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Axios scraps investigation of VP’s ‘Start of a scratch’ vaccination
Axios has removed a tweet investigating a claim by Kamala Harris that Biden’s government ‘started from scratch’ over COVID-19 vaccinations, and has not yet explained the decision, despite promising in January has to accept responsibility for all content appearing on our public platforms. The initial tweet, which highlights an interview between Harris and Axios, co-founder Mike Allen, which aired on HBO on Sunday, confirmed Harris’ allegations with Dr. Anthony Fauci contrasted. “There was no national strategy or plan for vaccinations. We left it to the states and local leaders to find out, ”Harris said. “And in many ways, we start from scratch something that has been raging for almost a year.” Fauci said during a press release from the White House in January that “we are definitely not starting from scratch, because there are activities going on in the distribution.” Several current and former staff members with Operation Warp Speed confirmed Fauci’s report and told National Review that the Trump administration had coordinated with the CDC and local leaders to develop 64 local implementation plans and the Biden transition team more than 300 HHS meetings. . @VP told @mikeallen that “there was no national strategy or plan for vaccinations” and that Biden-admin “starts over.” This is wrong. The Trump admin had a plan to distribute to places chosen by states and could have them taken from there. https://t.co/0MoQ8OnpoN pic.twitter.com/nYb8r5gPKz – PolitiFact (@PolitiFact) February 15, 2021 But Axios’ tweet, published Sunday night with Fauci’s January rule, was later removed without explanation. The outlet valve left a later tweet of the exchange without the Fauci context and also tweeted on Monday a link to Allen’s story, which does not mention the Fauci statement. Why did Axios remove this tweet? pic.twitter.com/94HNrOIgrW – Comfortably Smug (@ComfortablySmug) February 15, 2021. @ VP Harris: “There was no national strategy or plan for vaccinations. … We start from scratch.” @ mikeallen: Do you have to adjust your sights now that is possible, given that? @VP: “We need to find a way. … No patience for ‘it can not be done’. #AxiosOnHBO pic.twitter.com/opif5rjg96 – Axios (@axios) February 15, 2021 Axios does not have multiple requests for comments returned on the question of why the tweet was removed and whether the White House went out of its way to complain about its drafting In January, the store published its “Bill of Rights”, which contains a promise to accept ‘responsibility’ for all content that appears on our public platforms, which puts pressure on us to deliver the highest level of investigation. ‘ In recent weeks, Axios has been under scrutiny after it was revealed that one of his reporters, Alexi McCammond – who previously covered the Biden campaign – went out with TJ Ducklo, Biden’s press. Although Axios promised in January that alleged conflicts of interest ” will not be published at the end of the story, “McCammond’s work on the Biden transition did not receive any editorial awards. An Axios spokesman initially told Politico that McCammond had been removed from the Biden rhythm, only to be clarified later. makes McCammond ‘take a back seat’ for Biden coverage. McCammond has been re-assigned to cover the Progressives in Congress and Vice President Harris after announcing her relationship with Axios leadership in November. “TJ has never been a source for any story I’ve been working on, or in any capacity since we went out, “McCammond told People for a glowing profile of their relationship. Ducklo resigned Saturday his role as deputy press secretary of the White House after threatening and humiliating Politara reporter Tara Palmeri for treating his relationship as a possible conflict of interest. “I will destroy you,” Ducklo reportedly told Palmeri, a day before President Biden told political appointments during an actual swearing-in ceremony: “If you ever work with me and I hear you’re another colleague treat with respect, then talk to someone, I will fire you right away. No ifs, ands or buts. After the dispute broke out, Ducklo was initially suspended for one week without pay – a ruling by Jen Psaki, White House press secretary, said she had arrived with Ron Klain, but not with Biden.