Louie Gohmert–an avid anti-mask politician who contracted COVID-19 this month–now says he found the source of his infection: his mask.In an interview with KETK News, Gohmert simultaneously defends his anti-mask position and the threat of the coronavirus by explaining that wearing a mask actually infected him with COVID-19.
He tested positive while visiting the White House.Related: Rep. Louie Gohmert Wonders How Gay Sex Advances The Species“It’s really ironic,” Gohmert says, “because a lot of people have made a big deal out of my not wearing a mask a whole lot but in the last week or two I have worn a mask more than I have the whole last four months.” Gohmert then went on to claim that reports of his being admonished by congressional leaders.