Biden visits San Diego and other California cities

OAN Brooke Mallory
UPDATED 12:20 PM – Monday, March 13, 2023

This week, President Joe Biden will meet with the Prime Ministers of Australia and Great Britain in San Diego, California to finalize the AUKUS agreement.

AUKUS is a trilateral partnership between Australia, U.K. and USA that will supply nuclear-powered submarines to Australia in order to combat China’s attempts in control of trade and passage through the Indo-Pacific region.

This is just a few days after Biden gave a speech at The White House about the urgent matter facing the nation’s banks, and the fears of widespread turmoil and distrust in the financial banking system now that the two largest banks have collapsed.

Biden’s three-day visit will begin Monday in San Diego, where he will meet Prime Minister Rishi Unak of the U.K., and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Australia).

The AUKUS agreement will be discussed by all three leaders. They will also discuss how to best utilize resources and maximize military stealth.

“I am Traveling to the United States today to launch the next stage of the AUKUS nuclear submarine program, a project which is binding ties to our closest allies and delivering security, new technology and economic advantage at home,” Sunak, the Prime Minister, made the statement.

Sunak’s west coast visit coincides with plans by the U.K. to announce their updated Integrated Review. This comprehensive statement on foreign policy, security and international relations is expected to be released March 13.^Th.

According to two sources familiar with the AUKUS deal, Australia may purchase up to five Virginia class boats in the AUKUS sale.

U.S. technology will allow for future submarine constructions in Australia and the U.K. The new submarines won’t be ready to use until the 2040s.

According to some reports, only six countries currently possess nuclear-powered submarines.

After meeting with other leaders from around the world, President Biden arrived on Monday morning at North Island Naval Air Station San Diego. He was due to make statements at midday.

Biden will be also attending a reception hosted by the Democratic National Committee Rancho Santa Fe. This is an area in San Diego County. There are no further details about the location.

On Tuesday, the president will visit Monterey Park in San Gabriel Valley to discuss efforts to reduce gun violence. This follows the deaths of eleven people on January 21.^st In the city east Los Angeles, a gunman opened firing during Lunar New Year celebrations.

Brandon Tsay, a brave man, disarmed one of those in the dance hall lobby shooters. Because of his heroism, he was invited to Biden’s Feb. 7 event.^Th Biden gave the State of Union speech, in which he was seated in the viewing section for the first lady during Biden’s speech.

The Monterey Park incident was unfortunately one of three mass shootings that occurred Californians January.

In his speech, President Biden reiterated the call to ban military-style weapons in order to protect Americans from future attacks.

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