Trump visited a mask factory without wearing a mask, causing controversy. Before leaving, he promised: I will wear a mask

[Global Times reporter Wang Boyaqi] Trump still did not wear a mask when visiting a mask production factory. According to CNBC, earlier on the 5th, before visiting a mask production factory in Arizona, Trump told the media that if necessary, he would wear a mask during the visit. However, when Air Force One landed in Arizona, Trump appeared in front of the camera without wearing a mask, and the same was true during his factory visit. The report said White House staff explained that the company that owns the factory did not require the president and other accompanying personnel to wear masks. However, CNBC noticed that every worker on the production line wore a mask that day, and there were signs in the factory requiring everyone to wear masks.

According to CNBC, Trump visited a Honeywell factory in Phoenix, Arizona on the 5th. The report said the factory has currently produced millions of N95 masks for the US federal government. After the tour, Trump addressed the workers present and praised Honeywell employees. "Not long ago, we saw a brand new production line. You are producing high-quality N95 masks with very good quality..." However, compared to this speech, the US media seemed to pay more attention to Trump's action of not wearing a mask that day.

Screenshot of CNBC report: Trump did not wear a mask at the Honeywell factory producing masks

CNBC said that although Trump and his entourage wore goggles for protection that day, they did not wear masks. On the other hand, every worker on the production line wore a mask, and there were signs in the factory requiring everyone to wear masks.

In this regard, the report said that a White House staff member explained that Honeywell told the White House that Trump and other entourage did not need to wear masks.

Trump's action of not wearing a mask not only seemed to contradict the factory's regulations, but was also completely different from a statement he made earlier that day. CNBC said that earlier on the 5th, before Trump went to Arizona, he talked to the media about whether he would wear a mask during his visit. At that time, he showed an attitude: "If it is an environment where masks are (produced), I will definitely do that (wear a mask)."

In fact, US Vice President Pence was also subject to similar questioning not long ago. CNBC stated that on April 28, Pence was criticized for not wearing a mask while visiting a medical center, which required all visitors, patients and staff to wear masks to prevent infection with the new coronavirus. In the face of criticism and questioning, on May 3, in a show with Trump, Pence responded to the matter and said that although he did not think he posed a threat to the health of others, he should still comply with the requirements of the Minnesota medical institution for other patients and visitors and wear a mask.