President Biden paid tribute Thursday to veteran journalist Howard Fineman, who died Tuesday after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
“Great journalists hold up a mirror to the Nation to reveal the good, the bad and the truth about who we are as Americans. For four decades, Howard Fineman was one of the great journalists of our time,” Biden said in a statement. “His career has covered much of my own, and throughout debates on major issues and historic campaigns, I have respected his reporting and insights whether I agree or disagree with him.”
Fineman, 75, was an analyst at NBC and MSNBC and spent three decades working for Newsweek and then HuffPost.
Biden honored Fineman for believing that “all journalism is personal” and understanding that “the fundamental role of journalism in our democracy is to illuminate, educate and shed light.”
The president also noted that Fineman was a respected voice in journalism and widely respected by other journalists.
“With his focus on facts and his ability to tell a great story, it is no surprise that Howard was a trusted and respected voice for millions of Americans and a true friend and mentor to countless colleagues,” Biden said.
The president said he and first lady Jill Biden sent their love to Fineman’s wife, Amy Nathan, and children, Nick and Meredith.
“Above all, in the decades we’ve known each other, it’s clear that his love for his family was the greatest story he ever told,” Biden said. “We know what it’s like when cancer takes the life of a loved one. But no matter where you are, he will always be with you.”
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