President Joe Biden and several members of Congress entered the chamber ahead of his speech fist-bumping down the aisle despite being “told not to.”
Biden’s entourage, and his GOP counterparts, were cheered and clapped as they entered the building and received pats on the back from lawmakers. The president himself was also seen fist-bumping a colleague.
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“They are fist-bumping. They were told not to,” CNN’s Jake Tapper said while viewing the entrance.
The gestures appeared to be in violation of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance, which states, “When guests arrive, minimize gestures that promote close contact. For example, don’t shake hands, do elbow bumps, or give hugs. Instead wave and verbally greet them.”
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Biden’s joint address to Congress comes on his 99th day in office. He plans to offer an optimistic vision of a country well on its way to recovery amid a once-in-a-century pandemic while pitching his latest $2 trillion proposal to lawmakers, including resistant Republicans, and the public during his first address.
