Joe Biden bids farewell to Oval Office days before Donald Trump becomes president
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President Joe Biden will deliver his farewell address on Wednesday as he prepares to pass the reins to incoming president Donald Trump. The 82-year-old leader, who has been in the White House for four years, will speak to the nation from the Oval Office one last time as he attempts to cement his legacy as the 46th president of the United States.
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Despite some legislative successes since 2021, Mr Biden has faced intense criticism through the end of his tenure and low approval ratings, culminating in his stepping down from the presidential race before the 2024 election. His successor, Kamala Harris, failed to beat the twice-impeached convicted felon running on the Republican ticket, slashing hopes of another Democratic presidency.
As the US and the rest of the world brace for the return of an emboldened Mr Trump, his predecessor is now preparing to step away from a 50-year career in politics. Mr Biden’s departing speech will be aired on US channels from 8pm ET, which will be 1am on Thursday for audiences in the UK.
The outgoing president’s administration hasn’t released any information about what Mr Biden plans to say in his address, but it may include remarks about some of his legislative wins and efforts to run a transformative presidency. See also: All of Donald Trump's key policies.
The statement also talks about the administration’s work in lowering the cost of prescription drugs, delivering more health insurance and reducing America’s violent crime rate. However, the letter also urges Americans to uphold ‘life, liberty and happiness,’ amid concern that the ‘soul of America’ was still at risk.
