Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 192
November Surprises
Playbook: “The CDC’s surprise decision this week to drop its recommendation that vaccinated Americans wear masks in public spaces was the best news some of us have received in months.”
“And it turns out the White House barely got any notice.”
“On Wednesday evening, a small huddle of senior White House aides were told about the CDC’s decision. President Joe Biden was informed on Thursday morning that the announcement was coming — just hours ahead of time.”
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