It’s Monday…
President Biden’s public schedule for 01/06/2025:
| 10:00 AM The President receives the Presidential Daily Brief Closed Press |
| 12:20 PM The President and the First Lady depart the White House en route to Joint Base Andrews South Grounds Out-of-Town Pool |
| 1:20 PM The President and the First Lady arrive to Joint Base Andrews Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool 1:45 PM The President and the First Lady depart Joint Base Andrews en route to New Orleans, Louisiana Joint Base Andrews Out-of-Town Pool |
| 3:00 PM Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Gaggle Aboard Air Force One En Route to New Orleans, LA |
| 3:35 PM The President and the First Lady arrive in New Orleans, Louisiana Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport Open Press |
| 6:00 PM The President and the First Lady attend an Interfaith Prayer Service for Peace and Healing hosted by the Archdiocese of New Orleans at the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France and grieve with the families and community members impacted by the tragic attack on January 1 New Orleans, Louisiana Open Press |
| The President and First Lady will leave Louisiana and travel to Los Angeles, California |
Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre Gaggle Aboard Air Force One En Route to New Orleans, LA @3:00 PM D.C., time:
I’m flipping the script today…
Jan 6th Tweet
From Monday…
In time, there will be Americans who didn’t witness the Jan. 6 riot firsthand but will learn about it from footage and testimony of that day, from what is written in history books and from the truth we pass on to our children.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 6, 2025
We cannot allow the truth to be lost. https://t.co/bH3iCSFrIJ
Joe Biden: What Americans should remember about Jan. 6 (gift link):
Joe Biden is president of the United States.
On this Jan. 6, order will be called. Clerks, staff and members of Congress will gather to certify the results of a free and fair presidential election and ensure a peaceful transfer of power. Capitol Police will stand guard over the citadel of our democracy.
The vice president of the United States, faithful to her duty under our Constitution, will preside over the certification of her opponent’s victory in the November election.
It is a ceremony that for more than two centuries has made America a beacon to the world, a ceremony that ratifies the will of the voters.
For much of our history, this proceeding was treated as pro forma, a routine act. But after what we all witnessed on Jan. 6, 2021, we know we can never again take it for granted.
Violent insurrectionists attacked the Capitol, threatened the lives of elected officials and assaulted brave law enforcement officers.
We should be proud that our democracy withstood this assault. And we should be glad we will not see such a shameful attack again this year.
But we should not forget. We must remember the wisdom of the adage that any nation that forgets its past is doomed to repeat it. We cannot accept a repeat of what occurred four years ago.
An unrelenting effort has been underway to rewrite — even erase — the history of that day. To tell us we didn’t see what we all saw with our own eyes. To dismiss concerns about it as some kind of partisan obsession. To explain it away as a protest that just got out of hand.
This is not what happened.
In time, there will be Americans who didn’t witness the Jan. 6 riot firsthand but will learn about it from footage and testimony of that day, from what is written in history books and from the truth we pass on to our children. We cannot allow the truth to be lost.
Thousands of rioters crossed the National Mall and climbed the Capitol walls, smashing windows and kicking down doors. Just blocks away, a bomb was found near the location of the incoming vice president, threatening her life. Law enforcement officials were beaten, dragged, knocked unconscious and stomped upon. Some police officers ultimately died as a result.
As president-elect that day, I spoke to the country and called for peace, and for the certification to resume.
Four years later, leaving office, I am determined to do everything I can to respect the peaceful transfer of power and restore the traditions we have long respected in America. The election will be certified peacefully. I have invited the incoming president to the White House on the morning of Jan. 20, and I will be present for his inauguration that afternoon.
But on this day, we cannot forget. This is what we owe those who founded this nation, those who have fought for it and died for it.
And we should commit to remembering Jan. 6, 2021, every year. To remember it as a day when our democracy was put to the test and prevailed. To remember that democracy — even in America — is never guaranteed.
We should never forget it is our democracy that makes everything possible — our freedoms, our rights, our liberties, our dreams. And that it falls to every generation of Americans to defend and protect it.
