President Biden had a strategy for selling a massive spending package billed as an economic boost amid the pandemic, but he is quickly being reminded what often happens to presidents’ best-laid plans.

The White House was clear about wanting to brag about Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus spending package, historic in both its breadth and price tag. But team Biden’s intention to control the spending package’s messaging has, so far, not been enough to keep the focus on that measure as the longtime Washington veteran is reminded just how many issues can land on any president’s desk.

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