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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.
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