It’s Wednesday…
President Biden’s public schedule for 01/08/2025:
| 2:40 PM The President and The First Lady depart Santa Monica Landing Zone en route to Los Angeles International Airport Santa Monica Municipal Airport Out-of-Town Pool |
| 2:50 PM The President and The First Lady arrive to Los Angeles International Airport Los Angeles International Airport Out-of-Town Pool |
| 3:00 PM The President and The First Lady depart Los Angeles, California en route to Joint Base Andrews Los Angeles International Airport Open Press |
| 7:30 PM The President and The First Lady arrive to Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool |
| 7:40 PM The President and The First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews en route to the South Lawn Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool |
| 7:50 PM The President and The First Lady arrive to the South Lawn South Lawn Open Press |
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Tweet
From Tuesday…
The last time I visited Ottawa, I said that the United States chooses to link our future with Canada because we know that we’ll find no better ally, no closer partner, and no steadier friend. The same can be said of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 7, 2025
The U.S.-Canada alliance is… pic.twitter.com/4c9CyJQTyp
Show more =’s The U.S.-Canada alliance is stronger because of him. The American and Canadian people are safer because of him. And the world is better off because of him. I am proud to call him my friend. And I will be forever grateful for his partnership and leadership.
From the White House…
01/07/2025:
Statement from President Joe Biden on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada
The last time I visited Ottawa, I said that the United States chooses to link our future with Canada because we know that we’ll find no better ally, no closer partner, and no steadier friend. The same can be said of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
When I became President, he was the first foreign leader I spoke with. I spoke to him yesterday and expressed my appreciation for his partnership over the years. Together, we’ve tackled some of the toughest issues our nations faced in decades, from the COVID-19 pandemic, to climate change, to the scourge of fentanyl. We’ve stood together with the people of Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression to defend our nations’ most sacred value: freedom. And we have made generational investments to strengthen our supply chains and rebuild our economies from the bottom up and middle out—establishing North America as the most economically competitive region in the world.
Over the last decade, Prime Minister Trudeau has led with commitment, optimism, and strategic vision. The U.S.-Canada alliance is stronger because of him. The American and Canadian people are safer because of him. And the world is better off because of him.
I am proud to call him my friend. And I will be forever grateful for his partnership and leadership.
Statement from President Joe Biden on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada. 01/07/2025.
Prime Minister Trudeau announced his plan to resign as his Party’s Leader and Prime Minister on 01/06/2025:
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau: “Last night over dinner I told my kids about the decision I’m sharing with you today. I intend to resign as party leader, as prime minster, after the party selects its next leader.” pic.twitter.com/DXuN0XkhmJ
— Omar Jimenez (@OmarJimenez) January 6, 2025
California Wildfires Tweet
From Tuesday…
I am being frequently briefed on the wildfires in west Los Angeles. My team and I are in touch with state and local officials, and I have offered any federal assistance that is needed to help suppress the terrible Pacific Palisades fire. Earlier tonight, FEMA approved a Fire…
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 8, 2025
Show more =’s Earlier tonight, FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to support areas that are impacted and help reimburse the state of California for the immediate firefighting costs. My Administration will do everything it can to support the response. I urge the residents of the Pacific Palisades and the surrounding areas of Los Angeles to stay vigilant and listen to local officials.
From the White House…
01/07/2025:
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Wildfires in West Los Angeles:
I am being frequently briefed on the wildfires in west Los Angeles. My team and I are in touch with state and local officials, and I have offered any federal assistance that is needed to help suppress the terrible Pacific Palisades fire. Earlier tonight, FEMA approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to support areas that are impacted and help reimburse the state of California for the immediate firefighting costs. My Administration will do everything it can to support the response.
I urge the residents of the Pacific Palisades and the surrounding areas of Los Angeles to stay vigilant and listen to local officials.
Statement from President Joe Biden on the Wildfires in West Los Angeles. 01/07/2025.
Statement from Vice President Harris on Wildfires in Southern California:
My heart goes out to all those being impacted by the devastating wildfires in Southern California. Doug and I are praying for our fellow Californians who have evacuated, and we are thinking of the families whose homes, businesses, and schools remain in harm’s way. We are deeply grateful for the heroic first responders who are risking their own safety to fight the flames and help keep communities safe.
Statement from Vice President Harris on Wildfires in Southern California. 01/07/2025.
I was briefed earlier tonight and will continue to receive regular updates about these damaging wildfires and the coordinated efforts to contain them. I am also urging residents in the affected areas to listen to local officials, remain vigilant, and evacuate immediately if told to do so.
President Biden and I are committed to ensuring that no community has to respond to this disaster alone. We have already mobilized federal resources to help suppress the fires, provide overhead support, and begin assisting those impacted. FEMA also quickly approved a Fire Management Assistance Grant to help reimburse the state for immediate firefighting costs.
As a proud daughter of California, I know the damage that wildfires have on our neighbors and communities. I also know that the impact is often felt long after the fire is contained. As we respond and as Californians recover, I will ensure that our administration is in constant contact with state and local officials.
From the California Governors Office
01/06/2025:
01/07/2025:
01/08/2025:
AP News (01/08/2025): Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said two people were killed and many others hurt in the fires, which have destroyed more than 1,000 structures.
The linked article includes images from the fires.
Legacy Tweets
From Wednesday…
Since day one of my Administration, I've made it clear that America would finally begin to lead the world in manufacturing again.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 8, 2025
And by adding the most manufacturing jobs to the U.S. economy in 40 years, we laid the groundwork for making that real. pic.twitter.com/vKWsUtLVqR
December’s Jobs report comes out on Friday.
In places like Baltimore and all across America, we’re not just fixing what’s broken, we’re building something better. pic.twitter.com/cebqZoOEgm
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 8, 2025
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