President Joe Biden issued a statement on January 1, 2025, addressing the recent incident in New Orleans. The President has been receiving continuous updates from federal law enforcement leadership and his homeland security team. This includes Secretary of Homeland Security Ali Mayorkas, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco, White House Homeland Security Advisor Liz Sherwood-Randall, and the Mayor of New Orleans.
The FBI is leading the investigation into what is being treated as an act of terrorism. President Biden expressed gratitude for the swift response by local law enforcement that helped prevent further casualties. He emphasized that every resource will be made available to federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies working to understand the incident fully and ensure there are no lingering threats.
President Biden stated he would continue to receive updates throughout the day and plans to provide more information as it becomes available. He extended his condolences to the victims and their families affected by the violence during what should have been a holiday celebration. "There is no justification for violence of any kind," he said, affirming that attacks on communities will not be tolerated.
