WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is scheduled to deliver a farewell address to the nation next Wednesday, as confirmed by the White House on Friday. The address will originate from the Oval Office, a site typically reserved for significant events and major announcements. The White House has refrained from disclosing further details regarding the content of the president’s forthcoming speech.
Biden’s address is slated to take place less than a week prior to the inauguration of his political rival, President-elect Donald Trump. Sources at NBC News have previously indicated that Biden intends to give two significant speeches before departing the White House, one of which is this farewell address. The address is expected to encompass reflections on his tenure in various political roles and will carry a message to the American people regarding the nation’s future.
Traditionally, during farewell addresses, presidents have highlighted their proudest accomplishments, extended well wishes to the incoming administration, and provided reflections on the nation’s current state. In his own farewell address four years ago, President Trump, in a pre-recorded message, conveyed his best wishes to the incoming Biden administration, expressing hope for the country’s safety and prosperity under its leadership.
Former President Barack Obama, in his own farewell address in 2017, delved into the subject of democracy, cautioning that the foundation of democracy is jeopardized whenever it is taken for granted.
