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Democratic mayor accuses 60 Minutes of airing ‘intentionally false’ story on Florida’s vaccine rollout
A Democratic mayor in Florida is coming to the governor’s protection following a 60 Minutes story on the state’s vaccine rollout, alleging the present’s reporting was “deliberately false.” 60 Minutes on Sunday aired a narrative through which correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi reported on allegations that Florida’s “vaccination rollout has favored the rich.” It was important of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for partnering with Publix to distribute vaccines, suggesting the transfer might have been influenced by the governor having obtained donations from the grocery store chain. On Monday, Palm Seaside County Mayor Dave Kerner (D) defended DeSantis and slammed 60 Minutes over this story. “The reporting was not simply based mostly on unhealthy data — it was deliberately false,” Kerner alleged, per Fox Information. “I do know this as a result of I provided to offer my perception into Palm Seaside County’s vaccination efforts and 60 Minutes declined.” Kerner went on to say that he and the county administrator requested DeSantis “to develop the state’s partnership with Publix to Palm Seaside County,” and he accused 60 Minutes of leaving this truth out of its story “as a result of it kneecaps their narrative,” including that the present “must be ashamed.” Florida Division of Emergency Administration Director Jared Moskowitz, who served as a Democrat within the Florida Home, additionally known as the story “absolute malarkey,” saying “nobody from the governors workplace recommended Publix,” per Mediaite. Alfonsi clashed with the governor at a press convention, as seen within the section, with DeSantis accusing the 60 Minutes correspondent of pushing a “faux narrative” as she grilled him by asking how the state’s partnership with Publix was “not pay-to-play.” Video later confirmed DeSantis’ full response that wasn’t included on 60 Minutes. Following Kerner’s assertion on Monday, The Atlantic’s Derek Thompson argued that “lots of media figures have been out over their skis making an attempt to place DeSantis on blast when Florida’s pandemic conduct/efficiency has been pretty common.” Extra tales from theweek.comThe GOP’s cultural impotenceThe pandemic crime surge is a policing problemGonzaga-Baylor would be the most anticipated faculty basketball title sport since 2005
