Biden Gives Speech in Arizona Warning of Threats to Democracy, Honors McCain's Legacy

President Biden giving speech in Arizona, warning of threats to democracy from Trump and MAGA movement
Speech taking place near McCain Institute, Biden honoring late Sen. John McCain
This is Biden's 4th speech on protecting democracy from extremism
Biden says not all Republicans adhere to MAGA ideology, can still work with some
Speech interrupted by heckler urging Biden to declare climate emergency

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Posted 9/28/2023, 2:50:00 PM