Coronavirus pandemic: Biden roasted over goal of allowing small gatherings by July 4

Critics have mocked the coronavirus vaccination timeline laid out by President Biden Thursday night, with everyone from pundits to satirical website The Onion chiming in on his stated goal of a return to small social gatherings with close family by Independence Day.

Journalist Tim Miller questioned Biden’s messaging, stating Americans should be working toward a return to normalcy, not tiny gatherings.  "I think in the grand scheme of things as long as progress keeps happening in [sic] will accrue to Biden’s benefit and the particulars won’t matter much," Miller tweeted. "But shouldn’t we be working towards outdoor community gatherings (baseball/beaches/fireworks!) 7/4 not just close family?"