White House put on the defensive over COVID-19 testing plans

Published December 7, 2021 10:12pm ET



The White House is facing questions over its plans to increase testing for COVID-19, which include reimbursing the costs for tests but not mailing them to every resident as some foreign countries are doing.

“Our objective is to make tests accessible, to make sure that people who want to get tested can get tested through any means they choose, and to make sure they’re free for everyone in America,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Tuesday.

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.