{"id":11051,"date":"2025-04-18T22:55:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-18T22:55:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11051"},"modified":"2025-04-18T22:55:13","modified_gmt":"2025-04-18T22:55:13","slug":"press-secretary-karoline-leavitt-reacts-to-former-president-joe-bidens-first-public-address-since-leaving-the-white-house","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11051","title":{"rendered":"Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Reacts to Former President Joe Biden&#8217;s First Public Address Since Leaving the White House"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">A recent remark from the 36th White House press secretary about the former president&#8217;s return to the spotlight has sparked backlash and stirred debate over political decorum.<\/p><div class=\"pqhhk69f5e5e83dfc1\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.pqhhk69f5e5e83dfc1 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.pqhhk69f5e5e83dfc1 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.pqhhk69f5e5e83dfc1 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.pqhhk69f5e5e83dfc1 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.pqhhk69f5e5e83dfc1 {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Karoline Leavitt made headlines with her blunt response to former President Joe Biden&#8217;s first public address since leaving office. 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Let me make it very clear ahead of former President Biden&#8217;s remarks \u2014 President Trump is absolutely certain about protecting Social Security benefits for law-abiding, tax-paying American citizens and seniors who have paid into this program.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;He will always protect this program. He campaigned on it. He protected it in his first term, and he&#8217;s back again to continue protecting it,&#8221;\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/1912205669387870338\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RapidResponse47\/status\/1912205669387870338\">concluded<\/a>\u00a0Leavitt, who happens to be the youngest White House press secretary to date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<div><iframe src=\"https:\/\/if-cdn.com\/IaCl0hy?_showcaption=false&amp;app=1\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The first part of Leavitt&#8217;s statement \u2014 a jab at Biden&#8217;s age and energy \u2014 sparked widespread backlash across social media platforms, with many calling her words disrespectful and unprofessional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On Facebook, several people condemned her tone. One person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch?v=3576459415996234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch?v=3576459415996234\">wrote<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Very rude. She&#8217;s talking about a former US President. 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I did not care for President Biden, but he was still our President, and he is still a person [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">One netizen\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch?v=3576459415996234\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/watch?v=3576459415996234\">said<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Inappropriate.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another commenter\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1577677892930749\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1577677892930749\">added<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;So juvenile, disrespectful, and classless.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>One more person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1577677892930749\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1577677892930749\">commented<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;That is just so wrong to say, didn&#8217;t need! But I am not surprised from you [sic]!