Biden finally addresses the nation on New Orleans terror attack that slaughtered 15 people and reveals killer’s shocking social media videos

President Joe Biden finally addressed the New Year’s Day terrorist attack in New Orleans from Camp David on Wednesday evening.

Biden reiterated that the alleged killer was a Texas-born American who served in the armed forces and was inspired by ISIS to mow down and kill at least 15 victims on the city’s famed Bourbon Street in the early hours of 2025, advising that ‘no one should jump to conclusions.’

The now deceased person has been identified as 42-year-old Shamsud Din Jabbar, a US citizen.

“The FBI also reported to me that just hours before he attacked, he posted videos on social media that showed he was inspired by ISIS — specifically the desire to kill, the desire to kill,” Biden said. “The ISIS flag was found in his vehicle, which he rented to carry out this attack.”

The president called the situation “very fluid” and said he was also being briefed on the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside President-elect Donald Trump’s hotel in Las Vegas.

“Also whether there is a possible connection to the attack in New Orleans,” Biden said. “So far, there is nothing to report on that score at this time.”

Both vehicles were rented through Turo, a car-sharing app, but otherwise there appears to be no connection.

The president made only brief remarks and walked away, ignoring shouted questions including whether he had had contact with Trump, who will be sworn in again as president in just 20 days.

At one point it seemed like he was suffering from the teleprompter hiccup – he said “there you go” as soon as it was resolved, after looking at his notes during an awkward silence.

Biden began his appearance at Camp David by comforting mourners.

“Our nation mourns with you. We will stand with you in the coming weeks as you grieve and heal,” the President said.

Biden thanked the first responders who rushed to Bourbon Street and the law enforcement officers who shot and killed Jabbar in his tracks.

The president said Jabbar served on active duty in the U.S. Army and then was a reservist until a few years ago.

He said explosives were found in the Jabbar’s vehicle and more were found in the area.

“The law enforcement and intelligence community will continue to search for connections, associations or co-conspirators,” Biden said. “We have nothing further to report at this time, the investigation remains active and no one should jump to conclusions.”

He wrapped up his performance, which lasted less than five minutes, with a story about the global love affair with the city of New Orleans, which he said several times in a Southern accent during his remarks.

“New Orleans is a place unlike anywhere else in the world, a city full of charm and joy. “So many people around the world love New Orleans for its history, its culture and most of all its people,” Biden said. “The spirit of New Orleans will never, never, never be defeated.”