Biden kicks off effort to cement legacy, starting with work on internet access
President Biden is making a push to highlight his agenda in the final months of his presidency, kicking off a series involving conversations with voters by focusing on his work to expand access to high-speed internet.
The “Investing in America” digital series launched Thursday with two Americans, Camille and Emile, who spoke virtually with Biden. They live in a rural Wisconsin community of 129 people and said they were able to access high-speed internet because of Biden’s policies.
The couple told the president the internet was a challenge for their family business. But now that they have high-speed internet in their rural area, it has helped their business and their son wants to come home and work with them.
“I’m really proud of what you’re able to do,” Biden said in response.
When Biden signed the American Rescue Plan in 2021 in an effort to combat the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the couple said they were “astounded at how fast it went from your signature to parts off the shelf, to boots on the ground, to internet connection.”
NewsNation spoke later with the Wisconsin couple, who continued to praise the president for his work.
“Politics has been way too divisive lately and this subject, no matter which side of the aisle you’re sitting on, everyone needs internet … thank God for the American Rescue Plan,” the couple said told NewsNation, which is a sister news organization to The Hill.
Biden dropped his bid for reelection in July and endorsed Vice President Harris. He has since been working on his own legacy, including promoting the accomplishments of the administration, and has been campaigning for Harris.