President Biden Honors Victims of New Orleans Terror Attack

The President and First Lady visited Bourbon Street and attended an interfaith prayer service after a New Year’s Day attack left 14 dead and over 35 injured.

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden paid their respects at a memorial on Bourbon Street for the victims of the January 1 terrorist attack in New Orleans.
The attack, carried out by Shamsud Din Jabbar, involved a truck driven into a crowd, killing 14 people and injuring at least 35 others; Jabbar was reportedly inspired by ISIS and carried an ISIS flag in his vehicle.
At an interfaith prayer service at St. Louis Cathedral, Biden emphasized New Orleans' resilience and pledged federal resources to support the investigation and the city’s recovery.
The names of the victims were read aloud during the service, which included leaders from diverse faith communities and messages of unity and healing.
The Department of Homeland Security has granted Mardi Gras events SEAR 1 status, ensuring heightened security measures for the upcoming celebrations.