Biden wishes US ‘light of liberty’ during last White House Christmas tree lighting

Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff join for performances by Trombone Shorty, Trisha Yearwood and James Taylor

As he presided over his final Christmas tree lighting at the White House, Joe Biden on Thursday said his wish for the nation now, and always, was that we continue to seek the light of liberty and love, kindness and compassion, dignity and decency"

Biden spoke briefly to the crowd who were decked out in heavy winter layers as frigid winds and chilly temperatures hit the nation's capital. Vice President Kamala Harris and her husband, Doug Emhoff, were also in attendance. The tree has been set up on the Ellipse, beyond the White House South Lawn, and it's visible on the streets.