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Former President Biden Speaks at Maryland Democratic Party Gala
Former President Biden delivered the keynote address at a Maryland Democratic Party gala Saturday night. Attendees briefly heckled him early in the speech. He defended his record and criticized the current administration.
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Attendees briefly heckled him minutes into the speech while he discussed the history of the United States. The interruption subsided and he continued his remarks. Biden stated that the Democratic Party has overperformed in recent races against Republicans.
He cited gubernatorial wins in New Jersey and Virginia last November. He also said Americans view the economy under his administration more favorably than under the current president.
A governor also spoke at the event and criticized the current administration's handling of an Iran conflict and federal workforce reductions. The "Fight Back & Win" summit aimed to prepare Democrats for November's midterm elections. A senator attended the gathering.
Biden withdrew from the 2024 presidential election after a June debate performance raised concerns about his age and capacity. The former vice president replaced him as the Democratic nominee and lost to the current president in November. Biden listed the current president's White House ballroom, Kennedy Center naming, Reflecting Pool work, and other projects as evidence that the United States' global standing has declined.
" The event marked a rare public appearance for Biden. Several members of his family have appeared in media recently, including the former first lady promoting a book and their son appearing on podcasts.
