Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio are urging President Joe Biden to pull the plug on the vaccine mandate for international travelers … hoping it’ll pave the way for Novak Djokovic to play in the big Miami Open tennis tournament later this month.
The politicians spelled out their wishes in a letter — which they sent to the commander in chief on Friday — saying they want #46 to make the change so The Joker can be ready to smash balls at the tourney in Miami Gardens, FL on March 19.
In their letter, they argued that removing the restriction and allowing Djokovic to play could provide a huge economic boost for their local economies.
They also called the current U.S. policy “outdated and worthy of rescission,” considering Biden declared on “60 Minutes” back in Sept. 2022 that the “pandemic is over.”
The lawmakers, both Republicans, added that they believe since Djokovic is a world-class athlete in world-class shape, he is “not at high-risk of severe complications from COVID-19.”
Of course, under the current rule, Djokovic — who is unvaccinated — is not allowed to travel to the United States … precluding the Serbian tennis superstar from playing in the Miami Open and several other upcoming high-profile tournaments.
Miami Open officials have reportedly filed a petition to get him a waiver from the rule — and Scott and Rubio made it clear, they’re in favor of it being granted.
“It seems both illogical and misaligned with the opinions of your own administration to not grant him the waiver he requests so that he may travel to the U.S. to compete in a professional event.”