Biden Hosts Ice Cream Social for Campaign Staff as Gratitude Gesture Following Election Departure

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden gathered with hundreds of campaign staffers at a thank you event in Wilmington, Del., an event shrouded in a bit of political nostalgia with ice cream in tow. The event took place at The Queen, a pivotal venue in Biden’s successful 2020 presidential campaign, where he often addressed the public. Despite stepping down from the race, Biden wanted to express gratitude for his team’s hard work and ongoing support for Vice President Kamala Harris.
The president, who has kept a lower profile since exiting the race, has shifted focus to closed-door policy briefings and recently played a key role in facilitating a multinational prisoner swap with Russia. The Queen, originally built as a 19th-century hotel and later transitioned into a movie theater, now operates as a music venue and hosted the staff gathering.
Following Biden’s visit, the venue is set to host musical acts like Cobra Whip, The Stone Eye, and Dirty House. The event at The Queen served as a moment of appreciation and a nod to the historic role the venue played in Biden’s campaign, marking a unique intersection of politics and art.