JOE Biden joked that he's not going back to the United States as he took in the beautiful English scenery today before his meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
The Bidens met the UK leader and his wife Carrie Johnson in Cornwall this afternoon, where the president and Johnson had their bilateral talks and signed the Atlantic Charter.
Later, Biden announced that the USA would donate 800million of their vaccine doses to “supply the world by the end of June," as well as purchasing half a million more doses to donate to 100 countries.
It comes after the US issued an official diplomatic censure to Britain because the UK's stance disrupted supplies into Northern Ireland, resulting in violent riots over the past few months. Biden still has the G7 summit, a meeting with Queen Elizabeth, and tense talks with Vladimir Putin, on the horizon.
Biden has set the stakes for his eight-day trip in sweeping terms, believing that the West must publicly demonstrate it can compete economically with China as the world emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
The paramount priority for Biden, who left on Wednesday for his first stop in the United Kingdom, is to convince the world that his Democratic administration is not just a fleeting deviation in the trajectory of an American foreign policy.
Read our Biden live blog below for the very latest news and updates…
- Joseph Gamp
JOE BIDEN AT THE G7 SUMMIT: WHAT TO KNOW
- Biden joked that the pair "married above their station" and the two were punching above their weight in their pick of partner
- Carrie and Jill went for a paddle on the beach as their husbands talked politics – and baby Wilf watched as they had a splash
- The new Mrs Johnson wore a stunning LK Bennett red dress and Zara shoes in support of the British high street
- Jill Biden wore a jacket with the words 'love' on the back – in a departure from Melania Trump's 'I really don't care' raincoat
- Biden jokes ‘I keep forgetting I’m president’ in awkward moment during UK trip after running on stage
- Joe Biden gives rallying speech to US troops in Britain and says ‘I’ll tell Mr Putin what I want him to know’
- The PM and Carrie had their first public outing as a married couple as they hit the world stage
- An awkward clip appeared to show Boris nearly holding hands with Jill Biden instead
BORIS JOHNSON SAYS BIDEN 'A BREATH OF FRESH AIR' IN APPARENT SWIPE AT DONALD TRUMP
Earlier, Prime Minister Johnson praised Biden after a one-on-one meeting and hailed the pair's "great" talks.
He said the Democrat was a "breath of fresh air" in an apparent swipe at the American's predecessor Donald Trump
Speaking afterwards, Boris spoke of the renewal of the Atlantic Charter of 1941 between Churchill and Roosevelt, saying it was a "massive, massive strategic importance" for both firms.
He revealed that "the talks were great" and "went on for a long time" in a show of the pair's apparently good relationship.
This is the first time they have met since Biden took office while this is the US leader's first overseas trip.
TRUMP’S COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR SAYS ‘THANK GOD’ FOR BIDEN
Anthony Scaramucci, one of the White House Directors of Communications during the Trump administration, tweeted in favor of President Joe Biden.
“Thank God Biden won,” Scaramucci said on Thursday. “Literally saved American lives.”
Later, he tweeted: “Trump was abusing power.”
- Joseph Gamp
BORIS JOHNSON HAILS ‘INDESTRUCTIBLE RELATIONSHIP’ WITH US AFTER ‘TERRIFIC’ TALKS WITH JOE BIDEN
Boris Johnson hails ‘indestructible relationship’ with US after ‘terrific’ talks with Joe Biden
- Joseph Gamp
PFIZER CEO ALBERT BOURLA SPEAKS ALONGSIDE BIDEN
Speaking from the podium in Cornwall, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said the company have the ability to produce a new vaccine within 100 days “if needed.”
He noted that Biden’s announcement brought the world closer to its goal of defeating the virus to “win the battle against Covid-19.”
- Joseph Gamp
OFF-DUTY JOE BIDEN DRESSES DOWN IN RUNNING SHOES AS HE HEADS TO HOTEL BAR TO UNWIND AT G7 SUMMIT
AN off-duty Joe Biden dressed down in running shoes as he headed to a hotel bar to unwind ahead of the G7 summit.
The US President and the First Lady Jill sat in the outdoor area of the Tregenna Castle Hotel in St Ives, Cornwall.
It came after Mr Biden and the UK Prime Minister bonded before the summit with Boris saying the US leader was a "breath of fresh air."
At the pub, Jill wore jeans and trainers as she ordered a red wine – while husband Joe played it safe with a Coca-Cola. The couple sat down next to BBC reporter Jon Sopel, who said he was surprised to see them.
He tweeted: "A first in my career @POTUS comes and sits down at table in a bar next to me and orders a drink. Am trying to act nonchalant #G7."
