President Joseph R. Biden Jr. spoke in the Resort City on Tuesday.
He discussed health care and his efforts to make it more affordable for Americans, while drawing a contrast between his plans and those of "MAGA Republicans," who he claimed want to curb access.
We will update this blog throughout the evening as our coverage continues.
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4:37 p.m.
Biden's travel from the Kempsville Recreation Center has snarled traffic.
Prepare for delays between Witchduck Road and the London Bridge Road or First Colonial Road exits on I-264 east from 4:30 p.m. to as late as 5:30 p.m.
3:05 p.m.
2:47 p.m.
#VirginiaBeach residents trying to get a look at the motorcade at the #Kempsville Rec Center @WTKR3 https://t.co/baL1yYEEhJ pic.twitter.com/zIwBoJEJIZ
— Zak Dahlheimer (@ZakDahlheimer) February 28, 2023
2:24 p.m.
2:17 p.m.
A look at #AirForceOne flying over #VirginiaBeach minutes ago - @POTUS will be speaking in the city later this afternoon about health care @WTKR3 https://t.co/baL1yYEEhJ pic.twitter.com/BH5R0PmaX9
— Zak Dahlheimer (@ZakDahlheimer) February 28, 2023
1:55 p.m.
President Biden has landed at Naval Air Station Oceana in Virginia Beach.
12:55 p.m.
Photo below shows presidential speech set up ahead of his arrival.
12:30 p.m.
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans, who represents Virginia Beach, has issued a video statement welcoming President Biden to her district, saying "It's an honor to host him here, but I really wish the purpose of his visit was less partisan."
7:47 a.m.
PRESIDENT BIDEN IS VISITING VIRGINIA BEACH.
But what will he talk about? The @WhiteHouse tells us @POTUS will be criticizing Republican plans to cut programs like Medicaid. But Republicans have denied these claims.
Everything you need to know on @WTKR3→ https://t.co/kdYZRiWDeT pic.twitter.com/4qWCZKvpoI
— Penny Kmitt (@pennylikeacoin) February 28, 2023
