What Americans' refusal to wear COVID-19 masks says about politics

To the Point

English - July 02, 2020 07:00 - 47 minutes - ★★★★★ - 573 ratings
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Scientific evidence shows that wearing a mask can protect both the wearer and the community around them from COVID-19. Yet some Americans, including President Trump, are still reluctant to put on a mask. Are there political implications for President Trump and the Republican party, especially in the Sun Belt states where COVID-19 cases are surging?