Biden Holds First Formal News Conference of 2022

One Year in Office

By Maureen Chowdhury, Meg Wagner, Melissa Macaya, and Melissa Mahtani

On January 19, 2022, President Biden held a formal news conference to mark one year in office. The press conference was the first of its kind for Biden since taking office in January 2021.

During the press conference, Biden discussed a wide range of topics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, the economy, and foreign policy. He also took questions from reporters on a variety of topics.

The press conference was closely watched by members of the media and the public alike. It was an opportunity for Biden to address some of the most pressing issues facing the country and to provide an update on his progress in office.