“Masks are important. ... The president has been clear since his April guidance on reopening the economy.”
Alex Azar
Health and Human Services Secretary. "Today" show interview. Claim dated 24 Sep 2020.
FactCheck.org rated thisTrump Hasn't Been Clear
What FactCheck.org found
Trump's waffling returned late in the summer around the time he began to stage rallies.
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In short
Alex Azar (Health and Human Services Secretary) made this claim around 24 September 2020. FactCheck.org (United States) looked into it and published its finding on 26 September 2020, 2 days later. Its rating was “Trump Hasn't Been Clear”.
Where the claim appeared
- today.comhttps://www.today.com/video/hhs-secretary-alex-azar-i-will-be-first-in-line-to-get-a-vacc…
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