Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre | The White House
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Earlier today following his first event in Las Vegas, President Biden tested positive for COVID-19. He is vaccinated and boosted and he is experiencing mild symptoms. He will be returning to Delaware where he will self-isolate and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time. The White House will provide regular…
  • SlothMama@lemmy.world
    4·
    11 months ago

    I’m saying it is more likely they knew he had COVID but thought cancelling / delaying would be a bad political move, and now are announcing it because it might achieve the opposite, concern and understanding.

    This also might be a prelude to him stepping down in favor of another candidate or Harris.

    So I think it’s more likely it was known, and this is a calculated release of information.

    • givesomefucks@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      11 months ago

      I’m saying it is more likely they knew he had COVID but thought cancelling / delaying would be a bad political move

      You remember four years ago when that’s what trump did at a debate and we all agreed it was a shitty thing only an asshole would do…

      And now you’re acting like Biden doing the same makes him “smart”?