Biden’s presidency ends with Trump poised for a comeback, raising questions about his legacy and the future of American politics
Washington: So, Biden came into office with this big promise to change things up and move past Trump. He wanted to show that Trump was just a blip in history, not the main story. But, wow, things didn’t quite go as planned.
Even though he made some solid bipartisan deals and got allies on board, Biden couldn’t shake off Trump’s shadow. Fast forward four years, and voters decided to bring Trump back instead of sticking with Biden. That’s gotta sting for him, especially at this stage in his long career.
A historian pointed out that the weirdness in politics didn’t really end. Biden’s about to give a farewell speech, but it’s clear that Trump’s return shows just how tough it was for Biden to change the country’s direction like some past presidents did.
In a letter to the public, Biden admitted he still feels like the soul of America is at stake. And honestly, the polls aren’t looking great for him. Only a quarter of folks think he did a good job, which is lower than how people felt about Trump when he left office.
His supporters believe that over time, people will see the good he did. They argue that Biden’s approach could help future leaders fix the mess Trump made. But with Trump coming back, even Biden’s loyal fans are wondering if he was just a brief pause in a more right-wing shift in the country.
It’s interesting to think about Biden’s journey. He started as the youngest senator ever and had a long road to the presidency. After losing a couple of times, he finally got the chance to run with Obama. But then, after losing his son, he thought he was done with politics until Trump’s comments pushed him back into the ring.
When he took office, he wanted to be a big deal, like FDR. He signed a bunch of important laws for infrastructure and clean energy, but he struggled with some of his bigger goals, like making child care more affordable.
As time went on, people got more worried about rising costs and immigration issues, which gave Trump a boost. Biden was really focused on being a historic president, but that made it hard for him to admit when things weren’t going well.
Even though he announced his reelection campaign, he faced doubts about his age. After a rough debate against Trump, he had to drop out, and his endorsement of Kamala Harris didn’t go as planned either.
In his last address, Biden tried to stay positive, saying the American spirit is strong. He compared himself to past presidents who faced tough times but still made a difference. When asked if he regretted running, he said no, insisting he could have won if he had stayed in the race.
