During Tuesday’s White House press conference, Press Secretary Jen Psaki attempted to make a joke in response to questioning regarding the supply chain chaos affecting the country, but it came at the expense of Americans.
“It was clear in March of 2020 when COVID hit that the supply chains across the world had been disrupted. Even as as the sort of work to fight back against COVID proceeded, it was crystal clear that things were not improving on supply chain. People couldn’t get dishwashers and furniture and treadmills delivered on time, not to mention all sorts of other things.
During the pandemic, many gyms were closed and took months to reopen. Americans who attempted to remain healthy, but were barred from working out in gyms, or in some places, ordered not to leave their homes, endeavored to work out at home. Lots of people tried to buy at-home workout equipment, or bicycles, both of which were in incredibly short supply. Obesity is considered a comorbidity that contributes to death from COVID-19.
