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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsDefense Secretary Esper stood beside World War II veterans -- without a mask
President Trump and Defense Secretary Mark T. Esper gathered with World War II veterans in Washington on Friday to mark the 75th anniversary of the Allied victory in Europe.
Trump greeted a rank of seven veterans one by one from a distance of a few feet, apparently mindful of coronavirus concerns but not wearing a mask, a White House television pool video of the event shows. The veterans were not wearing masks.
Esper, also without a mask, gathered with a few of the men for a photo a few minutes earlier and handed out challenge coins from his pocket. At one point, a veteran grasped his elbow.
The veterans ranged in age from 96 and 100, the Associated Press reported. Older people are at particular risk of illness and death if they contract the coronavirus, with 80 percent of U.S. deaths recorded for people over the age of 65, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2020/05/08/wwiimemorial-trump-esper/?arc404=true
This makes me so angry...Must have photo op - no matter the cost
duforsure
(11,882 posts)Who cares so little about others by ignoring the safe practices policies and precautions. If any come up with the virus they will get reminded where they could have been infected.
ribrepin
(1,715 posts)This makes me furious.
sprinkleeninow
(20,134 posts)Response to ribrepin (Original post)
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KY_EnviroGuy
(14,483 posts)but also a very bad example for our public and especially our youth.
As we've all known for a long time, Trump only cares about himself.....
uponit7771
(90,225 posts)rickyhall
(4,889 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)What a despicable Administration.