President Joe Biden was greeted by White House staff in the Rose Garden following his remarks, as confirmed by a White House official. The emotional event saw tears shed by many attendees throughout the course of the remarks, culminating in a supportive cheer for the President.
As the event concluded, there was a collective roar of approval from the audience. Notable senior staff members present at the reception included Jeff Zients, Jake Sullivan, John Podesta, Tom Perez, Gene Sperling, Ben LaBolt, Karine Jean-Pierre, and Natalie Quillian.