This interview with Pete Buttigieg is a prime example of how Democrats are just toeing the line for a larger agenda that they don’t actually support. Buttigieg, a die-hard anti-gun advocate, caved when pressed about his position on a return to mask mandates. Democrats have been tossing this one around but I think most of them must realize that this one will never fly again.
This interview with Brett Baier was in response to the people winning back the freedom to travel unencumbered thanks to a judge’s ruling that tossed the transit mandates. White House Dr. Anthony Fauci has threatened to bring back some mandates, including masks. At first Buttigieg just repeats the same WH garbage we’re used to but the Baier pressed the ultra-liberal Dem, and pressed…
“I got it. But it’s just when I introduced you, I was talking about the Justice Department appealing that ruling to keep the mask mandate for public transportation – right up your alley,” Baier said. “Don’t you think voters will look at that and hold the Biden administration or Democrats kind of responsible for something that they really don’t want?”
Buttigieg responded, “Well, the main consideration there isn’t the politics of it. It’s making sure there’s clarity on the public health authority that the CDC has. In other words, that would be important to pursue even if they’re not going to use it right …. And as you recall, it was actually set to expire within a few days of right now.”
Baeir pressed forward asking about the “disconnect” between mask-free parties in Washington and Americans traveling on public transportation.
“You just told me you’re going to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. The president’s going to the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. You’re not mandated to wear a mask there, but the administration at the same time is fighting a lawsuit to mandate people on planes, trains and … and buses to wear masks. So if you’re sitting at home, there’s a disconnect here.”
Buttigieg said that the lawsuit was about getting clarity “on the legalities of it.”
“Well, I think most of us understand the difference between a hotel ballroom and an airplane,” he said. “And again, a lot of this is about what authorities the CDC has. So even if they don’t think we need it at all, they still want to make sure that we get clarity.”
“As a practical matter, and I know this is confusing, if you’re getting on an airplane, it’s your call. It’s up to you. And I think the most important thing right now is that everybody is treated with respect, those who choose to wear a mask and those who choose not to.”
Well, hell… Isn’t that what everyone has been saying? ‘Wear a mask if it helps you but don’t force me to live your lifestyle?’—This has been the general message from the very beginning.
Buttigieg broke protocol on this one. How dare he support freedoms. Pelosi must be pissed.