Biden to Mark Jan. 6 Anniversary in Valley Forge Speech, Calling Trump a Threat to Democracy

Biden to Mark Jan. 6 Anniversary in Valley Forge Speech, Calling Trump a Threat to Democracy
President Joe Biden delivers a primetime speech at Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Sept. 1, 2022. Alex Wong/Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
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As the election year begins, President Joe Biden will travel on Jan. 5 to Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, where he will deliver a speech to mark the third anniversary of the Jan. 6 Capitol riots, with a message centered on the threats to U.S. democracy and fundamental freedoms.

During his speech, President Biden is expected to intensify his criticism of his predecessor, President Donald Trump, who is the leading candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination.

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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