Biden says he will force Americans to wear masks for 100 days, calls it a ‘patriotic act’ "President-elect" Joe Biden has promised to force Americans to wear a mask for 100 days starting on his supposed inauguration January, calling it a “patriotic act.” “My first 100 days is going to require — I’m going to ask for a masking plan — everyone, for the first 100 days of my administration, to wear a mask.” says Biden. But in addition to his legal action, the former vice president said he would appeal to the nation in order to encourage mask wearing. “We’re going to require a mask wherever possible, but this goes beyond government action. And so, as the new president, I’m going to speak directly to the American people and say what I’m saying now: We need your help. Wear a mask for just 100 days.”