- Katie Balevic
HOPE AND 'LOVE' ON THE HORIZON
Decked out in her "Love" jacket, First Lady Jill Biden emphasized the new administration's agenda.
"It is important for people to feel a sense of unity and hope after this year of the pandemic," the first lady and explained that their mission was "bringing love from America, trying to bring unity across the globe."
"Joe and I are looking forward to meeting the Queen," she said. "We’ve looked forward to this for weeks … It's a beautiful beginning."
- Katie Balevic
JOINT STATEMENT FROM BIDEN AND BORIS
Today, President Biden visited the U.K. at the invitation of the Prime Minister and in advance of the G7 Summit.
They set out a global vision in a new Atlantic Charter and the main takeaways are below:
Key points:
- Democracy, human rights, and multilateralism
- Defense
- Science and technology
- Trade and prosperity
- Climate and nature
- Health
- Commitment to Northern Ireland
You can read their joint statement here.
BORIS JOHNSON DEFENDS VACCINE PLEDGE AS G7 LEADERS GATHER IN CORNWALL
Boris Johnson has defended his approach to tackling the global coronavirus pandemic as the UK offered at least 100 million surplus vaccine doses to some of the world's poorest countries.
The Prime Minister made the pledge as leaders of some of the richest democracies on the planet gathered in Cornwall.
The group of seven leading industrialised nations are expected to collectively agree to provide a billion doses of Covid-19 vaccine in an effort to end the pandemic in 2022.
The leaders – including US President Joe Biden – will spend the day discussing issues including the pandemic before a lavish reception at the Eden Project attended by the Queen.
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will also take part in their first G7 events, another milestone in their progression as senior royals. William and Kate will join the Queen, the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall at the G7 leaders reception on Friday evening.
- Joseph Gamp
PRESIDENT BIDEN COMMEMORATES PRINCE PHILIP IN SPEECH
“Today would have been Prince Philip’s 100th birthday,” he began. “I’ve had a good first full day here in the UK … Very productive meeting.”
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband to the Queen, died on April 9, 2021.
Biden said he “affirmed the special relationship between our people” with Boris Johnson.
- Joseph Gamp
BRITAIN HAS A 'MORAL AND ECONOMIC' DUTY TO HELP VACCINATE THE WORLD AGAINST COVID
Shadow foreign secretary Lisa Nandy said there was a moral, economic and health case for Britain to help vaccinate the world against coronavirus.
She told BBC Breakfast on Friday that Prime Minister Boris Johnson's pledge ahead of the G7 summit to donate at least 100 million surplus vaccine doses to some of the world's poorest countries was a "welcome agreement" but there needed to be a plan not just an ambition.
She added: "What we need over the next 48 hours is not just ambitions to get the world vaccinated but an actual plan.
"That would be in Britain's interest as well, the International Monetary Fund says that this would represent the biggest return on investment in modern history for wealthier countries because of the economic fallout if we don't deal with this.
"So there's a moral case, a health case but there's an economic case for Britain as well and the Prime Minister absolutely has to deliver this."
- Katie Balevic
BIDEN COMMEMORATED PRINCE PHILLIP IN SPEECH
"Today would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday," he began. "I've had a good first full day here in the UK … Very productive meeting."
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband to the Queen, died on April 9, 2021.
Biden said he "affirmed the special relationship between our people" with Boris Johnson.
- Katie Balevic
TRUMP'S COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR SAYS 'THANK GOD' FOR BIDEN
Anthony Scaramucci, one of the White House Directors of Communications during the Trump administration, tweeted in favor of President Joe Biden.
"Thank God Biden won," Scaramucci said on Thursday. "Literally saved American lives."
Later, he tweeted: "Trump was abusing power."
- Katie Balevic
'DON'T COME HOME' REP. LAUREN BOEBERT TELLS BIDEN
Gun-toting Rep Lauren Boebert issued a scathing statement after Joe Biden praised the beauty of Cornwall, noting it was "gorgeous" and he "didn't want to go home" during his meeting with Boris Johnson.
"Joe, for once you and I are in total agreement. Don't come home! Enjoy the UK! I really mean it. Have all the fish and chips you want. Follow your heart!" she tweeted.
- Katie Balevic
PFIZER CEO ALBERT BOURLA SPEAKS ALONGSIDE BIDEN
Speaking from the podium in Cornwall, Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said the company have the ability to produce a new vaccine within 100 days "if needed."
He noted that Biden's announcement brought the world closer to its goal of defeating the virus to "win the battle against Covid-19."
- Katie Balevic
AMERICA'S GLOBAL IMAGE SKYROCKETS UNDER BIDEN
A Pew Research study found that America's global image rebounded sharply from the Trump to the Biden administration.
