Is THIS why the DC mayor's new mask order didn't start until Saturday morning?

This morning at 5 a.m., Washington, DC’s latest mask mandate began for the unvaccinated and vaccinated:

DC brings back indoor mask mandate starting Saturday https://t.co/BUmpdxniZd pic.twitter.com/pztMVzHI9F

— The Hill (@thehill) July 29, 2021

The timing of the beginning of the mandate is being questioned:

perhaps an answer to the question of why the D.C. mask mandate only went back into effect this morning https://t.co/rKfL7WfW65

— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) July 31, 2021

Yeah, that might help explain things.

Muriel Bowser mask mandate started at 5AM this morning.

(h/t @BradEngle for the birthday party pic) pic.twitter.com/bLAtlmTftk

— Jerry Dunleavy (@JerryDunleavy) July 31, 2021

ICYMI: Mayor Bowser made the mask mandate Saturday so she and the deputy mayor could get this maskless picture with Dave Chappelle last night. https://t.co/PG2Utsfb7N

— Cameron Cawthorne (@Cam_Cawthorne) July 31, 2021

The picture that was posted by the deputy mayor appears to be from Bowser’s birthday party, which featured a DJ and Chappelle. Not a mask in sight. https://t.co/gAgATEtDw5

— Cameron Cawthorne (@Cam_Cawthorne) July 31, 2021

Was the two days notice on implementing the mask mandate so @MayorBowser could have her birthday party??? Absolutely classic. pic.twitter.com/Ir18KOEPqc

— Bradley Engle (@BradEngle) July 31, 2021

And you just know that Nancy Pelosi admires Bowser’s style!

https://twitter.com/nataliejohnsonn/status/1421479376814854149

When will people get hip to what these clowns are doing? https://t.co/Hk6XOPW1Je

— kyle smith (@KyleUnfiltered) July 31, 2021

Rules for thee, but not for me.

All of DC is forced to wear masks, except if you’re the Democrat mayor.

Mayor Bowser should resign. https://t.co/fGvDMQW0QW

— Nathan Brand (@NathanBrandWA) July 31, 2021

This should make you mad. Like, real mad. https://t.co/40sMFMvM4F

— Social Distance Champion (@realchrishynes) July 31, 2021