Joe Biden, in his first public address after dropping out of the 2024 US election said he's passing the torch to the new generation.

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Joe Biden, in his first public address after dropping out of the 2024 US election said he's passing the torch to the new generation. In other news, Donald Trump launched a volley of attacks against US Vice President Kamala Harris in his first rally since she became the de facto Democratic Party nominee for November election.

Joe Biden, in his first public address after dropping out of the 2024 US election said he's passing the torch to the new generation. In other news, Donald Trump launched a volley of attacks against US Vice President Kamala Harris in his first rally since she became the de facto Democratic Party nominee for November election. Click on the links to read more... Biden endorses Kamala Harris, slams Trump in Oval Office address US President Joe Biden, in his first public address after dropping out of the 2024 US election, addressed the nation from the Oval Office. 'Lyin Kamala': Trump slams Harris, claims she wants 'execution' of babies Describing Kamala Harris as the "ultra liberal driving force behind every single Biden catastrophe," Trump slammed her for her pro-abortion stance. At least 26 killed, mostly children, in Papua New Guinea village attacks: UN At least 26 people, including 16 children, were killed in attacks on three Papua New Guinea villages last week. The UN warns the death toll could surpass 50. Air fryer with a side of lizard: Woman shocked to see reptile sitting inside Amazon box After a woman in India received a package with a cobra snake inside it, a Colombian woman got her air fryer with a lizard sitting next to it. Watch: Tensions at Israel-Hezbollah border: Is Israel inching towards a war in North? ×

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US President Joe Biden, hours after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-president-joe-biden-announces-reelection-bid-for-2024-585969">announcing his 2024 re-election bid</a>, addressed a packed gathering of union workers numbering up to 3200 on Wednesday, April 25. The labour unions have long been one of Biden's political safe spaces.

While Biden did not mention the hashtag that has been trending across the United States all Wednesday — #BidenHarris2024 — he was welcomed by the chants of "four more years" at the union workers' gathering.&nbsp;

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"I'm here because there’s no better place to talk about the progress we have made together and wouldn’t be made without you," the president said at the official White House event.&nbsp;

But while the crowd erupted into a "Let’s go Joe" chant, Biden did not make an overt case for his re-election bid.&nbsp;

This is because as president, Biden is supposed to walk a thin line between president and an incumbent presidential candidate for the Democrats.

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In what was billed as a White House event and not a campaign stop, Biden claimed that during his presidential tenure, creation of good-paying union jobs has been an administrative priority. The president sought to make the case that his administration is strengthening the economy for American families, even as still-high inflation continues to hammer Americans' budgets.&nbsp;

"Under my predecessor, Infrastructure Week became a punchline," Biden said.&nbsp;

"On my watch, infrastructure has&nbsp;become a decade headline, a decade. And that's where you all come in. No, really. That's where you all come in. We have&nbsp;already announced over 25,000 infrastructure projects in 4,500 towns across America. And we are just getting started, not even close. Union workers will build roads, bridges, lay internet cable, install 500,000 electric vehicle chargers throughout America. And union workers are going to transform America. And union workers will finish the job."

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On Tuesday morning, the president's campaign released a three-minute video with the president trying to make the case that he and fellow Democrats want to protect as many American freedoms as possible.&nbsp;

"When I ran for president four years ago, I said we are in a battle for the soul of America — and we still are," Mr. Biden said in the video. "The question we are facing is whether in the years ahead we have more freedom or less freedom, more rights or fewer. I know what I want the answer to be. This is not a time to be complacent. That's why I'm running for reelection."

Biden has long voiced his support for unions, a key group in funding and backing his successful 2020 presidential election bid against former President Donald Trump. The line, "The middle class built America — and unions built the middle class," has been a frequent catchphrase in Biden's speeches.&nbsp;

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US President Joe Biden, hours after announcing his 2024 re-election bid, addressed a packed gathering of union workers numbering up to 3200 on Wednesday, April 25.

