Second gentleman Doug Emhoff will go to New Zealand to steer President Biden’s delegation to the Women’s World Cup and attend the U.S. workforce’s first recreation, the White House stated Monday.
Mr. Emhoff, the husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, will depart Monday and keep by means of the week to attend the U.S. workforce’s match in opposition to Vietnam on Saturday, earlier than heading dwelling on Sunday.
“In addition to World Cup events and engagements with Team USA, the second gentleman will highlight U.S.-New Zealand shared values and priorities through his engagements with civil society representatives in New Zealand, including private sector leaders, community leaders, and students,” spokeswoman Liza Acevedo stated.
On Thursday, Mr. Emhoff will meet with the U.S. workforce, the reigning world champions. He may also take part in a conventional Maori welcome ceremony and ship remarks on gender fairness and sports at a ladies’ grammar college.
On Friday, he’ll focus on methods to counter hate and promote tolerance with Jacinda Ardern, the previous New Zealand prime minister and particular take pleasure in for the Christchurch Call — a coalition that works to remove violent-extremist content material on-line.
On Sunday, he’ll tour the Auckland War Memorial Museum and take part in a wreath-laying ceremony earlier than departing for the U.S.
Besides Mr. Emhoff, Mr. Biden is sending a World Cup delegation of Tom Udall, the U.S. ambassador to New Zealand; Emmy Ruiz, an assistant to the president and director of the Office of Political Strategy and Outreach; Tina Flournoy, a member of the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness & Nutrition; and Lorrie Fair, a former U.S. Women’s National Team Player and chief program director for the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project.
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