Lara Trump said that she is actually glad when her kids get sick during a bizarre rant on Fox News' Fox and Friends.
Trump's screed came in response to President Biden's CNN Town Hall where he announced that unvaccinated children and those under 12 years old will have to comply with a mask mandate in school.
She cited the changing recommendations from the CDC as the virus and it's spread were better understood as a reason not to wear a mask.
"I think it's absolutely ludicrous. First of all, we know the efficacy of masks has been long disputed. It was Dr. Fauci who, a year and a half ago, remember, told us all if it makes you feel better, wear a mask."
"But we didn't have to wear masks originally. He said it wasn't going to really do anything. Then they told us masks, then they said three masks. But as it relates to kids, I mean, I can tell you it is almost impossible for my 3-year-old son to keep a mask on."
She also claimed that her daughter becoming ill was a good thing because it would "allow her to develop an immune system."
"My daughter, Carolina, last week had a cold. Every parent knows that's a nightmare. I have to tell you, I was so thrilled because I know that she is actually getting in contact with viruses and germs and bacteria that will allow her to develop an immune system."
Trump also claimed decried mandating masks for children as cruel, calling the decision "absolutely insane."
"This is absolutely insane that we are considering making these poor kids sit in school in masks. As a parent, I can tell you I am not going to be masking up my children. It is not going to happen for us."
You can watch Trump's whole rant on Fox and Friends below.
Twitter didn't take long to call Trump out for her claims.
Hello, Child Protective Services...https://www.rawstory.com/lara-trump-face-masks/\u00a0\u2026— Tea Pain (@Tea Pain) 1626961787
Tell me you're a rich person, whose children can be hospitalized for the flu & recieve extraordinary care w/o telling me you're a rich person whose children can be hospitalized for the flu & recieve extraordinary care.https://www.rawstory.com/amp/lara-trump-face-masks-2653894651?__twitter_impression=true\u00a0\u2026— Isobel Carr (@Isobel Carr) 1626997517
Note to @LaraLeaTrump -- the issue isn't kids building up their immune system against the flu or "germs:. It's to keep them from getting COVID-19 which is a deadly infectious disease that not only can KILL but can be passed to OTHERS , infecting THEM & possibly KILLING *them*.— Robert Elisberg (@Robert Elisberg) 1626971536
On Thursday, Fox News contributor Lara Trump explained that she is against face masks because she is "thrilled" when her 3-year-old child gets sick.\n\nSomebody call child protective services! STAT!— Bob Lawrence --Obama is #1 (@Bob Lawrence --Obama is #1) 1626962388
Wonder what would happen if her children were to get the delta variant of Covid-19. Would she still feel the same way. I am fully vaccinated and still wear my mask in public to protect myself and to protect others. Just because I am vaccinated doesn\u2019t mean I can\u2019t get it still— Dawn Kleier (@Dawn Kleier) 1626962726
Even kids themselves realize that masks are important.
Our four little ones were IN school from January through May - and everyone wore a mask all day. In fact, these smart kids take masks with them wherever they go - and will run back to get one if they realize they left it in the house.— Snitty Shainzona (@Snitty Shainzona) 1626967290
Children at young age are accepting. Why would any mother, with rampant Delta, be glad her child is sick. Are her children safe? Medical personnel, front line workers have to wear masks for their entire shifts. Guess TFG\u2019s family doesn\u2019t want to save lives.— Jeanne Sweatt (@Jeanne Sweatt) 1626962095
pic.twitter.com/ZqUyfM2n6y— Debra Oliveri (@Debra Oliveri) 1626961960
While Trump may not agree, experts are still advising masks for children who cannot yet be vaccinated.
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