“Put on the mask for another 100 days” – Corriere.it

“I ask Americans for a small sacrifice: put on the mask for another 100 days.” the Joe Biden’s Anti-Covid Plan It starts from here, from this simple appeal. The president-elect and his deputy Kamala Harris last night gave the first joint interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper. Biden said the country faces “four crises simultaneously: Covid, the economy, the condition of African Americans and other minorities, climate change“The new leader, first, confirmed that Anthony Fauci will remain in his position and, indeed, will have a key role in the strategy against the virus. Biden considers him the guarantor of the effectiveness of vaccines:” I will do it immediately and also in public, as soon as there is Fauci’s approval. ”

The other urgency is the economy. The presidential ballot has already achieved a first result, prompting the Democrats to negotiate with the Republicans a package of measures in favor of companies and families worth 900 billion dollars. “It’s a step to take now,” Biden said. In In foreign policy, it is worth highlighting the offer “of closer cooperation to European and Asian allies“Joe addressed the NATO allies in particular: ‘We must work together again as soon as possible. My predecessor showed great openness to authoritarian regimes and put a finger in the eye of our friends in the Atlantic Alliance. That season is closed “.

Biden confirmed that he wants to resume nonegotiated with Iran on nuclear energy, “Even if it will be very difficult” and it was dry in China: “I met xi jinping And I’ll make one thing clear: do you want to follow the rules? Well, we are there; otherwise you don’t play. The incumbent president led shrimp policy with China. We will no longer accept the theft of intellectual property or that our companies that invest there are forced to form joint ventures controlled 51% by the Chinese.

Finally Trump. Kamala Harris assured that “it will be up to the Department of Justice to make any decision on the investigations to be carried out.” Tapper recalled what Harris said during the election campaign: “Trump can only be tried“I was in a different position, speaking as a former California attorney. Our administration’s Justice Department will not be affected by any political pressure. Period,” the vice president-elect replied. Biden added:None of my family will have any public or private business position which may herald a conflict of interest with my position as president “”. Tapper’s final question: “Do you think Trump will attend the inauguration on January 20?” Biden smiles: “I don’t know. If he doesn’t come, nothing changes for me personally. But we are not going to give the world a pretty picture. All these maneuvers are dictatorial things. They have nothing to do with the United States. We need a smooth transition, a handshake, and then move on. ”