Pres. Biden Increases Vaccination Goal, Pledges Transparency At Border

During his first formal news conference, the President announced his intention to run for reelection in 2024 and highlighted infrastructure as his next major initiative. He set an ambitious goal of administering 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses within his first 100 days in office, a target the US is on track to meet. The conference also addressed the surge in migration at the southern border, with the President promising transparency but not providing a timeline for media access. He noted that the migration surge is an annual occurrence due to seasonal travel conditions and in-country circumstances.

What did the president say about the majority of families at the southern border?

According to the president, why are migrants coming at this time of year?