Congressman: ‘Did forcing 2-year-olds to wear masks save lives?’

(THE BLAZE) – Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley (Calif.) questioned U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra over the Biden administration’s mask policy that recommended those who are 2 years old or older wear a mask, “even outdoors,” according to the congressman.

“Mr. Secretary, did forcing 2-year-olds to wear masks save lives?” the congressman from California asked.

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“Making sure people wear masks when it was appropriate was essential to make sure that we were able to get out of this pandemic,” Becerra replied.