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Speechwriters Discuss Biden’s Address, Call for Unity

President Joe Biden’s first speech as commander in chief offered a message of hope.

01/20/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Speechwriters Discuss Biden’s Address, Call for Unity

Clip: 1/20/2021 | 10m 50sVideo has Closed Captions

President Joe Biden’s first speech as commander in chief offered a message of hope.

President Joe Biden calls for unity while warning against violent dissent in his inaugural address. Political speechwriters Mari Maseng Will and Jason DeSanto share their thoughts.

01/20/2021 | Rating NR

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