President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden visited New Orleans to meet with families, survivors, and law enforcement affected by the New Year’s Day attack that killed 14 people and wounded many others. They privately met with them before attending an interfaith prayer service at St. Louis Cathedral. The couple also visited Bourbon Street, where they paid their respects at a memorial for the victims. The White House announced additional federal resources would be allocated to support the city’s preparations for upcoming events like the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras, with measures such as explosive detection canine teams and cyber risk assessments.
The attack was carried out by Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a 42-year-old Army veteran from Texas who had posted videos on social media expressing support for ISIS and a desire to kill. Jabbar drove a rented pickup truck into crowds on Bourbon Street on New Year’s Day and was killed in a shootout with police shortly after the attack. The Bidens’ visit aimed to offer condolences and support to those affected by the tragedy, as well as to show solidarity with the city of New Orleans. The attack has prompted increased security measures for future events in the city to ensure the safety and security of attendees.
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