Former President Biden is set to deliver his initial public address since departing from the White House, speaking at the National Conference of Persons with Disabilities (ACRDs) in Chicago, as per a statement from the organization.
Biden will headline the event, which aims to foster bipartisan support for social security.
“We are extremely proud that President Biden is making his first public appearance at the ACRD Sold-Out Gathering,” Rachel Buck, the executive director of the organization, mentioned in her statement regarding Biden’s involvement.
“As bipartisan leaders have long maintained, Americans who contribute to Social Security should receive the necessary support and services. Therefore, we are eager to discuss how the President intends to collaborate for a stable and prosperous future for Social Security.”
This event marks the former president’s first official engagement since exiting office in January. The White House has since transitioned to President Trump.
This also raises concerns for Democrats that Trump’s initiatives to cut down government red tape could negatively impact Social Security and the individuals who depend on it.
Former Senators Roy Brandt (R-Mo.) and Debbie Stabinault (D-Mich.) along with former Social Security Administrator Martin O’Malley will also be in attendance among key figures and specialists in the Social Security sector.
“Our goal is to empower the Social Security Agency to address the needs of claimants by minimizing deficits, improving claims processing, and curtailing unnecessary expenditures,” Brandt stated in the release.
“Progress in this regard is immensely crucial to these vital programs and the many Americans who depend on them.”
