Republicans tear into Biden for violating D.C.'s indoor mask mandate during a ...

Republicans tear into Biden for violating D.C.'s indoor mask mandate during a ...
Republicans tear into Biden for violating D.C.'s indoor mask mandate during a ...

Republicans are hammering Joe Biden after the president and first lady were caught violating Washington, DC's mask mandate during their first date night on the town since moving into the White House. 

'The emperor has no cloth…' wrote Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., on Twitter, referencing a 19th-century parable where people are afraid to criticize something that is believed by the masses. 

The president and First Lady Jill Biden were seen leaving maskless at Fiola Mare, a seafood restaurant popular with the political set in the Georgetown area of the city. 

'There’s always a double standard for the Left,' wrote Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio. 

'Per CDC guidance and DC Mayor Muriel Bowser's executive order, all individuals over age 2 are required to wear a mask indoors, regardless of vaccination status,' the restaurant states on its website. 

'Masks must be always worn while in our restaurants, except while eating and drinking.'

'Glad Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Ph.D. enjoyed their mask free dinner. Now, get rid of the mandate for the rest of us. #RuleForTheeButNotForMe,' Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colo., wrote on Twitter. 

'Americans are being punished & ostracized all over the country for not wearing a mask. Meanwhile...,' said Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz. 

'Hypocrite!' wrote GOP chairwoman Ronna McDaniel. 

'None of the people telling you to worry about coronavirus are actually worried about coronavirus,' conservative commentator Jesse Kelly tweeted. 

'In Biden's America rule following is for peasants,' wrote Ohio Senate candidate and author JD Vance.  

'Biden forgot the costume for the show,' wrote columnist Karol Markowicz.

Yet the 78-year-old and his wife were both maskless as they walked through the restaurant, with their Secret Service detail wearing black face masks.

The president was carrying his face mask but not wearing it, despite vocally-pushing for people to wear them as often as possible.

President Biden has also frequently donned his own mask, despite being fully-vaccinated, in what some critics have branded political theater.

He has said he is determined to differentiate himself from Donald Trump, famed for turning his nose up at the coverings, and not being snapped wearing one until July 2020 - five months after cases began to hit US shores.  

In August the Mayor of DC Muriel Bowser reinstated a mask mandate, and ordered that restaurants, bars, and other liquor-serving establishments will face fines for not enforcing the rules. 

Joe Biden was seen on Saturday night arriving at a DC restaurant with his face mask in hand

Joe Biden was seen on Saturday night arriving at a DC restaurant with his face mask in hand

The first lady was also flouting the Washington DC mask mandate as she entered the eatery

The first lady was also flouting the Washington DC mask mandate as she entered the eatery

The president had his face mask in his hand when he left the restaurant, although his Secret Service detail were wearing theirs. Outside he was not required to be wearing it

The president had his face mask in his hand when he left the restaurant, although his Secret Service detail were wearing theirs. Outside he was not required to be wearing it

Biden is seen on Saturday night leaving Fiola Mare after dinner with his wife

Biden is seen on Saturday night leaving Fiola Mare after dinner with his wife

A first violation will be punished with a warning from the Alcoholic Beverage Regulation Administration (ABRA), and the second will lead to a $1,000 fine. 

After three or more violations, the business's liquor license will be reviewed by the DC liquor board.

Unlike in New York, restaurants are not required to insist on proof of vaccination or a negative test.

The White House has not commented on the Bidens' rule breaking.

Fiola Mare, in the Georgetown district of Washington DC, is popular with politicians

Fiola Mare, in the Georgetown district of Washington DC, is popular with politicians

Chef Fabio Trabocchi owns a series of restaurants, including Fiola Mare and Fiola da Tabocchi

Chef Fabio Trabocchi owns a series of restaurants, including Fiola Mare and Fiola da Tabocchi

Biden had the 'lobster,' a patron told the pool reporter - although the only lobster on the menu appears to be a $46 crudo. 

Wild New Zealand langoustine, are also available, at $28 each. 

Fiola Mare, owned by James Beard Award-winning Chef Fabio Trabocchi, is a frequent haunt of politicians and power lunchers: Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump dined there with Ted Cruz and his wife, while the Obamas were regulars.

Barack Obama celebrated his birthday there in 2016.

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