Tim Ryan slams McCarthy for mocking Capitol physician, mask mandate | TheHill - The Hill

Tim RyanTimothy (Tim) RyanSix takeaways: What the FEC reports tell us about the midterm elections Schumer, Tim Scott lead as Senate fundraising pace heats up Here's what Congress is reading at the beach this summer MORE (D-Ohio.) criticized House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthyKevin McCarthyHouse to resume mask mandate after new CDC guidance McCarthy pulls GOP picks off House economic panel GOP up in arms over Cheney, Kinzinger MORE (R-Calif.) for mocking the Capitol physician and mask mandate. .

During a House floor meeting on Wednesday, Ryan used his time to speak about his fellow GOP lawmakers criticizing Capitol physician Brian Monahan’s advice to return to having mask mandates, adding that some lawmakers may be traveling back and forth to Washington, D.C., from hot spots. .

Today Minority Leader McCarthy gave a low rent and juvenile speech dragging us for wearing masks to keep our loved ones safe.

The minority leader's comments came after House Speaker Nancy PelosiNancy PelosiHouse to resume mask mandate after new CDC guidance McCarthy pulls GOP picks off House economic panel GOP up in arms over Cheney, Kinzinger MORE (D-Calif.) called him a "moron" for opposing the mask mandate

This comes amid Monahan’s memo to lawmakers on the return of the mask mandate in the House following the CDC's recommendation for vaccinated Americans to wear masks in certain settings.