MSNBC’s Steve Patterson was interrupted during a live report, with a protester in California telling the reporter to “take off your damn mask, man!”
The interruption came on Saturday afternoon as Patterson was reporting on a protest in Laguna Beach over Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-Calif.) social distancing orders — including the closure of beaches in the Golden State — amid the coronavirus pandemic.
“The beach is to my right. You can see some of this orange fencing. That’s kept a lot of people away, at least from main beach. Haven’t seen anybody there,” Patterson reported while wearing a mask outdoors near the beach.
“Take off your damn mask, man! You don’t need it,” an unidentified man yelled while walking by Patterson.
Patterson continued without acknowledging the advice while showing signs from protesters that included “When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty.”
Another read “USA: land of the free and the home of the brave,” but the words “free” and “brave” were crossed out.
VIDEO – Protester Gets in MSNBC Reporter’s Space, Yells ‘Take Off Your Damn Mask!’ https://t.co/BbibByOZA2
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MSNBC reporter interrupted by protester in California: "Take off your damn mask" https://t.co/ysfQMvUcCA pic.twitter.com/FhaQBE5378
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