Biden calls out governors who oppose school mask mandates as war over masks deepens

Biden calls out governors who oppose school mask mandates President Biden on Wednesday called out Republican governors who have been preventing local schools from requiring masks, and said the administration was prepared to pay the salaries of teachers and Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

President Biden on Wednesday called out Republican governors who have been preventing local schools from requiring masks, and said the administration was prepared to pay the salaries of teachers and officials who are punished for pushing back.

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"They're setting a dangerous tone," Biden said of governors who block local mask mandates. "This isn't about politics. It's about keeping our children safe. It's about taking on the virus together, united. I've made it clear that I'll stand with those who are trying to do the right thing." 

During remarks outlining new details of the administration's COVID-19 response and vaccination push, Biden said he is directing Education Secretary Miguel Cardona to "use all of his oversight authorities, and legal action if appropriate, against governors who are trying to block local school officials and educators."   ...

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