MS. PSAKI: Which provided additional clarification.
Q But I guess my question is: Does the White House believe that those kinds of comments are helpful in the middle of this trial that everybody knows could lead to more violence and unrest?
MS. PSAKI: Well, again, I can speak to what the President’s point of view is, which is that it’s important to provide an opportunity for peaceful protest. That’s what he’s continued to advocate for, what he has consistently advocated for.
But I would also say that when somebody provides a clarification for their comments, that’s an important context to include in anybody’s reporting.
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
12:52 P.M. EDT
MS. PSAKI: Hi everyone. All right. Okay, I have a couple of items for you all of you at the top. Today we are announcing the release of $39 billion of American Rescue Plan funds to states, territories, and Tribes to address the child care crisis caused by COVID-19. These funds are a critical step to pave the way for a strong economic recovery and a more equitable future.
These funds will help early childhood educators and family child care providers keep their doors open and make sure every state has a strong child care system that provides families with what they need.
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
12:47 P.M. EDT
MS. PSAKI: Good afternoon, everyone. Well, today I’m joined by, of course, Jeff Zients, our COVID Coordinator, and Dr. Fauci to talk about the news from the FDA this morning. They’re also going to be able to take some questions. I will keep an eye on the clock.
And, with that, I will turn it over to Jeff.
MR. ZIENTS: Well, first, thank you, Jen, and thank you to all of you. Good afternoon.
As you all know, the FDA and CDC announced earlier today that, out of abundance of caution, they’ve recommended a pause in the use of Johnson & Johnson vaccine as they review data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
12:23 P.M. EDT
MS. PSAKI: Hello, everyone. Okay, happy Monday. I know we have a busy afternoon for all of you, so we will try to get through as many questions as we can possibly get through. I just have two items for you at the top.
This morning, the White House we released 50 state-by-state factsheets, in addition to factsheets for Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia, laying out the critical necessity of passing the American Jobs Plan so we can invest in vital infrastructure, create good-paying jobs, and grow our economy.
On the screens behind me, you’ll see some of the needs outlined and the tangible difference the Jobs Plan will make in improving the lives of Americans.
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room
12:44 P.M. EDT
MS. PSAKI: Hi, everyone. Okay. We have another member of the President’s Jobs Cabinet joining us today: Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm.
Secretary Granholm is just the second woman to lead the Department of Energy, where she will help America achieve President Biden’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. She’ll do this by advancing cutting-edge clean energy technologies, creating millions of good-paying union clean energy jobs, and building an equitable clean energy future.
Secretary Granholm was the first woman elected Governor of Michigan, serving two terms from 2003 to 2011. As governor, she successfully led efforts to diversify the state’s economy, strengthen its auto industry, preserve the manufacturing sector, and add emerging sectors, such as clean energy, to Michigan’s economic portfolio.