President Biden is set to hold a news conference on Thursday evening, following the conclusion of a three-day NATO summit in Washington. This news conference comes at a critical time for the President, as doubts about his re-election campaign have been raised after a lackluster debate performance.
The unscripted exchange with reporters will be President Biden’s first solo news conference in eight months. With concerns about his age and acuity becoming more prominent among Democrats on Capitol Hill and top donors, this event will be closely watched.
For those interested in watching the news conference live online, it is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. Eastern time. The event will take place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, where the NATO summit is being held this week. In addition to taking questions from reporters, President Biden’s schedule for the day includes two NATO working sessions and a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine.
The New York Times will be streaming the news conference, providing real-time commentary and analysis from reporters. The Associated Press will also offer a livestream on their website. Additionally, most cable news outlets are expected to carry the event, given the high level of scrutiny President Biden is currently facing.
As Neil Vigdor, a Times journalist covering politics, focuses on voting rights issues and election disinformation, the news conference will likely be closely analyzed for any significant developments or statements made by President Biden. Stay tuned for updates and insights following the news conference.