President Biden is coming to Seattle

May 07, 2024 / 4:47 pm

caption: President Joe Biden speaks at an event to celebrate Black History Month in the East Room of the White House, Monday, Feb. 28, 2022, in Washington.

Seattle will get a presidential visit this week when Joe Biden swings through the city on Friday and Saturday.

According to Biden's re-election campaign, the president is attending fundraising events in Seattle on Friday, May 10, and Saturday, May 11.

Biden's visit is likely to cause local travel delays on Seattle freeways and roads as his motorcade shuttles him around. Be prepared for disruptions.

There is no word of any official White House business happening.

According to the Northwest Progressive Institute, it's possible that the president could participate in additional events while in town. The Institute further notes that the cheapest tickets to the fundraiser are $500. They go as high as $50,000, and $25,000 will get you a photo with the president.

First Lady Jill Biden is also coming through the Northwest. She'll be in Portland on Thursday, May 9 for two events.

This story has been updated to note that President Biden will also be in Seattle on Saturday, May 11, 2024.

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