Actually, for many months now it's been deemed more than appropriate by governments and citizens around the world to remove your mask when you're making a "speech" to the public, usually from a podium and usually somewhat removed distance wise from the nearest person or persons.
Your clutching of pearls as relates to this photo is more than a bit misplaced.
Similarly, you favorite band or performing artist also remove their masks when they perform onstage ... with such a mask wearing or removal having nothing at all to do with anything you're imagining might be taking place.
I think your imagination is finally getting the better of you!