Staff Reports
The rise of the anti-mask trend has caught the attention of social media users as reports of mask mandates returning to schools and hospitals have been reported. The movement gained momentum after former President Trump declared his opposition to the mandates in a video response.
Kari Lake, a Republican candidate for governor of Arizona, commended Trump on Twitter for his message of defiance. She also stated that the state would not compromise. Tomi Lahren of Fox News echoed Lake's sentiments, stating that people would not comply with mask mandates.
Rob Schneider, a former cast member of "Saturday Night Live," criticized the Atlanta College's decision to reinstate masks as a precautionary measure. In response, he said that he had a protective foot and that students should wake up and say no.
Simone Gold, a doctor and the head of the anti-mandate organization America's Frontline Doctors, stated that they would not comply with mandates or lockdowns. She also said that they would not close schools.
Kyle Becker, a conservative journalist, urged individuals to boycott establishments that enforce mask mandates. He said that they would lose their business and that of others.
Amen, Mr. President.
WE WILL NOT COMPLY! https://t.co/xuJAHVqlIk
— Kari Lake (@KariLake) August 31, 2023
The anti-mask movement was sparked by the growing number of COVID-19 restrictions. Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky criticized the measures, saying that those behind them have no shame. It was also reported that the Department of Homeland Security would implement full COVID-19 mandates by September.
Senator Rand Paul criticized the actions of certain individuals and groups, who he said were promoting fear and financial gain through the use of scaremongering. He noted that the actions of these individuals contradicted science. One example of this was the decision of Morris Brown College to reinstate its mask mandates.
The mask mandate's reinstatement has led to the rise of the anti-mask movement, which is a vocal response to the growing number of restrictions. Individuals and conservative politicians have expressed their dissatisfaction with the government's overreaching.
