Mayor Lori Lightfoot defended getting a haircut over the weekend even though barbers and stylists were shut down under the state's stay-at-home order, saying she's the face of the city and the woman who cut her hair wore a mask.
Asked about photos on social media showing her with a stylist, Lightfoot acknowledged getting a haircut, then said the public cares more about other issues.
"I think what really people want to talk about is, we're talking about people dying here. We're talking about significant health disparities. I think that's what people care most about," Lightfoot said.
In response to a follow-up question, she said, "The woman who cut my hair had a mask and gloves on so we are, I am practicing what I'm preaching."
Asked about that, a visibly annoyed Lightfoot said, "I'm the public face of this city. I'm on national media and I'm out in the public eye.
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