Fauci tells Matthew McConaughey that he supports ‘universal wear of masks’

Anthony FauciAnthony FauciFauci defends vote by mail as ‘you do not want to take the chance’ in person Museum unveils new Fauci bobbleheads after previous edition sold out Marlee Matlin: ‘Unfathomable’ that White House does not have sign languages ​​at coronavirus introductions MORE, the nation’s expert on infectious disease, told actor Matthew McConaughey on Thursday in an Instagram interview that he thinks the US “should have universal values ​​of masks,” reflecting the call for presumptive Democratic nominees Joe BidenJoe BidenHarris Hosting Virtual Hollywood Campaign Event co-chair of Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling Trump has plans to accept Republican nomination from the White House lawn. US seizes four ships loaded with Iranian fuel for a national mask mandate.

On Thursday, Biden called for a nationwide mask mandate for all Americans to wear a mask “if they are at least outside for the next three months.”

At one point during the interview with McConaughey, Fauci was asked if COVID-19 was a breather, which Fauci confirmed, leading to the Oscar-winning actor requesting a follow-up to a possible mandatory national edict on wearing masks.

“You’re making a really good point that it’s the subject of a lot of debate,” Fauci replied. “My recommendation, as you probably know, because I’ve said it so many times in public, is that we should have absolutely universal wear of masks.”

“The trouble with mandates is that it tends to be a pushback, ‘do you have to waste time maintaining it, or can you really use the power of persuasion from the leadership, anyone who does it, because it’s so is important? ‘

President TrumpDonald John TrumpUSPS warns Pennsylvania post-in polls may not be delivered on time to count. Michael Cohen book accuses Trump of corruption, fraud Trump demands post-vote for Florida Congress primary MORE and a number of GOP drivers have been resistant to ordering a mask mandate.

Trump said Thursday during a White House press release that the “full weight” of the government would not be necessary to force people to wear masks, while adding that he “trusted the American people and their rulers very much.” ‘

“We will continue to encourage Americans to wear masks if they cannot distance themselves socially,” Trump told reporters. “But we must not let the full weight of the federal government bring on law-abiding Americans to achieve this goal.”

“All Americans must have their freedoms. I trust the American people and their rulers very much,” the president added. “Joe does not know too much.”

A Hill-HarrisX July 26-27 poll found that 82 percent of registered voters strongly support what is a national mask mandate, with only 18 percent of voters opposing the idea.