President Biden prepares for his farewell speech, reflecting on his presidency and the transition to Trump.
Earlier today, he celebrated a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, which is a huge step after all the violence in the region. But things aren’t going quite as he planned. Biden wanted to run for reelection, but after a tough debate with Trump, he decided to step back under pressure from his party.
He’s now passing the baton to Trump, someone he’s called a real threat to democracy. In a letter he shared this morning, Biden admitted he didn’t fulfill all his promises. He wrote about how he ran for president to protect the soul of America, which he believes is still at risk.
In his letter, he also highlighted some of his achievements, like helping the country recover from the pandemic and making prescription drugs more affordable. Tonight’s speech marks the end of not just his presidency but also his long political career, which started when he was just 30 years old.
Biden has been in the game for decades, trying for the presidency a couple of times before finally winning in 2020. He reflected on his journey, saying it’s incredible that a kid from Scranton, Pennsylvania, could end up as president. He’s grateful for the love and support he’s received from the American people throughout his time in office.
