Biden says Americans should not be worried about nuclear war

Leaving an event celebrating Black History Month on Monday, President Biden responded to a reporter’s question, saying that Americans should not worry about nuclear war. The exchange came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin raised the alert level of his country’s nuclear forces, and as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine.

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[MUSIC - "GOD BLESS AMERICA"]

- Can you come down so we can see? Mr President, should Americans be worried about nuclear war?

JOE BIDEN: No.