In Biden’s 30 minutes national address Thursday evening, he addressed the 80M unvaccinated Americans, telling them ‘what more is there to wait for.’
We break down the main points:
- Biden announced all Federal workers must get vaccinated (that’s over 100 million people right there.)
- Federal employees and contractors will have 75 days to get vaccinated
- No Federal worker can ‘opt out.’
- Any business that violates the new rule will face fines, up to $14,000.
The Labor Department will require all businesses with 100 or more employees to get workers vaccinated or test them weekly.
‘We’ve been patient but our patience is wearing thin. And your refusal has cost all of us. So please do the right thing,’ he said in a powerful plea to the American people.
‘This is not about freedom or personal choice. It’s about protecting yourself and those around you, the people you work with, the people you care about, the people you love. My job as president is to protect all Americans.’
He ended his address by whispering ‘Get Vaccinated!’