Trump Immediately Removes Mask at White House After Leaving Hospital

Trump, who remains contagious, tested positive for COVID-19 last week and was hospitalized Friday for three days

Trump removing mask at White House
ABC News

After being discharged from Walter Reed Medical Center following a three-night stay for COVID-19 treatment, President Donald Trump has returned to the White House — where he promptly removed his CDC-recommended mask.

Trump, wearing a face covering, did not answer questions from reporters as he departed the hospital and only said, “Thank you very much” while giving a thumbs. Arriving back at the White House, Trump — who ostensibly is still infected with COVID-19 — climbed the steps to the entrance and then removed his mask before posing for photographs again and entering the building.

Watch a clip of the moment below.

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