President Joe Biden is set to visit the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona, fulfilling a promise made nearly two years ago to tribal leaders. This visit marks his first to Indian Country as president. During the visit, Biden plans to issue a formal apology to Native Americans for the U.S. government's historical mistreatment of Native children in federal boarding schools.
Biden's visit is not only a gesture of reconciliation but also an opportunity to highlight his administration's support for tribal nations. With tribal communities historically leaning towards the Democratic Party, this visit could potentially boost Vice President Kamala Harris' turnout efforts in Arizona, a crucial battleground state that Biden won by a narrow margin in 2020.
