President Biden Remarks on Funding to Combat Gun Violence and Crime

C-SPAN: On May 13, President Biden spoke in the White House Rose Garden about how COVID-19 economic relief from the American Rescue Plan is being used to combat crime and keep communities safe. He reiterated that he is against calls to defund the police, touted how federal assistance is boosting jobs and the economy, and cited examples of how states and cities are using the funds to improve their local communities.

Additionally, the president answered several questions, including one on the baby formula shortage. He said his administration is taking steps to assist parents with the issue, including working with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).