Timeline of the Joe Biden presidency (2024 Q2) explained

The following is a timeline of the presidency of Joe Biden during the second quarter of 2024, from April 1 to June 30, 2024. To navigate between quarters, see timeline of the Joe Biden presidency.

Timeline

April 2024

Week 168
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, April 1	President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden host the White House Easter Egg Roll.^[1]
Tuesday, April 2	President Biden releases a statement denouncing Israel after seven World Central Kitchen aid workers were killed by Israeli drone strikes in the Gaza Strip, adding that he will "continue to press Israel" to provide aid to Palestinian civilians amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.^[2] President Biden wins the primaries in Connecticut, New York, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin.^[3]
Wednesday, April 3
Thursday, April 4	President Biden welcomes archbishop Elpidophoros of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America to the White House for a celebration of Greek Independence Day, commemorating the 203rd anniversary of the end of the Greek War of Independence.^[4]
Friday, April 5	President Biden visits the site of the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore. He repeated his intention for the federal government to cover the cost of rebuilding the bridge, asking Congress to authorize the repairs.^[5]
Saturday, April 6
Sunday, April 7
Week 169
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, April 8	Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, accompanied by his wife Yuko Kishida, begins a four-day state visit to the US, the fifth during the Biden presidency.^[6]
Tuesday, April 9
Wednesday, April 10	President Biden holds a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House.^[7] President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden host their fifth state dinner in honor of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his wife, Yuko.^[8]
Thursday, April 11	Vice President Harris and Secretary Blinken host a state luncheon for Prime Minister Kishida at the Department of State. President Biden holds a trilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Filipino President Bongbong Marcos at the White House.^[9]
Friday, April 12
Saturday, April 13	President Biden releases a statement denouncing the Iranian strikes on Israel, confirming U.S. involvement in intercepting the strikes, and reaffirming "ironclad commitment to the security of Israel."^[10] President Biden meets with members of the National Security Council regarding the missile attacks on Israel.^[11] President Biden wins primaries in Alaska and Wyoming.^[12]
Sunday, April 14
Week 170
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, April 15	President Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani at the White House.^[13] President Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala at the White House.^[14]
Tuesday, April 16
Wednesday, April 17	Two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas are dismissed by the Senate in a vote of 51–48 and 51–49.^[15]
Thursday, April 18	Several members of the Kennedy family endorse President Biden's re-election over independent candidate and family member Robert F. Kennedy Jr.^[16]
Friday, April 19	President Biden signs the Puyallup Tribe of Indians Land Into Trust Confirmation Act into law.
Saturday, April 20	President Biden signs the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act into law.
Sunday, April 21
Week 171
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, April 22
Tuesday, April 23	President Biden wins the Pennsylvania presidential primary.^[17]
Wednesday, April 24	President Biden signs the National Security Act, which includes the 21st Century Peace through Strength Act, into law.^[18]
Thursday, April 25
Friday, April 26	President Biden is interviewed by Howard Stern on The Howard Stern Show.^[19]
Saturday, April 27	President Biden attends the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, hosted by Colin Jost.^[20]
Sunday, April 28	President Biden wins the Puerto Rico presidential primary.^[21]
Week 172
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, April 29
Tuesday, April 30

