Here’s Why Republicans Are Railing Against Vaccine Passports

Here’s Why Republicans Are Railing Against Vaccine Passports

Share to Linkedin Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is the latest Republican to speak out against the premise of "vaccine passports," saying Monday he would take executive action to ban them in Florida, as GOP lawmakers across the country vocally oppose any move that would allow businesses to require customers to show proof they've received a coronavirus vaccine. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at a press conference. The idea of an American needing to receive a vaccine to take part in society is "completely unacceptable," De Santis said, adding he believes vaccines should be "provide[d] it for all, but mandate[d] for none." He called on the state legislature to draft up a bill to ban vaccine passports in Florida, but said he would be willing to use his executive powers to keep such projects out of the Sunshine State, citing issues of privacy. He's not the only Republican to condemn vaccine passports “” a handful of Republican lawmakers have slammed the idea and the Biden administration after the Washington Post reported the White House was working on a nationwide standard for vaccine passports. Rep. Pete Sessions (R-Texas) told Fox News they are "a complete government overstep," and that health decisions should