Biden is certainly bitter about how things ended for him. He’s not been shy about letting people know how he feels.
And Joe Biden’s last words as he left office will make your jaw drop.
In a spirited farewell visit to South Carolina on Sunday, then-President Joe Biden assured Americans that his role in shaping the nation’s future would not end with his presidency.
Speaking at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church in North Charleston during a service honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, Biden promised to remain engaged in the country’s ongoing journey toward progress.
“We know the struggle for redeeming the soul of this nation is difficult and ongoing. The distance is short between peril and possibility. But faith – faith teaches us the America of our dreams is always closer than we think,” Biden said, addressing the congregation.
The president struck an optimistic tone as he encouraged Americans to hold onto hope. “We must hold onto hope. We must stay engaged. We must always keep the faith in the better days to come. I’m not going anywhere. I’m not kidding,” he said.
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Biden’s choice of South Carolina for his final trip as president carried deep personal significance. The state played a pivotal role in reviving his faltering 2020 campaign, ultimately propelling him to the Democratic nomination and the presidency.
Reflecting on the so-called progress made during his administration, Biden also invoked a familiar hymn to inspire perseverance. “I’ve always heard before, ‘We’ve come too far from where we started. Nobody told me the road would be easy.’ I don’t believe — I don’t believe He brought me this far to leave me,” he told the audience.
In a consequential move hours before departing the White House, Biden issued a wave of pre-emptive pardons to protect certain figures from potential legal repercussions under the Trump administration.
Among those pardoned were Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; Gen. Mark Milley, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; lawmakers and staff who served on the January 6th Committee, including former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY); and U.S. Capitol and D.C. Metropolitan police officers who testified before the committee.
The pardons appear to be a strategic safeguard for individuals closely associated with Biden’s tenure.
Biden’s Final Words Fall On Deaf Ears
While Joe Biden claims that he’s not going anywhere, most Americans aren’t too thrilled with that declaration. That’s because the 2024 election results sent a powerful message that voters were ready for a decisive shift from the Biden administration. Across the country, citizens turned out in record numbers, rejecting what many viewed as failed leadership and a lack of effective solutions to pressing issues like inflation, immigration, and foreign policy.
Critics of Biden’s presidency frequently pointed to his inability to manage crises, from the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan to rising energy costs that burdened American families.
This election signaled a collective demand for change, a mandate for policies that prioritize the economy, national security, and restoring trust in government institutions. Voters made it clear that they were dissatisfied with the status quo, choosing a new direction for the nation.
The overwhelming turnout reflected a growing frustration with the partisan gridlock and a desire for leaders who could unite the country and deliver tangible results.
Now that the Biden era has come to a close, the electorate’s decision serves as a reminder of democracy’s power to pivot. It remains to be seen how the Trump administration will rise to meet the challenges ahead, but the message from voters is unambiguous: America is ready to move forward.
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