The leaders of the NATO countries attended the dinners with their spouses. During the evening, Joe Biden’s celebratory speech was heard.
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President of the United States to Joe Biden the pressures to withdraw did not extend to the festive glow of the White House. The dinner was described as having gone on in an uncomplicated atmosphere.
– Jill and I are honored to have so many close allies and close friends in the same room. NATO was founded 75 years ago. I’m quoting President Truman. He said our actions are the actions of our neighbor, President Biden said.
Just hours earlier, more and more prominent Americans said they doubted Biden’s ability in the fall presidential race. Among other things, a Hollywood star and a significant collector of election funding George Clooney called on Biden to drop his candidacy.
See the pictures from the gala dinner, which was organized in the midst of political turmoil.
During the evening, the NATO leaders moved to the grounds of the White House for a joint photo.
Correction 11.7. at 1:01 p.m.: The story initially incorrectly stated that the name of the Prime Minister of New Zealand would be Christopher Lee. Name corrected to correct form Christopher Luxon.