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Former Vice President Joe Biden, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, spoke at the Historic Park Inn’s ballroom in downtown Mason City, Iowa. He talked about his campaign’s platform, which he framed as a fight for the “soul” of the United States. He criticized President Trump in his remarks, which focused largely on creating secure educational and health care opportunities for middle class families. His wife Jill Biden also spoke to the crowd of attendees before many of them were greeted by the former vice president.

President Trump spoke to reporters before his departure to Florida, answering questions about the release of a U.S. hostage by Iran, the impeachment inquiry, and relations with North Korea.

The Hill newspaper and the Making Every Vote Count Foundation hosted an event at the Newseum in Washington, D.C., on the impact a national popular vote election would have on presidential campaigns and American democracy. In this portion of the event, panelists discussed how presidential candidates' messages and platforms might change under a national popular vote system. Rhode Island Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea (D) delivered keynote remarks.