Jen Psaki is at the podium. She opens by praising Senate confirmation of Biden judges and executive nominees. Then notes new DOJ grants to combat gun violence + crime. Now questions.
Asked about Manchin/BBB, Psaki says her “lengthy statement” yesterday “outlined specifically” where things are. “I’m not going to re-litigate the tick tock.” She says Biden and Manchin are “longtime friends” who’ve worked together, then discusses consequences of BBB inaction.
“We’re going to continue to take steps, work like hell to get it done,” @PressSec says of Build Back Better, re-emphasized Biden/Manchin friendship and working relationship.
Psaki, asked if Biden trusts Manchin, says POTUS considers him a “longtime friend.” She notes the “unanimity” of the Democratic response after Manchin’s remarks yesterday, again suggests WH isn’t giving up on BBB.
Psaki says Biden’s speech tomorrow about Covid/Omicron is NOT about locking the country down.
Jen Psaki has said the words “work like hell” at least thrice so far when discussing next steps for Build Back Better, amid Manchin’s opposition.
Psaki says on BBB that the next few weeks will important and pivotal, including high level engagements and White House staff involvement. “We will stay in close touch and close coordination” with Schumer, she says.
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