Biden is ‘glad’ that the Sugar Bowl is being played after the terrorist attack in New Orleans
President Biden sent a message to Americans before the start of the Sugar Bowl between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on Thursday night.
Biden’s message aired on ESPN before the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
He prayed for the victims of the terrorist attack in New Orleans in which several people died and dozens were injured.
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Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Dylan Devezin (25) warms up before the game at Caesars Superdome. (Amber Searls/Imagn Images)
“Today, all of America stands with the people of New Orleans,” Biden said. “We pray for those killed and injured in yesterday’s attack and are grateful to the brave first responders who rushed to save lives.”
Biden said he was happy the game was back after it was moved from Wednesday night to Thursday night as officials searched the city for explosives after the attack.
“I’m glad the game is coming back today, but I’m not surprised because the spirit of New Orleans can never be contained. The same goes for the spirit of America. We just have to remember who we are. We are the United States of America,” he said.
Georgia Bulldogs head coach Kirby Smart before the game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at the Caesars Superdome. (Amber Searls/Imagn Images)
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“There is nothing beyond our capabilities when we do this together. God bless New Orleans and God protect our troops.”
Fans flocked to Superdome earlier in the day in preparation for the match. Authorities reopened Bourbon Street a few hours before the game.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry said he was going attend the match.
President Biden exits the stage after formally apologizing for abuses committed against Native boarding school students over the past century during a visit to Gila Crossing Community School on Oct. 25, 2024, in the Gila River Indian Community. (Imagin)
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“Security will be tight,” he said on “Fox & Friends.” “We’re all confident that we’re going to put this game on. The Superdome is absolutely safe. Again, FBI continues to pour funds into the state.”
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