the press secretary about the Biden family’s maskless moments during a Thursday briefing. Psaki said that the president had been "celebrating" a "historic day in our country." She said he’d been surrounded by family.

Doocy pointed to a phrase Biden coined in his Inaugural address about leading "not merely by the example of our power but by the power of our example."

"Was that a good example for people watching?" Doocy asked.

"I think we have bigger issues to worry about at this moment in time," Psaki said.

"Wearing masks isn’t a partisan issue — it’s a patriotic act that can save countless lives," Biden tweeted on Wednesday evening. "That’s why I signed an executive order today issuing a mask mandate on federal property. It’s time to mask up, America."