Trump wore a mask to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, after months of refusing to don the expert-recommended face coverings meant to help slow the spread of the coronavirus. 'I love masks in the appropriate locations,' Trump said.
President Donald Trump wore a mask during his visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., on Saturday.President Donald Trump wore a mask during his visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., on Saturday.
Trump's usual reluctance to cover his mouth and nose in public has been a point of controversy during the nation's coronavirus crisis, especially as cases of COVID-19 continue to spike — particularly in Republican-led states.
The president had indicated earlier this week that he would likely wear a mask to the medical center to avoid the possibility of infecting soldiers.
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