EPISODE · Mar 4, 2021 · 26 MIN
Unmasked: Texas Governor Greg Abbott & His Defense
from Squawk Pod · host CNBC
After making a controversial decision to eliminate the mask mandate in Texas and completely reopen businesses in the state, Governor Greg Abbott has faced backlash from across the country. He defends his decision to the Squawk team, claiming vaccines and patterns of behavior render a state-mandated mask policy unnecessary. Plus, the markets reveal an investor’s hope for the pandemic’s end, and security concerns mount in the Capitol. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
What this episode covers
After making a controversial decision to eliminate the mask mandate in Texas and completely reopen businesses in the state, Governor Greg Abbott has faced backlash from across the country. He defends his decision to the Squawk team, claiming vaccines and patterns of behavior render a state-mandated mask policy unnecessary. Plus, the markets reveal an investor’s hope for the pandemic’s end, and security concerns mount in the Capitol.
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