&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/ns-YaPeXA9tSSLWxAN4uJ-OuBpDptl0OJNPWyCyHeFw\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWM5OGFmMzU5NmYzMDgzMzhhZjYwNGNjOTM0NzQwNjhjYmNiOTdhM2Y5OGQ4YzliNTczNGI5YjBlNGQyMmEwMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzY1NSZoZWlnaHQ9MjQzNw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/KIjstm8oDHvvs3ofb3OWE27Rpy_dx_3aAebY9q5_O2k\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWM5OGFmMzU5NmYzMDgzMzhhZjYwNGNjOTM0NzQwNjhjYmNiOTdhM2Y5OGQ4YzliNTczNGI5YjBlNGQyMmEwMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzY1NSZoZWlnaHQ9MjQzNw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/tzqnn1URxHYgfucnjUyc4CN5EV2L-a7uXi8IU4OCD-4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWM5OGFmMzU5NmYzMDgzMzhhZjYwNGNjOTM0NzQwNjhjYmNiOTdhM2Y5OGQ4YzliNTczNGI5YjBlNGQyMmEwMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzY1NSZoZWlnaHQ9MjQzNw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/UZR31Vj3t1xSAs74xZBittna4Op4CngMRxflq0qw3Ss\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWM5OGFmMzU5NmYzMDgzMzhhZjYwNGNjOTM0NzQwNjhjYmNiOTdhM2Y5OGQ4YzliNTczNGI5YjBlNGQyMmEwMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzY1NSZoZWlnaHQ9MjQzNw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/E9Xu-K62oaCwtoR-ANoKgyXSGnyHo_pY3D8fSF92CL4\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWM5OGFmMzU5NmYzMDgzMzhhZjYwNGNjOTM0NzQwNjhjYmNiOTdhM2Y5OGQ4YzliNTczNGI5YjBlNGQyMmEwMy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzY1NSZoZWlnaHQ9MjQzNw.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/5c98af3596f308338af604cc93474068cbcb97a3f98d8c9b5734b9b0e4d22a03.jpg\" alt=\"Karoline Leavitt is seen during a daily press briefing at the White House on April 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3655\" height=\"2437\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Karoline Leavitt is seen during a daily press briefing at the White House on April 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On Instagram, reactions were equally strong. One person\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIeoTJyM83a\/c\/17920131825077746\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIeoTJyM83a\/c\/17920131825077746\/\">wrote<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;She does a great job, but don&#8217;t think her comments are appropriate. Should be above that [sic].&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Another\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIeoTJyM83a\/c\/17856416955412325\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIeoTJyM83a\/c\/17856416955412325\/\">added<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Karoline, you crossed the line!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0One netizen\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIeoTJyM83a\/c\/17892081234214331\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DIeoTJyM83a\/c\/17892081234214331\/\">remarked<\/a>,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;So unnecessary for a person in her position to speak like this.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/56G8j62G6p6UwS03k_ZBz5JzTf36UDN_OjcY-Fxco4Q\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWJiYzE0ZDdiNTRhMjE3YTlmMDE1ZWIzYjA3NWQ1NGQ2MjRlOWU3YjQzZThhNTgwMDgwNGQxYzEwZmRiZjNlOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc0NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ5Ng.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/YLRiMTzkkGchhVxRZwEzV9W1av_Di-hoBklkwSymcTo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWJiYzE0ZDdiNTRhMjE3YTlmMDE1ZWIzYjA3NWQ1NGQ2MjRlOWU3YjQzZThhNTgwMDgwNGQxYzEwZmRiZjNlOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc0NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ5Ng.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/ZSAojaq-5-E4IncNiIuMMm7vW6QVhXxpwMAWDUL2Krk\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWJiYzE0ZDdiNTRhMjE3YTlmMDE1ZWIzYjA3NWQ1NGQ2MjRlOWU3YjQzZThhNTgwMDgwNGQxYzEwZmRiZjNlOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc0NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ5Ng.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/ufDgD18nBSRPPyj1smdSn6jSYgQudwEfi9xTuITWtWI\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWJiYzE0ZDdiNTRhMjE3YTlmMDE1ZWIzYjA3NWQ1NGQ2MjRlOWU3YjQzZThhNTgwMDgwNGQxYzEwZmRiZjNlOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc0NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ5Ng.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/botduqgiy7zzmCf2nFEOryrQwhD2jfucR5QdtlZY_eg\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOWJiYzE0ZDdiNTRhMjE3YTlmMDE1ZWIzYjA3NWQ1NGQ2MjRlOWU3YjQzZThhNTgwMDgwNGQxYzEwZmRiZjNlOS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc0NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ5Ng.