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President Joe Biden spoke in Nashua before heading to Boston for two campaign receptions.
President Joe Biden is in New England Tuesday, making stops in New Hampshire and Boston.
First, Biden will join veterans and their families at the Westwood Park YMCA in Nashua “to discuss how the historic PACT Act has delivered lifesaving health care and benefits to more than 888,000 veterans and survivors,” according to the White House. The PACT Act, which was passed in 2022, expands health care and benefits for veterans exposed to burn pits and other toxic substances.
The president is then expected to head to Boston for two campaign receptions. With TD Garden set to host Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals between the Celtics and Pacers Tuesday night, Boston police are warning drivers to be prepared for street closures near Logan Airport, Back Bay, and the Seaport District.
Follow below for live updates on Biden’s trip.
Pro-Palestine protesters march on Congress Street in opposition to Biden’s policies on Israel
The Boston Party for Socialism and Liberation held a pro-Palestine rally Tuesday in response to Biden’s visit to the city.
In an Instagram post Monday, the group said it would rally at South Station starting at 3:30 p.m. to show disapproval of Biden’s policy toward the Israel-Hamas war.
“Let’s make it clear [Biden] is NOT welcome in our city while he continues to fund the Israeli genocide of Palestinians!” the post reads.
Video posted to the group’s page at about 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday shows dozens of people marching down Congress Street holding signs and Palestinian flags and chanting “Shut it down.”
One poster read “End U.S. aid to Israel now.” The Biden administration announced last week that it plans to sell $1 billion worth of weapons to Israel, AP reported.
Air Force One touches down at Logan
Biden landed at Boston Logan airport at about 3 p.m. and was greeted on the tarmac by Boston Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey, video from Boston 25 News showed.
The three spoke in front of “The Beast” for a couple of minutes before the presidential Cadillac drove off.
Biden touts success of PACT Act
Biden was expected to announce that his administration has processed more than one million claims from veterans injured by toxic exposures.
Biden touches down in N.H.
Biden landed in Manchester, New Hampshire, just before noon on Tuesday, according to video taken by WMUR.
Biden was greeted by multiple officials, including Republic Gov. Chris Sununu. Although he has blasted former President Donald Trump in the past, Sununu is standing by Trump in his rematch with Biden.
President Biden has arrived in NH ahead of his visit to Boston later today.
Boston Police are warning of traffic delays and road closures when he arrives for 2 fundraisers as Celtics fans head to TD Garden for game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finalshttps://t.co/8svKJMESfc pic.twitter.com/YxoC4E1DAY— Boston 25 News (@boston25) May 21, 2024
Protesters plan rally near South Station
Demonstrators blaming Biden for the devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza were planning to protest near South Station at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, according to an Instagram post from Boston Party for Socialism and Liberation.
Labeling Biden “Genocide Joe,” the group said that it’s goal is to “make it clear that [Biden] is NOT welcome in our city while he continues to fund the Israeli genocide of Palestinians!”
Biden has faced consistent outcry from the left over his continued support for the Israeli military since the Oct. 7 attacks.
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