Veterans of June 6, 1944 and leaders from around the world are meeting this Thursday in Normandy to mark the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, when more than 150,000 Allied soldiers landed in France occupied by Nazi Germany.
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The French president Emmanuel MacronUS President Joe Biden, his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr ZelenskyKing Charles III of England and his son Prince William, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, among others, are taking part in this day of tributes, which began in the morning with a British ceremony at Ver-sur-Mer (Calvados).
LIVE | Franco-British ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Normandy landings, at the British memorial in Ver-sur-mer. https://t.co/qKNkjssecO
— Élysée (@Elysee) June 6, 2024
A ceremony followed by a speech by the American president. “ Here, on the coasts of Normandy, the battle between freedom and tyranny would be decided “, declared US President Joe Biden. Returning to the present period, the American head of state affirmed that NATO was more united than ever, and always ready to defend peace and freedom throughout the world.
Join me as I deliver remarks from Normandy, France on the 80th anniversary of D-Day – honoring all those who bravely served and sacrificed for our liberty and prosperity. https://t.co/fFOgA817fq
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 6, 2024
“ Isolationism was not the answer eighty years ago and it is not the answer today “, he added, taking the situation in Ukraine as an example. “ Ukrainians fight with incredible courage, they endure enormous attacks, but they never give up. »
An article from the “Wall Street Journal” discussing the health and age of Joe Biden causes Washington to react
“ Behind closed doors, Joe Biden is showing signs of running out of steam. » This is the title of the article published in the Wall Street Journal. The major American daily business and economy reports from participants in meetings with the president in recent months. Notably a meeting on financing aid to Ukraine in January where, according to people cited by the newspaper, Joe Biden spoke so weakly that it was difficult to hear him, closed his eyes for a long time or referred to to his notes to emphasize obvious points.
Concerns
The speaker of the chamber himself, Mike Johnson would worry about the memory of the president. For his predecessor Kevin McCarthy, Joe Biden is no longer the same person he once knew. As the president’s cognitive and physical abilities are a major issue in the campaign and a subject of concern among voters, including Democrats, the Biden campaign is reacting. She cites Democrats who denounce a partisan article, which only gives the floor to Republicans.
Several Democratic officials explain having been questioned by the authors and having assured that the president retains all his abilities. But they are surprised not to be quoted by the newspaper. A publication that belongs to the group founded by the ultra-conservative media mogul, Ruper Murdoch. But a respected publication UNITED STATES who decided to bring the subject back to the table.
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