The White House wanted to vaccinate Santa Claus against COVID as a priority.
The White House would have liked to give priority to vaccinating people who play Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and elves against VIDC-19.
However, the plan had to be abandoned, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The New York daily learned that Michael Caputo, a senior political strategist in the Trump administration, wanted to offer the vaccine first to those who play St. Nicholas in shopping malls.
In return, Santas were to promote the vaccination campaigns that would be held across the country.
Democrats had been critical of the Trump administration's plan.
The Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas, which represents men who look like Santa Claus, expressed disappointment.
As for Michael Caputo, he is on sick leave. He was diagnosed with cancer last September.
Source : AGENCE QMI
