Biden to Make a Rare Joint Appearance with McConnell in 2023

President Joe Biden’s first big trip of the year is set to feature a rare appearance with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY).

On Wednesday, Kentucky’s Biden Infrastructure Package (valued at $1.2 trillion) will be the focus of an event. according to CNN. This Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act was one of Biden’s first major legislative victories As president.

McConnell will join Biden as well, along with Sen. Sherrod (D–Ohio), Governor Andy Beshear and Gov. Per the White House, Mike DeWine (R–OH).

The bipartisan event will be held on the Kentucky side in the Cincinnati area. Associated Press reported. This comes on the heels of a recent announcement by Ohio and Kentucky that they will receive $1.6 billion each for a project near Cincinnati to alleviate congestion on the Brent Spence Bridge. used for travelers and freight traffic Crossing the Ohio River

The Bridge Investment Program is responsible for the majority of the funds. created as part of the infrastructure package. McConnell and Senator. Rob Portman (R.OH) was instrumental in securing funding. per the Cincinnati Enquirer. McConnell even predicted a planned the companion bridge “will be one of the bill’s crowning accomplishments.”

Biden is wrapping up a vacation He is currently in the U.S. Virgin Islands, with his wife Jill Biden. Republicans will take control of the House when he returns to Washington, D.C. After the GOP’s disappointing performance in the midterm elections of 2022, the Senate is still under the control of Democrats.

Other top members of Biden’s administration are also planning trips across the country this week to “discuss how the President’s economic plan is rebuilding our infrastructure, creating good-paying jobs – jobs that don’t require a four-year degree, and revitalizing communities left behind,” According to a White House official

Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to visit Chicago while Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, will travel to New London, Connecticut.