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President Biden gave what some liberal media commentators called one of the “best,” “most memorable” and “sober” speeches of his life Wednesday night.
Biden delivered his farewell speech to the country from the Oval Office, ending a career in politics that lasted more than half a century.
“I think it was perhaps one of the best speeches I’ve ever heard from Joe Biden,” former Obama adviser and CNN commentator David Axelrod said after the president concluded.
“And the reason is that he gave the speech about the country. Yes, he took credit for progress, but the speech was about the country he believes in, the country he sees, the challenges and threats he sees. And ultimately Ultimately, it was a very optimistic speech that we can overcome them if we really want to meet them,” he added.
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US President Joe Biden delivers his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on January 15, 2025. (Getty Images)
Vice President Kamala Harris’ former communications director Ashley Etienne agreed with Axelrod, adding how “moving and relevant” she found the speech.
“I thought it was really smart, wise and appropriate for the president to lay out the threats as we move forward,” Etienne said.
Washington Post associate editor Mary Jordan enthused on ABC News, calling the speech “memorable” and “forceful.”
“By far one of the most memorable speeches he has given because joe biden “He’s really struggled with the narrative,” Jordan said. “And Donald Trump has basically driven the entire narrative.”
He added: “Tonight I thought he was direct, unusually clear.”
Meet the Press host Kristen Welker told NBC host Lester Holt, “I think this was a speech for the history books, Lester.”
MSNBC host Rachel Maddow focused primarily on the parts of Biden’s speech that warned of a tech “oligarchy” threatening the country and concerns about press freedom after removing fact-checkers.
An MSNBC panel discussed Biden’s farewell speech Wednesday night. (MSNBC screenshot)
“That’s raw and sober and, like I said, it gave me a chill,” Maddow said. “I think he’s right and I’m glad he took this time to say it.”
Joy Reid agreed that Biden’s comments “need to be said” and she was also glad it was done.
Conservatives were largely frustrated with the speech and called it “The worst farewell speech in presidential history.” for his dark warning about the “ultra-rich.”
“I want to warn the country about some things that concern me very much… That is a dangerous concentration of power in the hands of a very few ultra-wealthy people. The dangerous consequences if their abuse of power goes unchecked,” Biden said. .
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“Today, an oligarchy of extreme wealth, power and influence is taking shape in the United States that literally threatens our entire democracy. Our basic rights, our freedoms and a fair chance for everyone to get ahead,” he continued.
Biden issued a dark warning about the threat of an oligarchy emerging in the country. (Getty)
Biden will officially leave the White House on January 20, when he is president-elect. donald trump sworn in as the 47th president. He concludes a political career that spanned more than fifty years.
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Fox News’ Emma Colton contributed to this report.
