Texas Rep. Louie Gohmert–an avid anti-mask politician who contracted COVID-19 this month–now says he found the source of his infection: his mask.
In an interview with KETK News, Gohmert simultaneously defends his anti-mask position and the threat of the coronavirus by explaining that wearing a mask actually infected him with COVID-19. He tested positive while visiting the White House.
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“It’s really ironic,” Gohmert says, “because a lot of people have made a big deal out of my not wearing a mask a whole lot but in the last week or two I have worn a mask more than I have the whole last four months.” Gohmert then went on to claim that reports of his being admonished by congressional leaders for not wearing a mask on the floor of the legislature are concocted by the media.
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“I can’t help but wonder if by keeping a mask on and keeping it in place, if I might have put some germs, some of the virus on the mask and breathed it in,” he speculates. “But the reports of my demise are very premature.”
Gohmert went on to say that he has no symptoms of the virus, and that he plans to quarantine for 10 days. He also says he plans to wear a mask from now on since he has the virus. He also reiterated that he believes had he not been wearing a mask, he would not have contracted the disease. Gohmert also didn’t mention his previous claim that Germany had invented a cure for the virus.
In addition to his opposition against wearing of masks during the COVID-19 crisis, Gohmert has a long history of demonizing queer people, including opposing the repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” opposing legal protections for LGBTQ people under hate crime laws, opposing marriage equality and claiming gay sex doesn’t advance the species. He also opposed making lynching a federal hate crime, and favors heavily arming teachers to prevent school shootings.
Mister P
I live in Texas and I am happy to say that my representatives are liberal and smart. This nutbag is about as stupid as they come. Of course, he is anti gay. People with brains aren’t homophobic.
Tombear
Maybe if we are lucky God will take Gomer Pyle home!
missvamp
If only! I’m hoping for him, John cornyn, ted Cruz, Greg Abbott & Dan patrick to all die from it. One can dream, right?
Onecaddy13
WOW, you would think nobody has this much hate to wish somebody would die. But I guess I’m wrong. He should be blasted for stupidity and not abiding by social distancing laws, but never wish anyone dead because of their political affiliation. If everyone was to wish everybody dead because you don’t agree with them, nobody would be left in this world. KARMA!!! TOO MUCH HATE….
Kangol2
I don’t wish him death, but as you’ve probably read, he demanded his staff not wear masks, he apparently lives in his office so it’s essentially a giant Petri dish, and since testing positive for Covid-19 he allegedly has been gallivanting all over the Capitol, including spending time at the gym, etc. He also was chatting up the Attorney General of the US, and neither had on masks. Everyone who did not have on a mask (and glasses or goggles) could have been infected by him. He should be more responsible and mature, but instead, he’s acting like a total fool, spewing anti-scientific nonsense, and spreading this horrible virus. He’s reckless and should resign ASAP.
Heywood Jablowme
Yeah yeah, I get it – the Trumpers’ entire political philosophy is based on HATE HATE HATE HATE HATE, so they can hate anyone and anything they want, and then they get to call anyone who disagrees with them “hypocrites” because they have this idea that we’re supposed to be “tolerant.”
Fvck that.
James
just die you ugly nazi trash loser
Lancealot
Maybe he’ll take it seriously now that Herman Cain just died from the virus.
Kevan1
Liar,. If he did contract it in a mask it was because he was breathing the virus before he put the mask on, or someone spit or coughed in it first with COVID.
Yooper
That’s Texas. Hopefully the tide is turning in the Lone Star State.
Lightbulb
Hopefully the Dumb as a brick moronic Gays for Trump will follow him…right off a cliff. What kind of a queer supports the Liar in Chief? He an Pence have rolled back numerous laws and rights of gays and Cadet Bone Spur 5th has also said Pence thinks all gays should be hung? Yet they still follow them… a sad day for the LGBT community when our own support hate!