There was “something inhuman” about the idea of covering the face, said Gorka, who has a history of making offensive, anti-Islamic remarks.

“Not only does it dehumanize the individual in that interaction with another human being,” Gorka continued. “But also, it is, you’re right, an act of submission and as I said to that lady, clearly a Democrat voter in the post office who said ‘where’s your mask?’ I said, ‘my body my choice.’”