I mean I doubt very much he was making day to day decisions, but I'd imagine he was saying words to the effect of: "Hey, FDA, Pfizer, etc - I want this vaccine

I mean I doubt very much he was making day to day decisions, but I'd imagine he was saying words to the effect of: "Hey, FDA, Pfizer, etc - I want this vaccine in x months make it work and shout if anyone gives you trouble." I'd imagine coming from any president that would carry some weight.