President Biden addresses America from Oval Office

President Joe Biden took his seat on the Resolute Desk to ship a message from the Oval Workplace for the ultimate time final night time. He had a reasonably high-quality line to stroll as he’s nonetheless the commander-in-chief for one more 6 months however he additionally wanted to convey a stage of dignity and the Aristocracy to his determination to step away from the 2024 election. He didn’t wish to be perceived as ousted by his occasion but in addition couldn’t seem bitter or defiant. To his credit score,  his remarks had been brimming with self-confidence whereas additionally acknowledging that being President of the US isn’t about ego.

“I imagine my document as president, my management on this planet, my imaginative and prescient for America’s future, all merited a second time period. However nothing, nothing can are available in the best way of saving our democracy. That features private ambition.

He continued:

“So I’ve determined the easiest way ahead is to go the torch to a brand new era. It’s the easiest way to unite our nation. I do know there was a time and a spot for lengthy years of expertise in public life. There’s additionally a time and a spot for brand new voices, recent voices, sure, youthful voices. And that point and place is now.”

Earlier than signing off, Biden made it clear that he’s on the clock till the clock stops and there’s nonetheless work to be achieved. Most surprisingly, he did an about-face on a problem that he as soon as vowed to not contact, Supreme Courtroom reform. Throughout his early days as POTUS, President Biden was urged to “pack the courts” by increasing the variety of Supreme Courtroom justices to create a extra balanced taking part in discipline for rulings. Because it stands, rattling close to each necessary ruling from SCOUTS comes right down to a 6-3 vote with Neil Gorsuch, Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett all having been appointed by Donald Trump. Nonetheless, final night time, Biden said that he shall be engaged on reform throughout his remaining time in workplace.

As for President Biden’s successor hopeful, Vice President Kamala Harris formally launched her marketing campaign with the very first advert that prominently options Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar’s “Freedom”

It’s time to punch the clock, folks!