Mayor Bowser’s poor spin about not following her own mask mandate

“We all know what the rules says about sitting at a dining table and dining. Don’t be ridiculous. … They took a picture of me where dinner and drinks were served.”

— Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D), speaking to reporters, Aug. 3

“A mask is not required during the following activities/situations when a person is … actively eating or drinking.”

— Executive order issued by Bowser, effective July 31

The mayor is in hot water because an opinion writer at the Washington Examiner reported that she violated her own mask order while attending a reception...