May 2024

Week 172
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Wednesday, May 1
Thursday, May 2
Friday, May 3	President Biden awards 19 people, including Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers and Michelle Yeoh, the Presidential Medal of Freedom.^[22]
Saturday, May 4
Sunday, May 5
Week 173
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, May 6
Tuesday, May 7	President Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Romanian President Klaus Iohannis at the White House.^[23] President Biden wins the Indiana presidential primary.^[24]
Wednesday, May 8	President Biden says for the first time that he will stop sending bombs and artillery shells to Israel if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu orders major invasion of the city of Rafah.^[25]
Thursday, May 9
Friday, May 10
Saturday, May 11
Sunday, May 12
Week 174
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, May 13
Tuesday, May 14	President Biden wins the primaries in Maryland, Nebraska, and West Virginia.
Wednesday, May 15
Thursday, May 16
Friday, May 17
Saturday, May 18
Sunday, May 19
Week 175
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, May 20
Tuesday, May 21	President Biden wins the primaries in Kentucky and Oregon.^[26]
Wednesday, May 22	Kenyan President William Ruto, accompanied by his wife Rachel Ruto, begins a three-day state visit to the US, the sixth during the Biden presidency.
Thursday, May 23	President Biden holds a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with Kenyan President William Ruto at the White House.^[27] President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden host their sixth and final state dinner in honor of Kenyan President William Ruto and his wife, Rachel.^[28] President Biden wins the Idaho Democratic presidential caucuses.^[29]
Friday, May 24	Vice President Harris and Secretary Blinken host a state luncheon for President Ruto at the Department of State.
Saturday, May 25	President Biden delivers the commencement address at the United States Military Academy.^[30]
Sunday, May 26
Week 176
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, May 27	President Biden performs a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery and delivers the Memorial Day address at the Memorial Amphitheater.
Tuesday, May 28
Wednesday, May 29
Thursday, May 30	Former President Donald Trump was convicted of 34 felonies related to hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels in an attempt to influence the 2016 presidential election.^[31]
Friday, May 31	U.S. Senator Joe Manchin leaves the Democratic Party and registers as an independent politician with the Democratic caucus still maintaining control of the U.S. Senate with 47 Democrats and now four independents aligning with the Democrats in the 118th United States Congress.^[32] President Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo at the White House.^[33] At the White House, President Biden says that the conviction of former President Donald Trump proves that "no one is above the law".^[34]

June 2024

Week 176
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Saturday, June 1
Sunday, June 2
Week 177
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, June 3
Tuesday, June 4	President Biden wins the primaries in District of Columbia, Montana, New Jersey, and New Mexico, and South Dakota.^[35]
Wednesday, June 5	President Biden arrives in Caen, France.
Thursday, June 6	President Biden attends the 80th anniversary of D-Day memorial ceremonies in Normandy.^[36]
Friday, June 7	President Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the InterContinental Paris Le Grand Hotel.^[37]
Saturday, June 8	President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden arrive in Paris for a two-day state visit. President Biden holds a bilateral meeting and joint press conference with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. President Biden wins the caucuses in Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
Sunday, June 9
Week 178
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, June 10
Tuesday, June 11
Wednesday, June 12	President Biden arrives in Fasano, Italy for the 50th G7 summit.^[38] The US House of Representatives votes to hold US Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. Garland refused to fully comply with a congressional subpoena to turn over interview audio tapes from a justice department probe of President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents.^[39] ^[40]
Thursday, June 13	President Biden attends the 50th G7 summit in Fasano.^[41] President Biden says that he will not grant a pardon to his son Hunter, convicted of lying about using drugs to buy a gun in 2018.^[42] President Biden and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky sign a 10-year agreement at a bilateral meeting prior to the G7 summit in Puglia, in Italy to reinforce Ukrainian defenses against Russian forces.^[43] ^[44]
Friday, June 14	President Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Apulia, Italy.^[45] ^[46] President Biden meets with Pope Francis on the margins of the G7 Leaders’ Summit in Apulia, Italy.^[47]
Saturday, June 15
Sunday, June 16
Week 179
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, June 17	President Biden holds a bilateral meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House for discussions prior to the 2024 Washington summit celebrating NATO's 75th anniversary.^[48]
Tuesday, June 18	President Biden announces a package of reforms that will allow the legalization of thousands of immigrants in the country.^[49]
Wednesday, June 19
Thursday, June 20
Friday, June 21
Saturday, June 22
Sunday, June 23
Week 180
Date	Events	Photos/Videos
Monday, June 24
Tuesday, June 25
Wednesday, June 26
Thursday, June 27	President Biden and presumptive Republican Party nominee former President Donald Trump participate in the first presidential debate at CNN Atlanta Studio in Atlanta, Georgia. The debate was moderated by Jake Tapper and Dana Bash of CNN.
Friday, June 28	At a rally one day after performing poorly in the presidential debate against Donald Trump, President Biden defends himself against criticism that he is not capable of serving another term.^[50]
Saturday, June 29	President Biden meets with campaign donors in an event in the Hamptons amid pressure for him to abandon the race for the White House.^[51] At an event closed to the press, President Biden admits that he "didn't have a great night" in the presidential debate against Donald Trump, but assures that he "knows how to do this job".^[52]
Sunday, June 30

