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Biden to Deliver Farewell Address Before Trump Inauguration

President Biden plans to address the nation from the Oval Office on January 15, reflecting on his legacy as he transfers power to President-elect Trump.

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Biden's farewell address will be his last big opportunity to reach millions of Americans and speak to the rest of the world about his legacy before he leaves office on January 20.
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Biden is taking time in his final days as president to reflect on his administration and accomplishments.
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Biden's speech will come less than a week before his political rival, President-elect Donald Trump, is inaugurated.
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Yet Biden battled through low approval ratings and was blamed for inflation despite other strong economic metrics.
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As he prepares to leave the White House, Biden’s party faces questions over how to rebuild and who their future leadership will be.
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Now, four years later, he hands the reigns of power back to the man he has depicted as a 'genuine threat to democracy.'
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Updated: Jan 10th, 2025, 11:08 PM ET

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President Biden will deliver a farewell address from the Oval Office on January 15, 2025, reflecting on his administration’s achievements and challenges. This marks his fifth such address before handing power to President-elect Donald Trump, who will be inaugurated on January 20. The speech will likely touch upon Biden's key legislative accomplishments and his concerns regarding the future of democracy. As he concludes his term, Biden faces low approval ratings, ongoing inflation concerns, and the re-emergence of Trump in the political landscape.

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