Biden Blasts Texas, Mississippi for Lifting Covid-19 Restrictions

By Staff, Agencies

US President Joe Biden voiced his disapproval of states like Texas and Mississippi lifting mask mandates and other Covid-19 restrictions, calling it a “mistake” and “Neanderthal thinking,” a term that ruffled a few feathers.

"I think it's a big mistake. Look, I hope everybody's realized by now, these masks make a difference,” Biden said when directly asked about the two states.

Despite a promise that vaccines will be available for every American by May, Biden said masks are as important as ever.

"The last thing – the last thing we need is Neanderthal thinking that in the meantime, everything's fine, take off your mask, forget it. It still matters," Biden said, then referencing a card he says has the daily death toll from Covid-19.

"It's critical – critical, critical, critical – that they follow the science: Wash your hands, hot water, do it frequently. Wear a mask and stay socially distanced. And I know you all know that. I wish the heck some of our elected officials knew it," he added.

Many prominent liberals blasted the governors of Texas and Mississippi for moving away from lockdown restrictions, despite both states still continuing vaccine distribution plans. Some, like filmmaker Michael Moore and political commentator Keith Olbermann, have even suggested that Texas residents should not be afforded the vaccine following Gov. Greg Abbott’s announcement this week.