See also

• Presidential transition of Joe Biden
• List of executive actions by Joe Biden
• List of presidential trips made by Joe Biden (international trips)
• Timeline of the 2024 United States presidential election

Notes and References

1. Web site: Watch: Biden hosts 2024 Easter Egg Roll at White House . 2024-04-01 . NBC News . en.
2. Web site: Statement from President Joe Biden on the Death of World Central Kitchen Workers in Gaza . April 2, 2024 . . .
3. News: Biden and Trump win Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York and Wisconsin primaries . Jonathan J. . Cooper . Teresa . Crawford . . . April 2, 2024 . April 6, 2024 .
4. Web site: Greek Independence Day Celebrated at the White House . Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America . April 5, 2024 . April 6, 2024 . .
5. Web site: Biden visits site of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse . Aisha . Frazier . . April 5, 2024 . April 6, 2024 .
6. News: What’s expected at Japanese PM Kishida’s US visit? A major upgrade in defense ties . Mari . Yamaguchi . . April 8, 2024 . April 14, 2024 .
7. News: Biden announces new steps to deepen military ties between the U.S. and Japan . Bo . Erickson . Kathryn . Watson . . April 10, 2024 . April 14, 2024 . .
8. News: Biden lauds US-Japan alliance at state dinner . Sam . Fossum . etal . . April 10, 2024 . April 14, 2024 . .
9. News: President Biden Meets with Philippine President and Japanese Prime Minister . . April 11, 2024 . April 14, 2024 .
10. Web site: Statement from President Joe Biden on Iran’s Attacks against the State of Israel . April 13, 2024 . . .
11. News: US helps Israel shoot down ‘nearly all’ Iran-launched attack drones as Biden pledges support . Michelle L. . Price . Zeke . Miller . . April 14, 2024 . April 14, 2024 . .
12. News: Biden wins delegates in Wyoming and Alaska as he heads toward Democratic nomination . . Becky . Bohrer . Mead . Gruver . April 13, 2024 . April 14, 2024 . .
13. Web site: Powell . Anita . 2024-04-15 . Biden meets Iraqi PM amid escalating Mideast tensions . 2024-07-04 . Voice of America . en.
14. Web site: Biden hosts Czech leader at White House to promote Ukraine aid amid holdup in Congress . AP News . 15 April 2024 . 24 April 2024.
15. News: Senate kills Mayorkas impeachment trial, votes both articles 'unconstitutional' . Allison . Pecorin . Alexandra . Hutzler . . April 17, 2024 . April 23, 2024 .
16. News: The Kennedys endorse Biden, not their family member RFK Jr. . Elena . Moore . . April 18, 2024 . April 23, 2024 .
17. News: Biden and Trump clinch Pennsylvania primaries shortly after polls close . Joan E. . Greve . Sam . Levine . . April 23, 2024 . April 23, 2024 . .
18. News: Biden signs Ukraine aid, TikTok ban package after Republican battle . Trevor . Hunnicutt . Jeff . Mason . . April 24, 2024 . April 26, 2024 .
19. Web site: Listen to President Joe Biden’s Full Interview with Howard Stern on ‘The Howard Stern Show’ . . April 26, 2024 . April 26, 2024 .
20. News: Biden swipes at Trump at White House correspondents' dinner . Megan . Lebowitz . . April 28, 2024 . June 18, 2024 .
21. Web site: 2024-04-29 . Joe Biden wins Democratic primary in Puerto Rico . 2024-07-04 . AP News . en.
22. News: Biden awards the Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Medgar Evers, Michelle Yeoh and 16 others . Darlene . Superville . . May 5, 2024 . June 18, 2024 .
23. Web site: Heuer . Mike . 2024-05-07 . Biden, Romanian President Klaus Iohannis celebrate 20 years of NATO membership . 2024-07-05 . UPI . en.
24. Web site: Mueller . Julia . 2024-05-07 . Biden wins Indiana Democratic primary . 2024-07-05 . thehill.com.
25. News: Liptka . Kevin . Biden says he will stop sending bombs and artillery shells to Israel if it launches major invasion of Rafah . 14 November 2024 . CNN . 9 May 2024.
26. Web site: Cooper . Jonathan J. . 2024-05-21 . Biden, Trump win Kentucky, Oregon primaries as presidential nominating season nears its end . 2024-07-05 . AP News . en.
