White House Reduces Biden's Commencement Speeches Amid Campus Protests
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris will limit their commencement addresses due to ongoing protests on college campuses.
- The White House plans to scale back the number of graduation speeches by President Biden and Vice President Harris in response to campus protests, especially concerning the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- President Biden is set to speak at Morehouse College and the U.S. Military Academy, while Harris will address the Air Force Academy.
- Protests have erupted on campuses, notably around Biden's upcoming speech at Morehouse College, criticizing his administration's policies on Israel.
- Polls indicate that while Gaza is not the top concern for young voters, issues like inflation and healthcare rank higher, yet the situation in Gaza remains a significant topic among students.
- The Biden administration is actively seeking to engage young voters, emphasizing digital outreach and addressing key issues like abortion rights and gun violence.