Melania Trump told Americans to wear face masks in public but ignored her own advice during Memorial Day events

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• First Lady Melania Trump has urged Americans to wear face masks in public, but chose to forgo wearing one herself during Memorial Day events on Monday. 
• Since early April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that all Americans wear some form of face mask in public places where social distancing is difficult.
• Last month, the first lady released a photo of herself wearing a mask and urged Americans to follow the CDC's guidance. 
• At one point on Monday, Melania held the hand of a military aide while not wearing a mask — a clear violation of social distancing protocol.
• Other Trump administration officials, including the president, also failed to wear masks. 
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First lady Melania Trump has urged Americans to wear face masks in public, but chose to forgo wearing one herself during Monday's Memorial Day events with her husband. 

Since early April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that all Americans wear some form of face mask in public places where social distancing is difficult.See the rest of the story at Business Insider

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