Maybe he knows his enemies hate the idea of his Patriotism maxims. He's been doing them for four solid years. Suggesting patriotism is invoked by the simple act of wearing a mask might just coax many 'liberals' to ceremoniously burn theirs.
Always give them what they try to pretend they want.
The Brits should concrete up their side. "You wanna close the tunnel? We'll help you, only we'll make it permanent. Back to boats and planes. "
Whaco World though. It really is the most insane era. Anything goes. And all done with dumb, cold smirks and sneering expressions. Humanity appears fucked. It's caught an insanity bug and it appears only a major violent release of energy will apply the brakes. World War 3 approaching? The smirks and sneers of madness seems to suggest that it is.