FILE – In this March 27, 2020 file photo Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., talks to reporters before leaving Capitol Hill in Washington. Massie says he tested positive for coronavirus antibodies and plans to donate his plasma. He made the comments recently on the radio show of political commentator Glenn Beck, the Courier-Journal reported, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, file) Susan Walsh/AP

‘Shame has befallen our nation’s capital’: Congressman ‘will not comply’ with DC vaccine mandate

Luke Gentile January 14, 11:13 AMJanuary 14, 11:17 AM

Rep. Thomas Massie, a Kentucky Republican, announced on Thursday that his office would not adhere to the Washington, D.C., vaccination mandate that goes into effect on Saturday.

“The DC vaccine mandate kicks in this weekend. My office will not comply,” Massie tweeted.

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“We will not show papers. We will not order takeout from restaurants that require papers for dine in. We will get our food from Virginia or we will bring it to work,” he added.

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Massie denounced the mandate, which is set to take effect at 6:00 a.m. Saturday.

Once in effect, any person who is 12 or older will be required to present proof of vaccination before entering indoor facilities in the city, including gyms, restaurants, bars, and nightclubs.

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“Shame has befallen our nation’s capital,” Massie said.

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