Biden Urges Support for Ukraine at Normandy D-Day Ceremony

President Joe Biden marked the 80th anniversary of D-Day with a ceremony at the American cemetery in Normandy, France, where he called for solidarity with Ukraine. He emphasized the importance of alliances and warned against surrendering to dictators and allowing Russia to threaten Europe. Biden's comments also served as a reminder that U.S. commitments globally could be at risk in this year's White House election, as former President Donald Trump, Biden's likely opponent, has expressed reluctance to defend European allies who do not meet their defense spending commitments.

Earlier in the day, President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden met with over two dozen American veterans near Omaha Beach, the site of the fiercest fighting during the D-Day landings. This year's anniversary is significant as it is expected to be the last with living veterans, many of whom are now in their late 90s.