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Photos have surfaced of hypocritical Democrat governor Gavin Newsom of California who appeared maskless and mingling indoors alongside other celebrities and political elites.
This immediately enraged Americans, who accused him of imposing “Rules for thee, but not for me.”
“Meanwhile our school children have to wear masks for hours on end,” one person wrote to Twitter. Take a look:
Hanging out at SoFi Stadium today! pic.twitter.com/XfotiRLGz9
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 31, 2022
“Where’s the masks? Complete hypocrites!” another person wrote.
Rules for thee, but not for me. Meanwhile our school children have to wear masks for hours on end. 👀 https://t.co/lqCzE50wxs
— Joseph Sanchez (@joeyliciouss) January 31, 2022
Where’s the masks? Complete hypocrites! https://t.co/W4JVrpT8Uo
— Bill Smith (@BillSmith445) January 31, 2022
Newsom was seen at the 49ers-Rams NFL game despite the state’s universal indoor mask mandate. All fans were required to mask up unless they are eating or drinking.
Apparently, this rule does not apply to top Democrats who are responsible for implementing the mandate.
He appeared alongside NBA legend Magic Johnson as well as other Democratic California leaders.
“Hanging out at SoFi Stadium today!” former Lakers star Magic Johnson tweeted.
More from Fox News:
None of the California leaders or Johnson were wearing masks in the photos. California implemented a universal indoor mask mandate in December that was extended to run through Feb. 15.
SoFi Stadium, located in Inglewood, also has a mask policy requiring all fans to mask up unless they are eating or drinking.
Johnson’s photos don’t show the California Democrats eating or drinking. Actor Rob Lowe is also seen in one of the photos not wearing a mask.
— Advertisement — Newsom and Breed have both faced controversy in the past for not wearing masks despite mask mandates in their state.
Newsom faced a recall vote last year that was partially fueled by outrage after photos of him in the swanky restaurant the French Laundry circulated in 2020, showing him socializing with a large group of people from outside his household while not wearing a mask. Newsom ultimately defeated the recall.
The press offices for Newsom, Breed and Garcetti did not immediately respond to Fox News’ requests for comment on the maskless photos.
