First Lady Jill Biden is known for holding a relatively high-profile role in her husband's administration, a fact which is on display again this week.

She and President Joe Biden will leave the White House to attend a Cancer Moonshot event in New Orleans on Tuesday. 

Lawmaker praises Cancer Moonshot

New Orleans' 4WWL reported that Louisiana Democratic Rep. Troy Carter voiced words of praise for the Cancer Moonshot initiative, which aims for a 50% reduction in cancer rates by 2047.

What's more, he cited this week's visit as an example of how the president is "doubling down" on the battle against cancer, adding that Biden is "putting the full faith and credit of the United States behind ending a real, tragic, and dreaded disease."

"New Orleans and Louisiana have been a focal point in recognizing the investment that's been made and the great work that's being done," the Democratic lawmaker stressed.

Carter added that he is "very excited that the President has chosen to come back," recalling a previous visit which the first lady made last year.

Security heighted following Trump assassination attempt

Mrs. Biden stopped off at the Louisiana Cancer Research Center in March of 2023 along with Carter and Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy.

"Cancer doesn’t care who you vote for," the Associated Press quoted the first lady as telling a group of researchers and officials during her visit.

Extra security planned for Biden appearance following Trump rally shooting

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4WWL also pointed out that the visit is expected to see heightened security following the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania earlier this summer that left one person dead.

Jill Biden criticized for encouraging her husband to stay in race

That president has time to visit New Orleans may be due in part to his decision not to campaign for another term in office, a move which his wife is said to have long opposed.

Her stance led to criticism from many on the left, including Slate columnist Alexander Sammon, who in a July article asked, "Why the hell would this decision be up to Dr. Jill Biden, even in part, at all?"

Sammon went on to point out that the first lady "is not making a personal decision or even a medical decision" but instead "a political one."

"In effect, she would be deciding on the viability and future of the Democratic Party. This is, to put it bluntly, not Jill Biden's job," the columnist declared.