Biden Defends Juneteenth, Slams Critics | JQJO

President Biden, speaking at a Texas church service, defended Juneteenth as a crucial federal holiday, criticizing those who seek to downplay its significance. He connected the holiday to America's history of slavery and the ongoing fight for voting rights, implicitly criticizing attempts to erase or revise this history. Biden's remarks come amid ongoing debate surrounding the holiday's economic impact and the recent reversal of some military base renamings. While some states kept offices open, Biden emphasized the importance of remembering and learning from the past.