Biden postpones event promoting Covid relief in Atlanta to meet with Asian American leaders

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

Source: Politico

The Biden administration on Thursday nixed plans for a political event to sell the president's Covid relief bill in Atlanta on Friday, announcing plans instead to meet with Asian American leaders there in the wake of a string of shootings at spas earlier this week.

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris had originally planned to travel to Atlanta on Friday as part of the White House's “Help is Here” tour to tout the benefits of the $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill he signed last week. But the White House announced Thursday that it would push the political event to a later date.

During the trip, Biden and Harris will now talk with Asian American leaders and others about the ongoing threats and violence against the Asian American community amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the White House said. The president and vice president will also visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for updates on efforts to fight the pandemic.

On Thursday, Biden also ordered that American flags be flown at half-staff on federal grounds to honor those killed in the three attacks on Atlanta-area spas. Eight people died in the attacks, among them seven women and six women of Asian descent.

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[IcyPeas]

1. So glad he is meeting with Asian American leaders.

This is the right thing to do. Biden and Harris have hearts and empathy.

The former guy wouldn't have done this. He practically caused this.

[underpants]

2. As is usual a nice and considerate touch.

Let’s give credit to the staff to not be engulfed in tunnel vision and charging around wildly like people can do.

[msfiddlestix]

3. absolutely

I continue to be amazed and overwhelmed with respect for Biden Harris team in their ability to meet the moment with empathy, skill and acumen. Appropriate responses at every turn.

I don't know if the level of my amazement is a function of shell shocked psyop effect, and you know, we haven't seen this level of decency since Obama or what. But one thing is for sure, I'm overjoyed and I'm impressed with Biden's level of fearless and progressive efforts and energy. I could blather on with more praise and joy forever. I'll leave this here, I think you get my point.

[underpants]

6. Yep. 👍

[MacKasey]

4. Joe Biden is teaching a Master class on how to be a Great President

[50 Shades Of Blue]

5. K & R!