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/9bbc14d7b54a217a9f015eb3b075d54d624e9e7b43e8a5800804d1c10fdbf3e9.jpg\" alt=\"Karoline Leavitt is pictured at a daily press briefing at the White House on April 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3744\" height=\"2496\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Karoline Leavitt is pictured at a daily press briefing at the White House on April 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Biden made a rare public appearance on April 15, 2025,\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\">delivering a speech<\/a>\u00a0at the national conference of Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) in Chicago. The event formed part of a nationwide Social Security Day of Action.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/bBfpi2OjKj3CLxfM3eBijbMsJxrc-5Mk2tCYrRI6fcc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjEzNjI0MjFmMDBkZDRmM2JkZWM2ZTI3OGEzMGJkZTQzMGY5M2Q5ZTdiYWYxZTM0OGJjNGI1NmI1NzE0NmY0YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/yvhE9qPBqIDLSHkbwFy-G1ysxvIBQX12C9ZQgljffFc\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjEzNjI0MjFmMDBkZDRmM2JkZWM2ZTI3OGEzMGJkZTQzMGY5M2Q5ZTdiYWYxZTM0OGJjNGI1NmI1NzE0NmY0YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/lMPA14Dk3iX9PuyiIMLYKHHGl2yOCYuYYt79r0vOHt0\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjEzNjI0MjFmMDBkZDRmM2JkZWM2ZTI3OGEzMGJkZTQzMGY5M2Q5ZTdiYWYxZTM0OGJjNGI1NmI1NzE0NmY0YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/uObmHUIvTu5Ls5k1w_761Fv43qm6w5rB2bzMQBZJaIE\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjEzNjI0MjFmMDBkZDRmM2JkZWM2ZTI3OGEzMGJkZTQzMGY5M2Q5ZTdiYWYxZTM0OGJjNGI1NmI1NzE0NmY0YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Bni1dHiSwjtFsWUUYu0S5h-Hl7K_Bs-VdYtncdsRXis\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMjEzNjI0MjFmMDBkZDRmM2JkZWM2ZTI3OGEzMGJkZTQzMGY5M2Q5ZTdiYWYxZTM0OGJjNGI1NmI1NzE0NmY0YS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/21362421f00dd4f3bdec6e278a30bde430f93d9e7baf1e348bc4b56b57146f4a.jpg\" alt=\"Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) on April 15, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) on April 15, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">At the conference, Biden\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\">criticized<\/a>\u00a0President\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/ondoho.com\/455373-donald-trumps-new-physical-examination.html\">Donald Trump<\/a>\u00a0and his administration&#8217;s actions related to Social Security. Although Biden has largely avoided public speaking since leaving office, his participation in the event highlighted growing concerns about changes to the program.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acrd.org\/aboutacrd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.acrd.org\/aboutacrd\">The ACRD,<\/a>\u00a0which hosted the conference, focuses on equipping disability professionals with the tools, technology, and training to lead the industry forward.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/IMcvllB6zAf0qupxsOiHa0_N1iyvy0b-CycIKbfSjbQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDBkMThkZjZkZDlhMTU5YzUwN2ZiYTNlOGI5NWRmY2IwNTEyYzU1NDRhYzk1MjRhNmEyOTRkNWYyMzAzYmQ0Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/1rkc0Uhmz5e4Pt5xfjBK6jkfvYhh6c5HhEt0DbiVw7A\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDBkMThkZjZkZDlhMTU5YzUwN2ZiYTNlOGI5NWRmY2IwNTEyYzU1NDRhYzk1MjRhNmEyOTRkNWYyMzAzYmQ0Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/d1D49IU1Tngl6S3j30vJ0WHFXlO1dnT8NSO-h-zcVTE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDBkMThkZjZkZDlhMTU5YzUwN2ZiYTNlOGI5NWRmY2IwNTEyYzU1NDRhYzk1MjRhNmEyOTRkNWYyMzAzYmQ0Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/W_JepDyYdJlMGF8DXsIAZSymdQTRe8fZdVuMv_SA_lQ\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDBkMThkZjZkZDlhMTU5YzUwN2ZiYTNlOGI5NWRmY2IwNTEyYzU1NDRhYzk1MjRhNmEyOTRkNWYyMzAzYmQ0Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/3vr8E4K_R8iz2vJFE9HWlj6zEw_NDmmLflflGhVurgg\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNDBkMThkZjZkZDlhMTU5YzUwN2ZiYTNlOGI5NWRmY2IwNTEyYzU1NDRhYzk1MjRhNmEyOTRkNWYyMzAzYmQ0Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/40d18df6dd9a159c507fba3e8b95dfcb0512c5544ac9524a6a294d5f2303bd4b.jpg\" alt=\"Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the