Joe Biden: What Americans should remember about Jan. 6 (gift link): 01/05/2025.
Security is off the charts in D.C., not only because of the certification process but also because of former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral.
LIVE: Congress holds session to count 2024 electoral votes @1:00 PM D.C., time:
These are the rest of the tweets
From Friday…
For the final time as president, I have the privilege of bestowing the Presidential Citizens Medal — one of our nation’s highest honors — to an extraordinary group of Americans. pic.twitter.com/hyZJfBYwES
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 3, 2025
The video clip is 24 seconds long. It shows each person receiving their medals.
The YouTube for the ceremony is 18 minutes and 24 seconds long; the White House hasn’t uploaded his remarks.
Judges matter.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 3, 2025
And with bipartisan support in the Senate, we’ve confirmed 235 judges on my watch. pic.twitter.com/mz2aks8fjw
From the White House…
01/02/2025:
- Remarks by President Biden on Securing 235 Judicial Confirmations; the YouTube is 21 minutes and 38 seconds long.
Tune in as I deliver remarks at a Medal of Honor Ceremony. https://t.co/VNui1qJkIC
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 3, 2025
From the White House…
01/03/2025:
- The YouTube for the Medal of Honor ceremony is 33 minutes and 21 seconds long; remarks aren’t posted yet.
- Remarks by President Biden After Medal of Valor Ceremony; the ceremony was held in the Oval Office. The White House has not uploaded the video to YouTube.
Our 2024 Medal of Valor awardees represent the heroes of our nation who run into danger when everyone else runs away.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 4, 2025
We can never truly thank you and your families enough for your service and your sacrifice. pic.twitter.com/ld9cBaZ8vt
Today, I am deeply privileged to honor seven American heroes of different ranks, different positions, and different generations.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 4, 2025
Each went above and beyond the call of duty. And each deserves our nation’s highest military recognition:
The Medal of Honor. pic.twitter.com/SDOaUGRwzn
From Saturday…
Since I took office, we've recovered all of the jobs lost during the pandemic. And added 7 million more.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 4, 2025
We didn't just recover – we built a foundation of stable growth for years to come. pic.twitter.com/4uHahIIRxG
December’s job report comes out on Friday.
Today, I had the honor of bestowing the Medal of Freedom – our nation’s highest civilian honor – on a group of extraordinary people who have given their sacred effort to shape the culture and cause of America. pic.twitter.com/tOAHzlbC3R
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 5, 2025
The YouTube is 32 minutes and 33 seconds long; no remarks posted.
From the White House…
01/04/2025:
From Sunday…
One of the things I’m proudest of is passing the Inflation Reduction Act – the bill that allowed us to negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs for the first time.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 5, 2025
Not a single Republican voted for it.
But we got it done, and finally beat Big Pharma. pic.twitter.com/uIEBsNrLwe
Thoughts and prayers were never enough.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 5, 2025
I'm proud to have established the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention and taken bold executive action to keep guns out of dangerous hands and dangerous weapons off our streets.
Congress, it's your turn to act. pic.twitter.com/K93z1DjJT8
I’m proud that my Administration has taken on price gouging by cracking down on hidden junk fees like surprise overdraft and deposit fees, credit card late fees, and hotel booking fees.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 5, 2025
They add up. And the American people were sick of being played for suckers. pic.twitter.com/4RPtUgA3Bb
Tune in as I sign the Social Security Fairness Act. https://t.co/NYQZBjse0q
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 5, 2025
The YouTube is 15 minutes and 49 seconds long; no remarks posted yet.
I’m proud to be the first president in more than 20 years to expand Social Security benefits.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 5, 2025
Workers who dedicated their lives to their communities deserve to retire with dignity and security.
Today, I signed legislation expanding Social Security benefits for millions of teachers, firefighters, nurses, police officers, other public employees, and their spouses and survivors.
— President Biden (@POTUS) January 6, 2025
This is a big deal. pic.twitter.com/awrQBF19ZG
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