Ari Fleischer: New York’s ID requirement for vaccine is ‘tantamount to vaccination suppression’

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Former White House press secretary Ari Fleischer took aim at New York for its policy of requiring a valid ID to receive the coronavirus vaccine but not for voting.

“Look at that. NY requires ID for COVID vaccinations — a driver’s license, passport or other proof of residency,” Fleischer said on Twitter. “Why is it ok to require ID to save someone’s life, but not ok for voting? Asking for IDs is sensible, here and for voting.”

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