ACRD on April 15, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Former U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the ACRD on April 15, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The organization is committed to empowering advocates, counselors, and representatives by providing comprehensive education and fostering leadership within the disability support community. Its\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/www.acrd.org\/aboutacrd\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/www.acrd.org\/aboutacrd\">mission<\/a>\u00a0centers on elevating standards in disability representation and supporting advocates across various sectors.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\">According to<\/a>\u00a0Democratic House leader Hakeem Jeffries, &#8220;This is an all hands on deck moment, which is why President Biden&#8217;s voice in this moment is so important.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/8AskKRNV5zf2A7Bp0dekYzGj3ENx6o2nvafeEgdqZlo\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2VhYWVmNjUwYmI2NzhjNmRkYTgzZTQwNGI4NWRjZThiYTgzZGI5NTljYjg2N2ZkMDI1NzU3ZGU1MjM2YTIxZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Q9x6qww5qlTaBxg_wrCcQFrAWboNCU2r7Gv9BVBiw2A\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2VhYWVmNjUwYmI2NzhjNmRkYTgzZTQwNGI4NWRjZThiYTgzZGI5NTljYjg2N2ZkMDI1NzU3ZGU1MjM2YTIxZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/D14U-Xyu-DfLST5EGs0kih3PuDoZ9jA69ytCgIwcvDE\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2VhYWVmNjUwYmI2NzhjNmRkYTgzZTQwNGI4NWRjZThiYTgzZGI5NTljYjg2N2ZkMDI1NzU3ZGU1MjM2YTIxZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/lciXD4bXDqBEC12pInEFDY7WMvfOmvvkP645VlxpLx4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2VhYWVmNjUwYmI2NzhjNmRkYTgzZTQwNGI4NWRjZThiYTgzZGI5NTljYjg2N2ZkMDI1NzU3ZGU1MjM2YTIxZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/TxfQI_bN4IsQ3sUGdder7UY7ZJZjhmVkXvGQThRfwoY\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vY2VhYWVmNjUwYmI2NzhjNmRkYTgzZTQwNGI4NWRjZThiYTgzZGI5NTljYjg2N2ZkMDI1NzU3ZGU1MjM2YTIxZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/ceaaef650bb678c6dda83e404b85dce8ba83db959cb867fd025757de5236a21d.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) on April 15, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Joe Biden speaks at a conference hosted by the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) on April 15, 2025, in Chicago, Illinois | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\">backdrop to Biden&#8217;s appearance<\/a>\u00a0includes recent and controversial moves by the Trump administration affecting the Social Security Administration (SSA). Upon returning to office, President Trump initiated government workforce cuts, which included plans to lay off 7,000 SSA employees.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Additional policy changes have have resulted in tighter identity-verification requirements and a data-sharing initiative involving the Department of Government Efficiency, led by adviser Elon Musk.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/jXcXmNA4zbcePgdmzprdkG3VY7AMVDzfeogiOYKROI4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTM4NWUzMDk0ZTUwOGZlMDFlODdlNmEyYTNkZTM1OGRmMGY0MWU2MDlhMWU2NTlkMDBmMDNlZGFmMjE3NGY3Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/mztvdZVXNldw-RIgUDIP5ulKG3RDoEkM30NrkfT5T7g\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTM4NWUzMDk0ZTUwOGZlMDFlODdlNmEyYTNkZTM1OGRmMGY0MWU2MDlhMWU2NTlkMDBmMDNlZGFmMjE3NGY3Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/QYgKil0gjFgg7MVlwJ_ePiNTXFGhyQsrZxB_3mtVhfs\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTM4NWUzMDk0ZTUwOGZlMDFlODdlNmEyYTNkZTM1OGRmMGY0MWU2MDlhMWU2NTlkMDBmMDNlZGFmMjE3NGY3Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/OacmbFzhoHKo2KTAJfqHWN31mzHZW1K_4kzvccNMWoo\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTM4NWUzMDk0ZTUwOGZlMDFlODdlNmEyYTNkZTM1OGRmMGY0MWU2MDlhMWU2NTlkMDBmMDNlZGFmMjE3NGY3Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/yBv9Qe3yUXdCFhuH0CtCvxpIJor2xnO7jV68NlBd_-Y\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vMTM4NWUzMDk0ZTUwOGZlMDFlODdlNmEyYTNkZTM1OGRmMGY0MWU2MDlhMWU2NTlkMDBmMDNlZGFmMjE3NGY3Yi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/1385e3094e508fe01e87e6a2a3de358df0f41e609a1e659d00f03edaf2174f7b.jpg\" alt=\"President