So, what else is new Joe??
Biden: 'Folks, I'm Not Going to Take Questions Today' President Joe Biden opened a meeting with his COVID response team Thursday with a message to the White House press corps: "Folks, I’m not going to take questions today, because I have a direct message to the American people and tomorrow, the team is going to be on television and talking in more detail about what I’m going to be speaking about today."
Biden previously has joked that he'll get in trouble if he offers spontaneous answers to reporters' questions, and after speaking on serious issues, he often turns on his heel and walks away from the podium as frustrated reporters shout questions that go unanswered.
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I want to send a direct message to the American people: Due to the steps we’ve taken, Omicron has not yet spread as fast as it would’ve otherwise done and as is happening in Europe. But it’s here now, and it’s spreading, and it’s going to increase.
For unvaccinated, we are looking at a winter of severe illness and death — if you’re unvaccinated — for themselves, their families, and the hospitals they’ll soon overwhelm.
But there’s good news: If you’re vaccinated and you had your booster shot, you’re protected from severe illness and death — period.........................
https://www.cnsnews.com/article/washington/susan-jones/biden-folks-im-not-going-take-questions-today