Biden to Hold First Solo News Conference in Eight Months
White House Updates Scheduled Live Broadcast for 6:30 PM
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President Biden will hold his first solo news conference in eight months on Thursday when he faces reporters at the White House at 6:30 p.m., the White House announced Tuesday.
The news conference is expected to focus on the ongoing NATO summit in Madrid, as well as the recent string of mass shootings in the United States. Biden is also likely to be asked about the upcoming midterm elections and his plans for the remainder of his term.
Biden's last solo news conference was held on January 19, 2022. He has given several joint press conferences with other world leaders since then, but Thursday's event will be his first opportunity to face questions from reporters alone.
The news conference comes at a time when Biden is facing low approval ratings and increasing criticism from both Democrats and Republicans. But despite the challenges, Biden has said he is "optimistic" about the future of the country.
Biden is 81 years old, making him the oldest person to ever serve as president of the United States. Some have questioned whether he is up to the demands of the job, but Biden has insisted that he is "healthy and vigorous."
Thursday's news conference will be Biden's chance to show the American people that he is still capable of leading the country. It will also be an opportunity for him to address the concerns of voters and lay out his vision for the future.
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