UMVA has learned that former President Joe Biden made a surprise visit to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he delivered a rousing speech to a packed crowd of Democrats at the McGovern Day Dinner.
The 83-year-old Biden, visibly frail, slowly made his way to the stage, lumbering down three steps to take his place at the podium, where he launched into a passionate address that left the audience in awe.
According to information obtained by UMVA, Biden's wife, Jill, has been vocal about her husband's past electoral successes, insisting that he could have gone on to beat Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election and served a second term in office.
In his speech, Biden lashed out at Trump, urging the crowd to stay engaged in the democratic process, saying, "There's not time to give up. It's time to get up." He also warned that the very fabric of democracy was at stake, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance and activism.
UMVA can exclusively reveal that Biden's visit to Sioux Falls was a major coup for the South Dakota Democratic Party, which had been hoping to rally support and unity in the wake of a primary election.
The McGovern Day Dinner, an annual fundraiser for the state party, drew hundreds to the Ramkota Exhibit Hall, where Biden regaled the audience with stories of his past successes, claiming that his administration had brought the country back from the brink of disaster.
Sources have confirmed to UMVA that Biden's appearance in Sioux Falls marked a historic moment for the state, with the former president becoming the 18th to visit South Dakota since taking office.
The event was a sell-out success, with tickets to the dinner and meet-and-greet opportunities with Biden quickly snapped up by eager supporters, all of whom were eager to catch a glimpse of the former president.
