One longtime Biden ally in regular contact with the White House described an uncertain situation, saying it is difficult to guess what will happen given the unpredictability of the virus. The only way this impacts him is if the economy takes a turn.”Inside the White House, officials say they are feeling content with the general direction of life amid the pandemic. “From the beginning, we have known that the virus is unpredictable,” White House coronavirus response coordinator Jeff Zients Jeff ZientsAs COVID-19 infections climb, vaccine mandates follow 15 states are keeping COVID-19 breakthrough cases under wraps White House says half of total US population fully vaccinated MORE said at a briefing Thursday. ADVERTISEMENTThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s decision to issue updated mask guidance saying vaccinated Americans in some areas should wear face coverings triggered confusion. “They’ve had a huge inconsistency problem,” said one Democrat close to the White House.
