It was nearly two weeks ago that Jill and I paid our respects to Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick, who laid in honor in the Rotunda after losing his life protecting the Capitol from a riotous, violent mob on January 6, 2021. Today, 57 Senators – including a record 7 Republicans – voted to find…
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Donald J. Trump
The biography for President Trump and past presidents is courtesy of the White House Historical Association. Donald John Trump was born in Queens, New York, on June 14, 1946. His father, Fred Trump, was a highly successful real estate developer. The elder Trump was of German heritage, and his wife, Mary McLeod, of Scottish background.…
Melania Trump
First Lady of the United States Melania Trump is the wife of President Donald J. Trump. She is the second First Lady born outside of the United States, and she is the only First Lady to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. The biography for Mrs. Trump and past first families are courtesy of the White…
Background Press Call on the Release of Brittney Griner
Via Teleconference 9:20 A.M. EST MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone. Thanks so much for joining us on this background briefing. We’re going to share some additional information about the United States’ successful efforts to secure the release of Brittney Griner. Just to start with some ground rules before we dive in: The call is going to…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, December 5, 2022
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 3:28 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Apologies for being late. I had a — my meeting with the President in the Oval went long, so I apologize. Okay — Q Is there any chance we can go straight to questions? (Inaudible.) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Yeah, I have a…
Remarks by President Biden in a Reception for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee
Private Residence Boston, Massachusetts (December 2, 2022) 5:41 P.M. EST THE PRESIDENT: Well, first of all, I’d — I’d have done a hell of a lot better everywhere if I had her introduce me every place I go. (Laughter.) Folks, look, the reason I’m here is because it’s really important that we reelect a…
Press Gaggle by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre En Route Freeland, MI
Aboard Air Force OneEn Route Freeland, Michigan 1:33 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Okay, good afternoon, everybody. Thanks for joining us for President Biden’s trip to Michigan, where he will discuss how this ec- — his economic plan is leading to a manufacturing boom, rebuilding our supply chains, growing the economy, and creating good-paying jobs. He’ll…
Background Press Call Previewing the Upcoming France State Visit
Via Teleconference 6:20 P.M. EST MODERATOR: Hi, everyone. Thank you for joining us on the background call this evening. And my apologies that this moved around a little bit. We had a little trouble wrangling some schedules. But we’re all here now, and it’s before 8:00 p.m., so I think that that’s pleasing to everybody.…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:52 P.M. EST MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Welcome back from your Thanksgiving holiday. Hope everyone had a restful and wonderful holiday. Okay, I’m going to be really quick at the top. As you see, we have a guest — as you know, we have a guest from National…
Press Gaggle by Vice President Harris Aboard the Philippine Coast Guard Ship Teresa Magbanua
Puerto Princesa, Philippines THE VICE PRESIDENT: (In progress.) …related to economic issues and also security issues. And as I’ve said previously, it is based on the foundation that has been established over many years and includes people-to-people ties and a shared commitment to the Indo-Pacific and to a free and open Indo-Pacific. Today has also been…
