President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visit Bourbon Street in New Orleans on Monday to honor the victims new years day attackBecause the community there is mourning the death of at least 14 people.
a driver intentionally hit a truck An explosion struck a crowd of people celebrating New Year's Eve on Bourbon Street early in the new year, killing at least 14 people and injuring several others, authorities said. The attacker is dead, and FBI Deputy Assistant Director Christopher Raya said the attack was an act of terrorism. FBI have recognized The person responsible is Shamsud-Deen Jabbar, a 42-year-old American citizen and Army veteran from Texas who posted several videos declaring his support for ISIS.
The president and first lady laid flowers and stood in silence with heads bowed at a memorial site on Bourbon Street on Monday afternoon. They later attended an interfaith prayer service hosted by the Archdiocese of New Orleans at the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis. The White House said the president met privately with grieving families, survivors and local law enforcement before evening prayers.
“I know events like this are difficult, the shock and pain still runs deep. My wife Jill and I stand here with you, grieving with you, praying with you, telling you Let them know you're not alone.” Mr. Biden said at the service.
Mr. Biden said New Orleans “defines strength and resiliency,” adding that the city’s people “get back up,” whether after a terrorist attack or a hurricane.
New Orleans trip gets interrupted Washington DC. In the blizzard, In which up to 12 inches of snow is expected to fall.
Mr Biden and his administration are in their final days in office, with two weeks left until Inauguration Day. As the President was en route to New Orleans on Monday afternoon, Congress Electoral College votes counted And Vice President Kamala Harris formally cemented Trump's victory.
Four years have passed on Monday too Trump's supporters stormed the CapitolIn an attempt to stop the counting of Electoral College votes, several police officers were injured.