Biden Embraces Vaccines, Science: ‘I Don’t Trust Donald Trump’

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden gave an unequivocal defense of vaccines on Wednesday, rejecting President Donald Trump’s attacks that he is casting doubt on their safety and blasted Trump for putting Americans at risk by ignoring science.

“Let me be clear,” Biden said after a 90-minute briefing from experts on Covid-19. “I trust vaccines, I trust scientists, but I don’t trust Donald Trump.”

The former vice president urged Americans to wear masks and continue to practice social distancing, as public health experts warn the spread of the virus will accelerate as the weather cools in much of the country. ...