'Live and Let Die': Netizens furious as Trump visits mask factory without wearing a mask

United States President Donald Trump received massive backlash for touring a new medical mask factory in Arizona without wearing a face mask. On May 6, US President visited Honeywell International Inc factory making N95 face masks for healthcare workers. Moments before boarding  Air Force One, Trump h reportedly said that he would wear a mask “if it was a mask facility.”

As per reports, Honeywell International Inc factory was rushed into service in less than five weeks as country witnessed a short of protective equipment amid coronavirus outbreak. facility is reportedly producing face masks for U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Trump, who drew flack earlier for saying that face masks are optional, chose to t wear one during his visit to factory. Even though workers were seen taking all precautionary measures by wearing gloves and masks, Trump only wore goggles to cover his eyes. Even, a sign was visible that re: “Attention: Face Mask Required in this Area. Thank You!”

After photographs and videos of Trump surfaced on internet where US president can be seen without a mask, netizens took to social media to express anger. “Trump cares more about im he exudes than American lives,” said a user in a scathing attack at President who refrained from making lockdown mandatory. 

Ar user pointed out that even Signs at facility indicate people are supposed to wear masks at all times, but Trump appeared to only care about wearing glasses. “Trump tours a MASK factory in Arizona without wearing a mask where it is compulsory. He is so vain, thinking goggles are eugh,” wrote ar user ding that “Attention, face mask is required in this area,' re sign in portion of Honeywell factory” where he toured. His yak hair wig, though.”

t only President Trump but even officers accompanying him, including Honeywell Chief Executive Officer Darius amczyk, White House Chief of Staff Mark Meows and some or visiting dignitaries, were photographed without facemasks and gloves while signboard clearly mentions that visitors are expected to maintain social distancing and follow six-feet distance rule. 

video h popular song 'Live or Let Die' by US band Guns n' Roses playing in background during his visit. Taking a dig at President's decision to go mask-less, some claimed that song suited situation well. 

While US President claimed that country has passed peak and 'many states are heing safe and quick reopening', United States continue to report new infections and deaths. United States' has so far reported more than 1.2 million infections and more than 70,000 deaths. Reports suggest that visit was an attempt to demonstrate reopening of country.

“I’m t saying anything is perfect, and yes, will some people be affected? Yes,” he said in Arizona. “Will some people be affected bly? Yes. But we have to get our country open, and we have to get it open soon.”

(With inputs from AP)