Biden stated that law enforcement and intelligence agencies are investigating any possible connections to the attack in New Orleans, and he promised to keep Americans promptly informed about the investigation's findings.
He directed his team to "ensure that all resources are available for federal, state, and local law enforcement to swiftly conclude the investigation in New Orleans and to make sure that there is no further threat to the American people," according to Politico.
On the morning of January 1, Biden declared that the case involving the vehicle attack on people in New Orleans is being handled by the FBI, which is considering the incident as a terrorist act.