Melania Breaks Face Mask Rule At Children’s Hospital

CNN reports:

First lady Melania Trump broke stated mask policy at Children’s National Hospital Tuesday when she removed her mask to read a holiday book to children.

Trump, who has visited children at the hospital each year during her time as first lady, continued the tradition despite the coronavirus pandemic and record cases in Washington, DC.

The first lady arrived in the hospital’s main atrium wearing a mask. When she took her seat in front of a tree, she removed the mask.

During a holiday visit to the Children’s National Hospital, first lady Melania Trump prepared to read a story to children by first removing her face mask https://t.co/40FRvsVLtZ

— The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 15, 2020

Every year I cherish my visit to @ChildrensNatl to read a holiday story to the children & meet with the dedicated & inspiring healthcare professionals. This will be my 4th holiday visit there & I look forward to spending time again with so many brave children & their families. pic.twitter.com/oHWRAW368d

— Melania Trump (@FLOTUS) December 15, 2020