Covid-19 Hypocrisy
Elected Officials in The West Breaking Their Own Rules
Below is a list of western politicians breaking their own rules while also enforcing Covid-19 mandates. Data thanks to The Heritage Foundation.
Image: Sunset in Southern Utah
Oregon: Governor Kate. Brown
Tells People to “uninvite” loved ones for holiday but encouraged protests.
California: Lawmakers, Newsom, Pelosi, Breed, and Liccardo
Lawmakers: Observe social distancing at swearing-in ceremony then go to dinner together.
Gov. Gavin Newsom: Attends dinner at the French Laundry with no distancing then denies it.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi: Gets haircut indoors with no mask despite being prohibited in San Francisco.
Mayor Sam Liccardo: Celebrates Thanksgiving with family in violation of health guidelines.
Mayor London Breed: Attends same dinner as Newsom despite guidance.
Mayor Eric Garcetti: Allows, and participates in, mass protests while outlawing other gatherings.
County Supervisor Sheila Kuehl: Voted to prohibit outdoor dining, then goes dining outdoor hours later.
New Mexico:
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Orders non-essential businesses closed, then orders jewelry and has it delivered to her.
Colorado:
Mayor Michael Hancock
Traveled out of state for a holiday despite telling citizens not to travel.