It’s Tuesday…
President Biden’s public schedule for 07/23/2024:
| 10:00 AM Pool Call Time | In-Town Pool Call Time In-Town Pool |
| 12:30 PM Official Schedule | The President departs Rehoboth Beach, Delaware en route to Dover, Delaware Out-of-Town Pool |
| 1:15 PM Official Schedule | The President arrives in Dover, Delaware Out-of-Town Pool |
| 1:25 PM Official Schedule | The President departs Dover, Delaware en route to Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool |
| 2:00 PM Official Schedule | The President arrives to Joint Base AndrewsJoint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool |
| 2:10 PM Official Schedule | The President departs Joint Base Andrews en route to the White House Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool |
| 2:30 PM Official Schedule | The President arrives at the White House South Grounds Out-of-Town Pool |
| 3:00 PM Official Schedule | The President receives the President’s Daily Brief Closed Press |
As you can see President Biden will be returning to the White House this afternoon.
On Monday, his physician released the following letter:
The Tweets
From Monday…
We are the United States of America – there's nothing we can't do if we do it together.
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 22, 2024
We just have to remember who we are.
I’ve dedicated my presidency to proving that, and I'll continue to do so today, tomorrow, and every day that I have the honor of being your president.
I skipped posting his campaign tweets on Monday as I did not feel they fit with the tweets.
I feel it fits with the tweet above…
On Sunday…
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
And if you’re with us, donate to her campaign here:https://t.co/A0T3v7ItQm
— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) July 21, 2024
Show more =’s And it’s been the best decision I’ve made. Today I want to offer my full support and endorsement for Kamala to be the nominee of our party this year. Democrats — it’s time to come together and beat Trump. Let’s do this.
At this time President Biden will finish out his term in office.
From Tuesday…
Tomorrow evening at 8 PM ET, I will address the nation from the Oval Office on what lies ahead, and how I will finish the job for the American people.
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 23, 2024
Unofficially state delegates have backed Vice President Kamala Harris to replace Joe Biden as the DNC Nominee for President.
The DNC Convention starts on August 19th, 2024, where the DNC is expected to nominate VP Harris.
Sonya Massey, a beloved mother, friend, daughter, and young Black woman, should be alive today.
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 22, 2024
Sonya’s death at the hands of a police officer reminds us that all too often Black Americans face fears for their safety in ways many of the rest of us do not.
I commend the actions taken by the Springfield State’s Attorney’s office. While we wait for the case to be prosecuted, let us pray to comfort the grieving.
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 22, 2024
Congress must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act to increase trust and accountability in America’s police force.
I can’t really cover this objectively as I’ve watched some of the body cam footage that the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office released on Monday. Before the footage begins they post the following bullet points:
At the 13 minute and 52 second mark of the YouTube the officers sends Ms. Massey into her kitchen to check the stove. At the 14 minute and 9 second mark Massey says “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus”. She repeats herself to which former Deputy Grayson replies “You better fucking not” and warns her that he will he will shot her in her fucking face. It’s at the 14 minute and 14 second mark that he draws his weapon aims at Ms. Massey. At the 14 minute and 20 second mark. Ms. Massey is shot and killed in her kitchen.
Ms. Massey’s body is blurred out in the footage, at about the 16 minute and 14 second mark the other Deputy present leaves the residents to get his medical kit from the car in an attempt to render aid.
Grayson has pleaded not guilty to the charges.
The video footage is not for the faint of heart.
Statement from President Joe Biden on Sonya Massey
Sonya Massey, a beloved mother, friend, daughter, and young Black woman, should be alive today. Sonya called the police because she was concerned about a potential intruder. When we call for help, all of us as Americans – regardless of who we are or where we live – should be able to do so without fearing for our lives. Sonya’s death at the hands of a responding officer reminds us that all too often Black Americans face fears for their safety in ways many of the rest of us do not.
Sonya’s family deserves justice. I am heartbroken for her children and her entire family as they face this unthinkable and senseless loss. Jill and I mourn with the rest of the country and our prayers are with Sonya’s family, loved ones, and community during this devastating time.
I commend the swift actions that were taken by the Springfield State’s Attorney’s office. While we wait for the case to be prosecuted, let us pray to comfort the grieving. Congress must pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act now. Our fundamental commitment to justice is at stake.
Statement from President Joe Biden on Sonya Massey. 07/22/2024.
Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on Sonya Massey
Sonya Massey deserved to be safe. After she called the police for help, she was tragically killed in her own home at the hands of a responding officer sworn to protect and serve. Doug and I send strength and prayers to Sonya’s family and friends, and we join them in grieving her senseless death.
Statement from Vice President Kamala Harris on Sonya Massey. 07/23/2024.
Our thoughts are also with the communities across our nation whose calls for help are often met with suspicion, distrust, and even violence. The disturbing footage released yesterday confirms what we know from the lived experiences of so many – we have much work to do to ensure that our justice system fully lives up to its name.
I join President Biden in commending the swift action of the State’s Attorney’s Office and in calling on Congress to pass the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a bill that I coauthored in the Senate. In this moment, in honor of Sonya’s memory and the memory of so many more whose names we may never know, we must come together to achieve meaningful reforms that advance the safety of all communities.
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