COVIDphobes silent as Met Gala ignores museum mask policy

Published September 14, 2021 9:41pm ET



Congresswoman Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez drew a lot of attention for her dress at the Met Gala last night, which read “tax the rich.” Instead, it should have read, “wear your mask!”

The 2021 Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual Costume Institute Gala occurred yesterday for the first time in two years because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Entertainers wore outfits ranging from elegant to outlandish. The event instantly became the buzz of social media. However, the wealthy elitists and celebrities in attendance were seen not wearing any masks, a direct violation of the building’s mask policy.

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