Joe Biden and Kamala Harris Seen Together Attending
Joint Appearance at Funeral
Former President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attended the funeral Mass for Melissa Hortman, former Minnesota House Speaker, and her husband Mark on June 28 in Minneapolis. Over a thousand mourners gathered at the Basilica of St. Mary to honor the couple’s “needless, politically motivated deaths.” Biden and Harris sat together, clasping hands in “silent solidarity” during the service.
Public Reaction and Memorials
Their presence sparked strong reactions online. Some worried about Biden’s health, while many praised their “show of compassion and leadership.” Hortman, the first woman to lie in honor at the Minnesota State Capitol Rotunda, received widespread tribute before the funeral. Biden also attended a public memorial the day before.
Honoring Melissa Hortman’s Legacy
Governor Tim Walz called Hortman “the most consequential Speaker in our state’s history,” praising her two decades of service. Father Dan Griffith fondly remembered the couple’s hospitality, calling their home the “Hortman Hotel.” Their son closed the Mass by reciting the Prayer of St. Francis, which “his mother had stashed in her wallet.”
Ongoing Investigation
Vance Boelter faces federal charges for the murders, described as “politically motivated,” highlighting the dangers of political violence. Biden and Harris’s shared grief underscored the importance of empathy and unity in troubled times.
