Joe Biden Reschedules Colorado Economic Trip to Take Part in 'National Security Meetings'
The White House on Monday announced President Joe Biden is scrapping a planned trip to Colorado just hours before he was set to depart so he can instead hold meetings with his national security team as Israel's war with Hamas appears set to escalate. ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images

President Joe Biden canceled his scheduled trip to Colorado on Monday, where he intended to promote his economic agenda and investments in wind tower manufacturing, according to The Hill.

The White House cited the ongoing conflict in Israel as the reason for the postponement.

"The President's trip to Colorado is postponed and will be rescheduled. The President will remain at the White House to participate in national security meetings," an administration official stated.

There were reports that President Biden was considering a visit to Israel this week, which added to the decision to remain in Washington, DC instead.

The President had initially planned to visit Colorado's 3rd Congressional District, represented by Rep. Lauren Boebert, a prominent and controversial GOP member of Congress.

Biden intended to tour CS Wind in Pueblo, Colorado, the world's largest wind tower manufacturer.

The company had recently announced expansion plans, thanks to investments from the Inflation Reduction Act, signed into law by Biden last year.

This act is a cornerstone of his climate, tax, and healthcare policies.

Joe Biden Supposed to Sell 'Bidenomics' in His Colorado Trip

The President aimed to highlight how his economic agenda, often referred to as "Bidenomics," and the Inflation Reduction Act were driving investments in clean energy industries and creating well-paying jobs, particularly in places like Colorado's 3rd Congressional District.

The visit was intended to showcase the benefits of these policies while addressing opposition from some House Republicans who seek to repeal the Inflation Reduction Act, per CPR News.

In Pueblo, CS Wind had invested $250 million to expand its facility, leading to the anticipated creation of about 850 jobs.

While all of Colorado's Democratic members of Congress supported the Inflation Reduction Act, Rep. Boebert and other GOP members, Ken Buck and Doug Lamborn, did not. Boebert had described the law as "a massive failure" on social media.

Joe Biden Might Visit Israel Soon

Regarding a possible trip to Israel, several news outlets reported discussions between U.S. and Israeli officials.

These discussions considered a visit by President Biden this week as Israel prepared for a potential ground invasion of Gaza.

However, Israel's Ambassador to the US, Mike Herzog, mentioned that nothing had been finalized, Time of Israel noted.

National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated that President Biden would remain focused on the situation between Israel and Hamas.

While there was an invitation from the Israeli Prime Minister, Kirby mentioned that there was no confirmed travel plan yet.

Notably, if President Joe Biden chooses to visit Israel, he would be the first head of state to do so since the Hamas attack on October 7, which resulted in the deaths of approximately 1,300 Israelis, mostly civilians, and the abduction of around 200 individuals by terrorists.

In response, Israel initiated an intense bombing campaign, with Gaza health ministry officials reporting at least 2,750 casualties.

Israel has stated that its offensive is aimed at dismantling Hamas' infrastructure and eliminating the entire terror group that controls the Gaza Strip.

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Written by: Bert Hoover

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