Stacey Abrams Apologizes for Maskless School Photo, Takes Swipe at GOP
NewsweekNov 28, 2021
The Facts
Stacey Abrams has apologized for not wearing a mask while posing for photos with schoolchildren.
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate for Georgia faced backlash after posting the photos on social media.
The Spin
Right narrative
Abrams is just the latest in a string of left-wing politicians to flout mask restrictions. Her actions exemplify her hypocrisy and incompetence, as she fails to follow a strict mask policy that she herself has been vocally supporting.
Left narrative
Republicans are stirring up a false political attack. This is a non-story; she followed the regulations, removing her covering only for photos and speaking remotely to students. Her GOP opponent, meanwhile, conducted an entire school tour maskless last week.
