President Biden Lands In Orange County For Talk On Prescription Drug Costs

IRVINE, CA — President Joe Biden traveled to Orange County Friday to talk about his administration's efforts to lower prescription drug and medical costs for families across the United States.

The Friday visit comes a day after Biden took to Los Angeles for a visit to a Metro construction site, an impromptu taco run and a political fundraiser.

Biden was scheduled to arrive at John Wayne Airport after departing from Santa Monica Airport shortly before 2 p.m., City News Service reported.

Drones often seen flying over the president's motorcade were spotted flying in Westminster at around 2:30 p.m., residents reported.

White House officials said Biden is scheduled to speak at 3:15 p.m. at Irvine Valley College, after which he will return to John Wayne before flying to Portland, Oregon, concluding his Southland swing through the area.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters Wednesday that Biden's appearances in Orange County and Oregon will address "his efforts to lower prescription drug costs, protect Medicare and strengthen Social Security, and to fight efforts by congressional Republicans to put Medicare and Social Security on the chopping block and reinstate giveaways to Big Pharma."

According to White House officials, Biden will also highlight cost-saving measures in the Inflation Reduction Act, including an average $800 annual reduction in health care premiums for 13 million familiars, along with reduced prescription drug costs for seniors and a cap on out-of-pocket costs for prescriptions.

City News Service contributed to this report.