Former Vice President Joe Biden Visits Saint Louis

ST. LOUIS, MO — Former Vice President Joe Biden was in St. Louis Wednesday to raise money for wounded veterans. The event was part of a 1,000-mile cross-country walk to raise awareness for veterans issues and PTSD.

Former second lady Jill Biden had announced earlier that she was coming to participate in the Walk of America, but her husband's attendance was a surprise.

It wasn't just a business trip for the Bidens. The Riverfront Times reports they also took in the sights, having lunch at Pi Pizzeria on Delmar Boulevard, stopping in for ice cream at Jeni's Spendid Ice Creams in the Central West End, and even browsing at Left Bank Books.

Event photographer Ed Aller shared some photos of the veterans event on Facebook, saying it was clear to him that the event mattered to the former politician.

Biden has said he's not ruled out a run for president, and the political world is keeping a close eye on his plans. Axios reported this week that Biden is the Democrat President Trump fears most in 2020, with both Democrats and Republicans saying he'd be a strong contender with working class voters in the Rust Belt.

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