‘Worst farewell speech in presidential history’: Biden’s Oval Office farewell deemed ‘dark’

Reactions on social media came Wednesday night as President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address to the country ending his political career that spanned more than half a century.

“It’s interesting that Joe Biden talks about democracy, freedom of the press, institutions and abuse of power in his final farewell address,” said Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace. published in X.

“What a shameful, pathetic ending to a shameful, pathetic term,” said Fox News host Greg Gutfeld. published in X.

“Joe Biden can’t even read. Every time he speaks he gets worse,” said conservative commentator and radio host Clay Travis. published in X. “Trying to run him in 2024 is the most reckless and indefensible presidential decision of any of our lives.”

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“My take on President Joe Biden’s farewell address: It was disappointing and divisive,” said Gabriella Hoffman, director of the Energy and Conservation Center at the Independent Women’s Forum. published in X.

“I am relieved that his four-year term is coming to an end. Mr. Biden failed to unite Americans and pushed terrible “whole of government” policies that weakened us on many fronts: energy, national security, the economy. small businesses, foreign affairs and general freedoms. History will not look favorably on Biden’s mandate. He is now the most unpopular American president in history.

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“Joe Biden mentions climate hysteria ahead of real priorities, like border security, cost-cutting and peace through strength,” said Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin. published in X. “They never learn.”

‘I’m stunned,’ former Democratic adviser Dan Turrentine published in X. “I’m no historian, but don’t I remember a darker presidential farewell speech? It’s more of a shout-out to the Democratic National Committee than it is to accentuate what’s positive for the country. This is sad.”

“Biden ends his presidency using rhetoric that would be very at home in a third-world communist dictatorship,” said Red State writer Bonchie. published in X. “This may be the worst farewell speech in presidential history.”

Democrats, however, generally took a decidedly different view.

“Four years ago, in the middle of a pandemic, we needed a leader with character to put politics aside and do the right thing,” said former President Barack Obama. published in X.

“That’s what Joe Biden did. At a time when our economy was faltering, he fueled what would become the world’s strongest recovery: with 17 million new jobs, historic wage increases, and lower health care costs. He approved historic legislation to rebuild our nation’s economy, infrastructure, and address the threat of climate change. I am grateful to Joe for his leadership, his friendship, and his lifetime of service to this country we love.”

Liberal commentator Harry Sisson published in X“President Biden just gave the best speech of his presidency.”

“His farewell speech was incredibly moving. I will always be grateful for President Biden and his talented administration. Thank you to everyone who served and gave America an incredible four years.”

Biden’s speech comes with four days left in his presidency until Monday’s inauguration, when President-elect Trump will be sworn in.

“My fellow Americans, I speak to you tonight from the Oval Office. Before I begin, let me address today’s important news. After eight months of nonstop negotiations, my administration – by my administration – a ceasefire and Israel and Hamas have reached a hostage deal, the elements of which I outlined in great detail in May of this year,” Biden said in his opening remarks, taking credit for the deal. recent announcement that a ceasefire agreement had been reached in Israel.

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“This plan was developed and negotiated by my team, and will be largely implemented by the incoming administration. That’s why I told my team to keep the incoming administration fully informed, because that’s the way it should be, working together as Americans,” he continued. . .

Biden’s speech also focused on the American dream and the “most powerful idea” that “we are all created equal.”

“The very idea of ​​America was so big that we felt like everyone needed to see it. The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France after our civil war. Like the very idea of ​​America. It wasn’t built by one person. , but by many people, from all backgrounds and around the world. Like the United States, the Statue of Liberty is not standing still. Her foot is literally moving on a broken chain of human slavery. moves,” he said.

“A nation of pioneers and explorers, of dreamers and doers, of ancestors native to this land, of ancestors who came by force. A nation of immigrants came to build a better life, a nation holding a torch. The most powerful idea that Never has the history of the world existed that all of us, we are all created equal. We all deserve to be treated with dignity, justice and equity. That democracy must be defended and enforced, promoted in every way possible, our freedoms. dreams,” he said.