Biden Says Democracy Remains Under Attack in Howard Speech
- President’s speech comes week after he launched reelection bid
- Vice President Kamala Harris is Howard University alumnus
President Joe Biden delivers the commencement address during the Howard University graduation ceremony at Capitol One Arena in Washington, DC, on May 13.
Photographer: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden cast American democracy as under attack, echoing themes from both his 2020 campaign and his nascent reelection bid in a speech at Howard University’s commencement ceremony.
“The oldest most sinister forces may believe they’ll determine America’s future, but they are wrong,” Biden said. “We will determine America’s future, you will determine America’s future.”