### President Biden Discusses Economy and Election in First White House Press Briefing

In a surprising move, President Biden made his first appearance at a White House press briefing on Friday. This appearance coincided with the release of a strong jobs report from the Labor Department, which the president highlighted as evidence of a robust American economy.

During his remarks, Biden expressed optimism about the recent economic news, noting, "The past two days, we've gotten some very good news about the American economy." His comments underscored the administration's commitment to trumpeting economic achievements, particularly around job growth figures.

In addition to discussing economic matters, Biden touched upon the forthcoming November election. He conveyed a sense of confidence that the election would be "free and fair," though he voiced concerns about potential unrest, stating, "I don't know whether it will be peaceful."

This briefing marked a rare public appearance for Biden, who has become increasingly less visible since suspending his re-election campaign. Even before halting his bid, he had been making fewer public appearances compared to his predecessors.

The president's re-emergence on the public stage came on the heels of an Axios report that highlighted his growing absence from public view. This heightened scrutiny makes Biden's comments on both the economy and the electoral process particularly noteworthy as his presidency approaches its conclusion.

The strong jobs report and Biden's subsequent remarks may serve to bolster confidence in his administration's economic policies while his comments on the election add a layer of anticipation and concern about the coming months.