President Joe Biden stumbled over his words Tuesday when asked about his plan to end the COVID-19 emergencies.
Speaking to reporters before departing the White House on Marine One, Biden was asked what was behind the decision to end the national and public health emergencies on May 11th. Biden first put the onus on the Supreme Court, then said the declarations would end on May 15, 4 days after the date that the White House pointed to in its Monday announcement.
“What’s behind your decision to end the COVID emergency?” NBC News White House Correspondent Kristen Welker asked Biden as he walked up to the press gaggle.
Biden grabbed Welker’s hand and stood under her umbrella as he gave his answer. “Well, the emergency will end when the Supreme Court ends it,” he said. “We’ve extended it to May the 15th to make sure we get everything done. That’s all. There’s nothing behind it at all.”
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