US President Joe Biden, hours after announcing his 2024 re-election bid, addressed a packed gathering of union workers numbering up to 3200 on Wednesday, April 25. The labour unions have long been one of Biden's political safe spaces. While Biden did not mention the hashtag that has been trending across the United States all Wednesday — #BidenHarris2024 — he was welcomed by the chants of "four more years" at the union workers' gathering. ALSO READ | Joe Biden's political career: 'Self-declared Republican' turned Democratic POTUS seeks another term "I'm here because there’s no better place to talk about the progress we have made together and wouldn’t be made without you," the president said at the official White House event. But while the crowd erupted into a "Let’s go Joe" chant, Biden did not make an overt case for his re-election bid. This is because as president, Biden is supposed to walk a thin line between president and an incumbent presidential candidate for the Democrats. ALSO READ | Trump attacks Biden after he announces 2024 re-election bid, warns of World War III In what was billed as a White House event and not a campaign stop, Biden claimed that during his presidential tenure, creation of good-paying union jobs has been an administrative priority. The president sought to make the case that his administration is strengthening the economy for American families, even as still-high inflation continues to hammer Americans' budgets. "Under my predecessor, Infrastructure Week became a punchline," Biden said. "On my watch, infrastructure has become a decade headline, a decade. And that's where you all come in. No, really. That's where you all come in. We have already announced over 25,000 infrastructure projects in 4,500 towns across America. And we are just getting started, not even close. Union workers will build roads, bridges, lay internet cable, install 500,000 electric vehicle chargers throughout America. And union workers are going to transform America. And union workers will finish the job." ALSO WATCH | 82 year old Biden to kick-off 2024 Election Campaign × On Tuesday morning, the president's campaign released a three-minute video with the president trying to make the case that he and fellow Democrats want to protect as many American freedoms as possible. "When I ran for president four years ago, I said we are in a battle for the soul of America — and we still are," Mr. Biden said in the video. "The question we are facing is whether in the years ahead we have more freedom or less freedom, more rights or fewer. I know what I want the answer to be. This is not a time to be complacent. That's why I'm running for reelection." Biden has long voiced his support for unions, a key group in funding and backing his successful 2020 presidential election bid against former President Donald Trump. The line, "The middle class built America — and unions built the middle class," has been a frequent catchphrase in Biden's speeches. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

'Union workers will finish the job', says Biden amid 'four more years' chants

The State of the Union Address is an annual message presented by President of United States to a joint session of the United States Congress which starts after the president completes one year of his term and as it is broadcast live across the country, it is a platform for President to directly communicate to the people of America

The president address held in the house of representative before a joint session of the United States Congress, it usually takes&nbsp;place around evening.

The address&nbsp;includes an economic report of the nation, legislative agenda that needs Congress cooperation, national priorities and administrations&#39; accomplishments over the previous year.

The event&nbsp;is seen as one of the most important in the US political calendar, during the address president also use it as an opportunity to honour the achievements of ordinary Americans who are invited by the president to sit with the first lady.

The practice was started by Woodrow Wilson, the 28th US President before him&nbsp;Presidents would only submit a written report to the Congress for his agenda.

It started from communication between presidents and Congress only however after the emergence of broadcast media, the address now works as communication between the president and its people of the country.&nbsp;

The practice of the State of The Union address arises from a duty given to the president in in article II of section 3 of the United States Constitution, which says,

&quot;He shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient.&quot;

Presidents who are newly elected address Congress after holding the presidential office which isn&#39;t&nbsp;considered as the State of the Union address, it is only considered the state of the union address after president completes its one year of the term.

Before each State of the Union address, a formal invitation is sent to the president made by the speaker of the house.

The live audience of the address includes President with the first lady and his invited guests; every member of Congress and their guests which each can bring one; the speaker of the house and his guests, the cabinet, supreme court justices, member of diplomatic corps and joint chiefs.

Current United States president Donald Trump will give his state of the union speech on Tuesday, January 30 with the theme set on &quot;building a safe strong and proud America.&quot;

United States president Donald Trump will give his state of the union speech on Tuesday, January 30 with the theme set on 'building a safe strong and proud America'

The State of the Union Address is an annual message presented by President of United States to a joint session of the United States Congress which starts after the president completes one year of his term and as it is broadcast live across the country, it is a platform for President to directly communicate to the people of America The president address held in the house of representative before a joint session of the United States Congress, it usually takes place around evening. The address includes an economic report of the nation, legislative agenda that needs Congress cooperation, national priorities and administrations' accomplishments over the previous year. The event is seen as one of the most important in the US political calendar, during the address president also use it as an opportunity to honour the achievements of ordinary Americans who are invited by the president to sit with the first lady. The practice was started by Woodrow Wilson, the 28th US President before him Presidents would only submit a written report to the Congress for his agenda. It started from communication between presidents and Congress only however after the emergence of broadcast media, the address now works as communication between the president and its people of the country. The practice of the State of The Union address arises from a duty given to the president in in article II of section 3 of the United States Constitution, which says, "He shall from time to time give to Congress information of the State of the Union and recommend to their Consideration such measures as he shall judge necessary and expedient." Presidents who are newly elected address Congress after holding the presidential office which isn't considered as the State of the Union address, it is only considered the state of the union address after president completes its one year of the term. Before each State of the Union address, a formal invitation is sent to the president made by the speaker of the house. The live audience of the address includes President with the first lady and his invited guests; every member of Congress and their guests which each can bring one; the speaker of the house and his guests, the cabinet, supreme court justices, member of diplomatic corps and joint chiefs. Current United States president Donald Trump will give his state of the union speech on Tuesday, January 30 with the theme set on "building a safe strong and proud America."

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