During a speech at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, President Joe Biden appeared to call out the late former congressman, who died in a car wreck in August.

Biden thanked "all of you here" as he spoke about his administration's efforts to end hunger in the U.S.

Do you know where I am? Where'sJackie? Biden said that she was not going to be here.

In August, Walorski and two of her congressional staff members were killed in a car crash. She was older than 50.

The Indiana Republican was killed in a car crash.

President Joe Biden speaks during the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, at the Ronald Reagan Building, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ORG XMIT: DCEV446
President Joe Biden speaks during the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, at the Ronald Reagan Building, Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) ORG XMIT: DCEV446

The House Hunger Caucus was co-chaired by Walorski. At the conference, a video tribute was to be made.

In the wake of Walorski's death, Biden said he and his wife were "shocked and sad" and that he appreciated the congresswoman's help on the hunger conference.

The White House spokesman didn't respond to the request for comment.

A White House pilot program would make medically tailored meals.

Jackie Walorski, Indiana's 2nd Congressional District representative, addresses the crowd during a GOP watch party Nov. 3, 2020, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Mishawaka.
Jackie Walorski, Indiana's 2nd Congressional District representative, addresses the crowd during a GOP watch party Nov. 3, 2020, at the Holiday Inn Conference Center in Mishawaka.

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Biden called out a recently deceased congresswoman.

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