OMAHA, Neb. — Former President Joe Biden enjoyed a hero's welcome Friday in Omaha as a crowd of Nebraska Democrats chanted, "Thank you, Joe," after Biden delivered a message of resilience.
Former President Joe Biden walks into the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Former Nebraska Gov. and U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
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Former Nebraska Gov. and U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden walks into the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Members of Omaha Pipes and Drums perform during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
State Sen. Wendy DeBoer speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Stacy Laravie, a member of the Ponca Nation, speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former Nebraska Gov. and U.S. Sen. Ben Nelson speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Colmon Eldridge, chair of the Kentucky Democratic Party, speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Omaha Mayor John Ewing wears a "Make America Humane Again" hat while speaking during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is applauded as he is introduced during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Attendees listen on as Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden salutes the crowd after speaking during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Cynthia LaMere, Democratic National Committee member, speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former U.S. Capitol Police Sgt. Harry Dunn speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Precious McKesson, Executive Director, Nebraska Democratic Party, speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden takes the stage during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden speaks during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden listens to an honor song performed by a Winnebago Tribe drum circle after being presented with a guilt by members of the Ponca, Santee, Winnebago and Omaha Nations during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
Former President Joe Biden speaks after being presented with a guilt by members of the Ponca, Santee, Winnebago and Omaha Nations during the Ben Nelson Gala in Omaha on Friday, Nov. 7, 2025.