27. Web site: Staff . The Hill . Biden holds joint press conference with Kenyan President William Ruto: Watch live . The Hill . 19 November 2024 . 23 May 2024.
28. https://apnews.com/article/state-dinner-kenya-biden-african-visit-74de529133275da0a146cf61cc211d82 White House fetes Kenya with state dinner featuring sunset views, celebrity star power
29. Web site: Boone . Rebecca . 2024-05-24 . Biden selected as nominee in Idaho Democratic caucuses . 2024-07-05 . AP News . en.
30. Web site: Biden’s message to West Point graduates: You’re being asked to tackle threats ‘like none before’ . Zeke . Miller . . May 25, 2024 . June 18, 2024 .
31. Web site: Pereira . Ivan . Charalambous . Peter . 2024-05-30 . Donald Trump becomes 1st US president tried and convicted of crimes . 2024-07-05 . ABC News . en.
32. Web site: Watson. Kathryn. Sen. Joe Manchin leaves Democratic Party, registers as an independent. CBS News. May 31, 2024. June 1, 2024.
33. Web site: 2024-05-31 . Readout of President Biden's Meeting with Prime Minister De Croo of Belgium . 2024-07-05 . The White House . en-US.
34. News: Biden diz que condenação de Trump prova que 'ninguém está acima da lei' . 2 June 2024 . . 31 May 2024.
35. Web site: Price . Michelle L. . 2024-06-04 . Biden and Trump win Democratic, Republican elections in some of 2024's last primary contests . 2024-07-05 . AP News . en.
36. Web site: Biden joins world leaders saluting D-Day heroes on 80th anniversary . 2024-06-12 . NBC News . en.
37. Web site: 2024-06-07 . Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine Before Bilateral Meeting . 2024-07-05 . The White House . en-US.
38. Web site: Martel . Cate . 12:30 Report — Biden’s Italy trip; Usher on Capitol Hill . The Hill . 19 November 2024 . 12 June 2024.
39. Web site: Amiri . Farnoush . Republicans vote to hold Garland in contempt of Congress. Here’s what that means . Associated Press . 25 September 2024 . 12 June 2024.
40. Web site: Cabral . Sam . Merrick Garland held in contempt of US Congress . BBC News . 25 September 2024 . 12 June 2024.
41. Web site: Remarks by President Biden and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine in Joint Press Conference . U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy . 25 November 2024 . 14 June 2024.
42. News: Joe Biden diz que não vai conceder perdão a filho condenado criminalmente e que apoia a decisão do júri . 13 June 2024 . G1 . 13 June 2024.
43. News: Biden e Zelensky assinam acordo precursor de entrada da Ucrânia na Otan; G7 usa rendimentos de ativos russos para emprestar bilhões ao país . 14 June 2024 . G1 . 13 June 2024.
44. Web site: U.S.-Ukraine Bilateral Security Agreement . U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy . 25 November 2024 . 13 June 2024.
45. Web site: 2024-06-14 . Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy . 2024-07-05 . The White House . en-US.
46. Web site: Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy . U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy . 25 November 2024 . 14 June 2024.
47. Web site: Readout of President Biden’s Meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis . U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Italy . 25 November 2024 . 15 June 2024.
48. Web site: Readout of President Joe Biden’s Meeting with Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg of NATO. WhiteHouse.gov. The White House. June 17, 2024. June 17, 2024.
49. News: Após anunciar fechamento parcial de fronteira, Biden vai regularizar milhares de imigrantes nos EUA . 19 June 2024 . G1 . 18 June 2024.
50. News: Biden diz não andar com facilidade, não falar com fluidez nem debater como antes, mas sabe 'dizer a verdade' . 29 June 2024 . G1 . 29 June 2024.
51. News: Biden se encontra com doadores de campanha em meio à pressão pra que abandone disputa pela reeleição . 29 June 2024 . G1 . 29 June 2024.
52. News: Biden admite que não teve seu melhor desempenho no debate, mas diz que sabe fazer o trabalho direito . 1 July 2024 . G1 . 30 June 2024.