Santa Claus is coming to town… with supposed early access to the Covid-19 vaccine.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump administration official Michael Caputo wanted performers who portray Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and elves to lend their talents to a coronavirus-related ad campaign meant to promote the benefits of the eventual vaccine. In return, the official offered them early access to the vaccine, ahead of the general public. The campaign was funded by $250 million in taxpayer money.
On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that the campaign would be canceled, and it is now under review by the department. The decision comes as coronavirus cases continue to spike across the U.S., making the possibility of a vaccine before the holiday season unlikely.
Chairman of the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas, Ric Erwin, told the Wall Street Journal that the news was “extremely disappointing” to Santa performers.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Trump administration official Michael Caputo wanted performers who portray Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and elves to lend their talents to a coronavirus-related ad campaign meant to promote the benefits of the eventual vaccine. In return, the official offered them early access to the vaccine, ahead of the general public. The campaign was funded by $250 million in taxpayer money.
On Friday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced that the campaign would be canceled, and it is now under review by the department. The decision comes as coronavirus cases continue to spike across the U.S., making the possibility of a vaccine before the holiday season unlikely.
Chairman of the Fraternal Order of Real Bearded Santas, Ric Erwin, told the Wall Street Journal that the news was “extremely disappointing” to Santa performers.
- 10/25/2020
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
There's a Major Change Coming in Lawmen: Bass Reeves Season 2
- 4/25/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Dan Bentley)
- STartefacts.com
‘Manhunt’ may turn up another Emmy nomination for Tobias Menzies
- 4/23/2024
- by Jacob Sarkisian
- Gold Derby
Rebel Moon: Part 2 – The Scargiver Interview – Zack Snyder Discusses the Film
- 4/17/2024
- by Elliott Wishnefsky
- FandomWire
CBS' Home for the Holidays 2023 Special - Performers List Revealed!
- 12/22/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Billboard Music Awards 2023 Winners: Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen Win Big
- 11/20/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
Billboard Music Awards 2023 Complete Winners List: Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen Take Top Trophies; Karol G, Peso Pluma, Zach Bryan, Fuerza Regida Also Triumph
- 11/20/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Pat Cooper, Stand-Up Comedian and Howard Stern Regular, Dies at 93
- 6/7/2023
- by Pat Saperstein
- Variety Film + TV
Lock Him Up: Team Trump Demands Congress Rush Biden Probes
- 3/31/2023
- by Asawin Suebsaeng and Patrick Reis
- Rollingstone.com
Trump Official Planned to Give Santa Claus Performers Early Access to Covid-19 Vaccine
- 10/25/2020
- by Peter Wade
- Rollingstone.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.