Respondents from twelve countries said they favored Biden over Trump and had a more favorable view of America under Biden than under Trump.
Of the respondents, 75 percent expressed confidence in Biden in 2021 while only 17 percent expressed confidence in Trump in 2020.
- Katie Balevic
TRUMP TELLS BIDEN TO GIVE PUTIN HIS 'WARMEST REGARDS'
Donald Trump wished President Biden “good luck” days before his first formal sitdown with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Good luck to Biden in dealing with President Putin," the 45th president said in a barbed message on Thursday.
He then cautioned Biden – whom he dubbed "Sleepy Joe" before the 2020 election – "Don’t fall asleep during the meeting, and please give him my warmest regards,” according to the emailed statement.
- Katie Balevic
BIDEN AND JOHNSON TALKED CYBERCRIME, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND VACCINES
Biden said he and Boris spoke about cyber attacks and climate change during their meeting.
He said they would focus and coordinate to vaccinate the world.
"America knows first hand the tragedies of this pandemic," he said. "600,000 of our fellow Americans … more deaths from Covid-19 in the US than from WWI, WWII, the Vietnam War, and 9/11 combined.
"We also know the path to recovery.. we've now vaccinated 64percent of our adults with one shot… It took a Herculean effort to manage one of the biggest challenges.
"It took the full capacity of American companies."
- Katie Balevic
BIDEN COMMEMORATED PRINCE PHILLIP IN SPEECH
"Today would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday," he began. "I've had a good first full day here in the UK … Very productive meeting."
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and husband to the Queen, died on April 9, 2021.
Biden said he "affirmed the special relationship between our people" with Boris Johnson.
- Katie Balevic
WHERE WAS PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TODAY?
He spoke outside some of the villas at Tregenna Castle where the G7 leaders were staying.
- Katie Balevic
JOINT STATEMENT FROM BIDEN AND JOHNSON
Today, President Biden visited the U.K. at the invitation of the Prime Minister and in advance of the G7 Summit.
They set out a global vision in a new Atlantic Charter and the main takeaways are below:
Key points:
- Democracy, human rights, and multilateralism
- Defense
- Science and technology
- Trade and prosperity
- Climate and nature
- Health
- Commitment to Northern Ireland
You can read their joint statement here.
- Katie Balevic
VP HARRIS HARANGUED
While Joe Biden was praised by UK PM Boris Johnson as a "breath of fresh air" after their bilateral meeting, his Vice President Kamala Harris hasn't received many positive reviews.
After visiting Mexico and Guatemala, Harris' first foreign visit was slammed as a "disaster" by Biden allies after she sensationally refused to take a trip to the embattled border itself.
"It wasn't great," a Biden ally told The Hill after Harris' Lester Holt interview on NBC appeared to fall flat. "A little cringeworthy too. I don't know how they weren't [prepared] for these questions."
Harris was lambasted for saying she hadn't "been to Europe" either when Holt asked and dismissed a border visit as a "grand gesture."
During a Guatemala press conference, she also told illegal immigrants "do not come" to the US, enraging liberal dems like AOC.
Democratic strategist Christy Setzer said her "clumsy" comments "left almost everyone shaking their heads inside and outside the White House."
Setzer said: "The White House's lead spokesperson on immigration should be able to talk about the root causes of migration and what's happening at the border without getting defensive or handing the opposition an infinitely replayable soundbite."
- Katie Balevic
INFLATION IS ON THE RISE
As Joe Biden met with Boris Johnson on Thursday, inflation in the US soared to 5 percent.
The number marks the highest price the US has seen in 13 years — something former President Donald Trump warned would happen under the Biden administration.
On Monday, Trump took to Fox Business's Varney & Co. to warn about "massive inflation." He said he is "very concerned" about the US economy and suspects inflation will be "rampant."
- Katie Balevic
AWKWARD MOMENT FOR FIRST LADY
When First Lady Jill Biden went to shake hands with Boris Johnson, she was instead greeted with an elbow bump.
The incident was caught on camera as Dr. Biden and the president met with Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his wife, Carrie, in Cornwall, England.
President Biden was stood alongside his wife during the awkward encounter.
- Katie Balevic
HOPE ON THE HORIZON
Decked out in her "Love" jacket, First Lady Jill Biden emphasized the new administration's agenda.
"It is important for people to feel a sense of unity and hope after this year of the pandemic," the first lady and explained that their mission was "bringing love from America, trying to bring unity across the globe."
"Joe and I are looking forward to meeting the Queen," she said. "We’ve looked forward to this for weeks … It's a beautiful beginning."
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