Biden Visits Grieving Maine Community, Urges Gun Safety After Mass Shooting

The president, first lady, and lawmakers meet with first responders and families of the victims of last week’s deadly incident.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden walk with Maine Gov. Janet Mills in Lewiston, Maine, on Nov. 3, 2023, after meeting with families of victims of a mass shooting on Oct. 25. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images

President Joe Biden traveled to Lewiston, Maine, on Friday to meet with first responders and family members affected by the devastating mass shooting that killed 18 people last week. The president called on Congress to pass “common-sense” gun safety measures.

First Lady Jill Biden, Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine), Angus King (I-Maine), and Rep. Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) accompanied the president on his trip.