Accokeek, Md. — President Biden addressed members of the Operating Engineers Union Local #77 in Accokeek, Maryland, on Wednesday, discussing the economy, MAGA Republicans, debt limit negotiations, and taxes. Biden emphasized the importance of bipartisan cooperation on raising the debt ceiling to avert a potential economic crisis, while acknowledging the challenges posed by the MAGA faction. The president reassured union members of his administration’s commitment to supporting workers’ rights and ensuring a fair tax system, including closing tax loopholes for the wealthiest Americans. In his speech, Biden called for unity and stressed the need to work together in the interest of the nation’s economic stability and growth.