Biden Tells Voter He Would Take a COVID-19 Vaccine Approved Under Trump if Scientists Support It

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden says he would be skeptical of any vaccine developed and approved under President Donald Trump’s tenure.

Business owner Kelly Leigh, who says she is an undecided voter, noted that Democratic Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris said she would not take a vaccine if Trump told Americans to take it.

Leigh asked Biden if he would take a vaccine if it was approved by the end of the year, and if he would issue a mandate to require people to be vaccinated if he became president.

“Two things. Number one, President Trump talks about things that just aren’t accurate about everything from vaccines, we’re going to have one right away,” Biden said.

He continued, “The point is, that if the body of scientists say that this is ready to be done, and it’s been tested, they’ve gone through the three phases, yes I would take it and I’d encourage people to take it.”

Biden blasted Trump for touting an experimental drug cocktail manufactured by Renegeron as a potential cure for the virus,

The former vice president noted that the companies working on developing a coronavirus vaccine are “making real progress.” He added that he meets with scientists at least twice a week to learn about the progress being made on a vaccine.

Still, he said, “They’re not there yet. And most scientists say it’s not likely to have a vaccine, that would be available, until the beginning of next year … into the spring of next year.”

Biden and Harris have repeatedly raised concerns that Trump may put politics in front of the public health and push for the development and approval of a vaccine that is not safe — or does not work.

During the vice-presidential debate, Harris