As Congress negotiates the final terms of the National Defense Authorization Act, the White House and Pentagon are opposing an idea to remove the coronavirus vaccine mandate for troops that Democra…
WASHINGTON – The White House and Pentagon are opposing calls to end the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for troops, as Congress negotiates a military spending plan that some lawmakers insist include a repeal of the shot requirement.
But President Joe Biden and his administration see no reason to end the requirement, National Security Council spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday. The NDAA sets defense policy and spending priorities for the 2023 fiscal year. Without its approval, the Pentagon must continue operating on House Republican leader Rep. Kevin McCarthy raised the issue with Biden in a meeting last week. Initially, the president was open to discussing the issue, but Austin’s opposition to the measure hardened his opinion, White House Press Secretary Karine Jeanne-Pierre said Monday.
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