If the left got their way Americans would under lockdown forever. Now, after Biden recently touted that every American should be able to receive their Covid vaccine by the end of May he seems to be walking back on the idea that Americans can expect to get back to normal anytime soon. During his first primetime address, President Biden threatened to reinstate lockdowns and restrictions if people “don’t stay vigilant.” The president also said there will be things people “cannot do once fully vaccinated.”
The Daily Wire reports:
“Even if we devote every resource we have, beating this virus and getting back to normal depends on national unity. And national unity isn’t just how … politicians vote in Washington, what the loudest voices say on cable or online. Unity is what we do together as fellow Americans,” Biden said. “Because if we don’t stay vigilant and the conditions change, then we may have to reinstate restrictions to get back on track, please, we don’t want to do that again. We’ve made so much progress.”
“In the coming weeks, we will issue further guidance on what you can and cannot do once fully vaccinated to lessen the confusion, to keep people safe, and encourage more people to get vaccinated,” Biden later added. “And, finally, fifth, and maybe most importantly, I promise I will do everything in my power. I will not relent until we beat this virus.”
“But I need you, the American people. I need you. I need every American to do their part. [And] that’s not hyperbole. I need you. I need you to get vaccinated when it’s your turn and when you can find an opportunity. And to help your family, your friends, your neighbors get vaccinated as well. Because here’s the point,” he continued. “If we do all this, if we do our part, if we do this together, by July the 4, there’s a good chance you, your families, and friends, will be able to get together in your backyard or in your neighborhood and have a cookout or a barbecue and celebrate Independence Day. That doesn’t mean large events with lots of people together, but it does mean small groups will be able to get together.”
“After this long, hard year, that will make this Independence Day something truly special, where we not only mark our independence as a nation, but we begin to mark our independence from this virus,” he said. “But to get there, we can’t let our guard down. This fight is far from over, as I told the woman in Pennsylvania, I’ll tell you the truth. On July 4, with your loved ones, is the goal. But a goal, a lot can happen.”
Some states have already begun to peel back restrictions and mask mandates depending on their infection level but Biden is clearly not ready to trust Americans to make their own health decisions.
