President Biden and first lady Jill Biden hosted military veterans and their families at the White House Thursday to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
"All those who served as members of the military were heroes, genuine heroes, heroes for freedom, democracy and America," President Biden said."Now, decades later, we must look at ourselves and ask the question, will we stand for freedom again? Will we stand for democracy? Will we stand together as Americans? I believe we will and we can."
The events come after a difficult week for President Biden, who with the White House and other Democratic allies has pushed back on criticism about his fitness for the 2024 presidential election. He has made it clear his intention is to stay in the presidential race amid growing concerns within his own party.“I’m in this race to the end and we’re going to win because when Democrats unite, we will always win.