President Joe Biden performed his role as comforter in chief for what could be the last time as he grieved with those affected by the New Orleans attack amid criticism that he previously downplayed the threat of Islamic terrorism.
During an interfaith prayer service for the 14 victims of the attack, Biden acknowledged to those gathered at the Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, that their “shock and pain” must be “still so very raw.”
“My wife, Jill, and I are here to stand with you, grieve with you, pray with you, let you know you are not alone,” he told the crowd on Monday. “We know what it’s like to lose a piece of our soul, the anger, the emptiness, the black hole
Join the conversation!
Please share your thoughts about this article below. We value your opinions, and would love to see you add to the discussion!