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Trump ‘very appreciative’ and ‘surprised’ Biden acknowledged his administration’s COVID vaccine success
Former President Trump said Tuesday he was “very appreciative” and “surprised” that President Biden thanked him and his administration for their success in making COVID-19 vaccines available to the public, telling Fox News that “tone” and “trust” were critical in getting Americans vaccinated.
Biden on Tuesday afternoon announced increased testing capacity and expanded access to vaccines and support for hospitals across the country amid a surge in cases of the omicron variant, which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced this week makes up more than 73% of new infections in the country.
“Thanks to the prior administration and our scientific community, America is one of the first countries to get the vaccine,” Biden said Tuesday. “Thanks to my administration, the hard work of Americans … our rollout made America among the world leaders in getting shots in arms.”
In an exclusive interview with Fox News on Tuesday evening, Trump reacted to Biden acknowledging his administration’s efforts.
“I’m very appreciative of that — I was surprised to hear it,” Trump told Fox News. “I think it was a terrific thing, and I think it makes a lot of people happy.”
Trump then repeated that he was “a little bit surprised.”
“I think he did something very good,” Trump said. “You know, it has to be a process of healing in this country, and that will help a lot.” CLICK HERE FOR MORE ON OUR TOP STORY.
In other developments:
– Biden to announce support for hospitals, access to free COVID tests, vaccine availability amid omicron surge
– White House: People won’t have to ‘wear a mask all the time’ if ‘we make progress’ fighting COVID
– Biden admits his vaccine mandates are unpopular but says they’re ‘legal and effective’
– Republicans accuse Biden of controlling Americans…
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