President Joe Biden Says Texas Made “Big Mistake” by Lifting Mask Mandate, Suggests “Neanderthal thinking”

President Joe Biden’s administration has urged states not to let up on restrictions as vaccinations pick up. Credit: REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

President Joe Biden said Wednesday that Texas made a “big mistake” by removing its statewide mask mandate and suggested the decision reflected “Neanderthal thinking.” The comments by the Democratic president came a day after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott announced he was not only ending the mask requirement but also allowing businesses ...

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