Staff Reports
President Joe Biden, in a last-ditch effort to leave a mark before packing up the Oval Office and handing the keys over to President-elect Donald Trump, has announced plans for not one but two speeches in his final week. That’s right, folks, grab the popcorn because Biden is set to deliver a foreign policy speech on January 13, followed by a farewell address on January 15. One can only wonder what kind of magic he hopes to work in those last moments, especially after a term that seemed more about making excuses than making progress.
The White House has disclosed that the farewell address will air at 8 p.m. Eastern. As if the American people are all leaning forward in their chairs awaiting the alchemy of Biden’s carefully selected words. His foreign policy speech is intended to showcase his administration’s “efforts to strengthen America and lead the world.” Given the Biden track record, which often resembled a comedy of errors on the global stage, it might be more entertaining than enlightening.
Leading up to the speeches, anticipation is building regarding whether there will be any substantial victories to highlight or if the public is in for a masterclass in fluff and feel-good platitudes. Many are already questioning what “strengthening America” actually looks like in a world where China seems to be collecting allies like kids collect baseball cards. Biden’s administration has seen a fair amount of tumult in foreign relations, especially considering the withdrawal from Afghanistan and the continued tensions with Russia. Bold claims likely won’t stand up to the scrutiny of questioning minds accustomed to observing the fallout from such high-profile miscalculations.
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With just days remaining until Trump takes office, the Biden presidency appears determined to squeeze out a last-minute attempt to salvage a legacy. While Trump gears up for a rally in Washington, D.C., some conservative commenters are gleefully pointing out the stark contrast between the two administrations. Trump’s return promises a shift back to a more aggressive stance on global affairs and a focus on national interests — concepts that might sound foreign to the previous administration.
It will be interesting to watch Biden’s farewell address, understanding that this isn’t just any other speech. This is essentially a curtain call for an administration that failed to meet many expectations and left a divided nation in its wake. Amidst the flurry of talking points and bravado, one thing is clear: the transition of power is on everyone’s minds, and Biden’s last words might struggle to drown out the silence of relief felt by many Americans who are ready to turn the page.
