Biden vows to keep public informed about investigation into 'despicable' New Orleans attack
Source: NBC News
Jan. 1, 2025, 7:10 PM EST / Updated Jan. 1, 2025, 7:26 PM EST
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden called the terrorist attack in New Orleans that killed 15 people and injured dozens more "despicable" in an address to the nation Wednesday. "I want you to know I grieve with you. Our nation grieves with you. We're going to stand with you as you mourn and as you heal in the weeks to come," Biden said at Camp David, Maryland.
He said the FBI told him that just hours before the attack, the suspect posted videos to social media "indicating that he was inspired by ISIS, expressing a desire to kill."
Biden also said that "the investigation is continuing to be active, and no one should jump to conclusions." He said he would keep the country "fully, contemporaneously informed."
"So many people around the world love New Orleans because of its history, its culture and, above all, its people," he said. "So I know while this person committed a terrible assault on the city, the spirit of our New Orleans will never, never, never be defeated. It always will shine forth." Biden thanked first responders, as well as homeland security and law enforcement officials.
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