United States: Republicans wind up against the extension of the vaccine obligation

South Dakota Trumpist Governor Kristi Noem promises to take Joe Biden to court over his decision to extend the Covid-19 vaccine requirement.

AP - Charlie Neibergall

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In the aftermath of the vaccine obligation decided by Joe Biden for 100 million public and private workers, the Republicans sound the revolt.

Several conservative governors promise to fight the vaccine obligation in court. 

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With our correspondent in San Francisco,

Éric de Salves

The sling came from the most conservative governors.

These Republicans are calling for civil disobedience against the vaccine requirement decided by the White House for two-thirds of American workers.

"

See you in court Joe Biden!"

The governor of South Dakota is angry.

On Twitter

Kristi Noem

promises to stand up for freedom.

South Dakota will stand up to defend freedom.

@JoeBiden see you in court.

- Governor Kristi Noem (@govkristinoem) September 9, 2021

Same story in Georgia, Nebraska and Florida.

We're going to fight,

” Ron DeSantis promises.

“How did we end up putting someone out of work because they didn't want to get the vaccine?

“Asks this loyal Donald Trump, he who is precisely one of the governors pinned the day before by the President of the United States for his fierce opposition to wearing a mask, especially in schools.

This is not a game,

” Joe Biden replied for these governors are simply casual with the health of Americans.

►Also read: Covid-19: faced with the rise of the Delta variant, Joe Biden extends compulsory vaccination

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