Biden to skip Notre Dame graduation amid uproar over abortion policies
The University of Notre Dame is scheduled to hold its 176th commencement ceremony Sunday, and conspicuously absent will be President Biden. The White House told the Catholic News Agency that the president was invited but had a scheduling conflict, avoiding a brewing uproar over whether the Catholic institution should celebrate Mr. Biden by awarding him an honorary degree, as is customary for commencement speakers.
Notre Dame commencement goes ahead without Biden after backlash
The University of Notre Dame held its spring commencement ceremony after receiving criticism for initially inviting President Joe Biden to speak to graduates.
Biden to skip Notre Dame commencement amid backlash over abortion stance<br/><br/>
"If she is indicted even on one charge, that would turn everything upside-down. Joe Biden could really unite the party," a Draft Biden member stated. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta) Manuel Balce CenetaBiden to skip Notre Dame commencement amid backlash over abortion stance Lawrence Richard May 23, 10:37 AMMay 23, 10:37 AMPresident Joe Biden will not attend the University of Notre Dame's 2021 commencement this …
Biden Won't Be Speaking at Notre Dame Commencement After 4,300 Students and Alumni Demand He Not Be Invited
Joe Biden is breaking from tradition and will not speak at the Notre Dame Commencement after 4,300 staff and alumni signed a petition demanding that he not be invited. The White House claims that Biden will not be attending due to a “scheduling conflict.” Biden claims to be the second Catholic president, but has faced…