Tucker Carlson Tells Viewers To Call Police If They See Kids Wearing Masks Outside

The Fox News host called wearing face masks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 "child abuse."

Fox News host Tucker Carlson on Monday declared that it was “child abuse” for children to wear face masks while playing outdoors, and he urged viewers to call the police or child protective services if they see it. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that children older than 2 who can safely wear a mask should do so in public settings to prevent catching or spreading COVID-19. This would include when interacting with anyone they don’t live with indoors or outdoors, and is not a substitute for other preventive measures, such as staying 6 feet apart from others and washing their hands frequently. Carlson, who has persistently trafficked in COVID-19 misinformation throughout the pandemic, was railing against a mask mandate in Colorado schools for children older than 10. The state will require masks in all schools, child care centers and indoor summer camps for the remainder of the school year in an effort to not jeopardize the return to in-person learning.