What Did Joe Biden Do Today?
November 20 Recap
A press briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room began at 1:38PM, conducted by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and NSC Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby.
Ms. Jean-Pierre opened the briefing with remarks regarding economic improvements under the Biden Administration before introducing Mr. Kirby, who took questions on conflicts in Ukraine and Israel. Ms. Jean-Pierre concluded the briefing by taking more questions, mostly regarding recent polling. Learn more…
President Biden released a statement congratulating Joseph Boakai on his election to be the next president of Liberia. Learn more…
President Biden declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from September 17 to September 18, 2023.
The President’s action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Cook County. Learn more…
The 76th annual presidential “turkey pardon” took place on the south lawn of the White House, with President Biden pardoning two this year, Liberty and Bell. The turkeys were raised on the family farm of the Chairman of the National Turkey Federation, Steve Lykken, who was in attendance. Learn more…
President Biden released a statement on the Ratification of the UAW’s Historic Agreements with the Big Three Automakers, applauding their good faith negotiations to reach this record contract. Learn more…
President Biden also released a statement on Transgender Remembrance Day, touting the actions his administration has taken action to strengthen the rights, and protect the safety of transgender and all LGBTQI+ Americans. Learn more…
Vice President Kamala Harris attended the reopening of a section of the Interstate 10 freeway in Los Angeles, which was damaged more than a week ago due to a fire. She praised the work of CalTrans in record time to repair the artery, which was initially expected to take up to 4 weeks. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass was also in attendance. Learn more…