Donald Trump gestures as he meets with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador in the Oval Office of the White House, on April 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">President Donald Trump gestures as he meets with President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador in the Oval Office of the White House, on April 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Musk, who has\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\">described<\/a>\u00a0Social Security as &#8220;the biggest Ponzi scheme of all time,&#8221; has drawn attention to the administration&#8217;s efforts to streamline operations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">However, some of these actions have been met with legal challenges and growing public concern. 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he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\">stated<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/DWDi4pSs0_47oKUKiuS3ZUR7MTqInPR-1NL1I7ZZrnk\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzc3ZmZiMDc5MTM2ZTExOWMzZTAyNjMwNjY4NTIyNzkyZDVkZmU0NmY0MTZkOThhMjg0MGRhMjE3ZDg4N2Q1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzUyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTk4MA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/8asjW6d3zx_cWwdCnJeLkqPi3Z0MsCgAVs0LFA9j5jo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzc3ZmZiMDc5MTM2ZTExOWMzZTAyNjMwNjY4NTIyNzkyZDVkZmU0NmY0MTZkOThhMjg0MGRhMjE3ZDg4N2Q1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzUyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTk4MA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/WLLXH7KeqVEmawN4bLEguZ2w0q3DCGLEIYnP4rfj0bU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzc3ZmZiMDc5MTM2ZTExOWMzZTAyNjMwNjY4NTIyNzkyZDVkZmU0NmY0MTZkOThhMjg0MGRhMjE3ZDg4N2Q1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzUyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTk4MA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/MmoVfswT-93TOVHRHqt7TWOaeJMm4WPOO7wZwD70z9g\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzc3ZmZiMDc5MTM2ZTExOWMzZTAyNjMwNjY4NTIyNzkyZDVkZmU0NmY0MTZkOThhMjg0MGRhMjE3ZDg4N2Q1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzUyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTk4MA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/7PTWpbIKTXW7zt4cI_4eCMs31i3H9LxwbzFmBiDnCIs\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzc3ZmZiMDc5MTM2ZTExOWMzZTAyNjMwNjY4NTIyNzkyZDVkZmU0NmY0MTZkOThhMjg0MGRhMjE3ZDg4N2Q1MC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzUyMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTk4MA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/c77ffb079136e119c3e02630668522792d5dfe46f416d98a2840da217d887d50.jpg\" alt=\"A picture showing the front of the Social Security administration building in Washington D.C., on April 15, 2025 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3520\" height=\"1980\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A picture showing the front of the Social Security administration building in Washington D.C., on April 15, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Despite the turmoil, Turkish\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\">expressed<\/a>\u00a0cautious optimism. He\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/biden-speech-return-democrat-president-trump-f3e2a163db5e4e73635a60a8a61e1c7a\">noted<\/a>\u00a0that SSA officials had walked back certain identity verification requirements and acknowledged ongoing modernization efforts at the agency.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Biden&#8217;s return to the spotlight came three months after his\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov\/briefing-room\/speeches-remarks\/2025\/01\/15\/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-farewell-address-to-the-nation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov\/briefing-room\/speeches-remarks\/2025\/01\/15\/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-farewell-address-to-the-nation\/\">farewell address<\/a>\u00a0on January 15, 2025. At the time, he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov\/briefing-room\/speeches-remarks\/2025\/01\/15\/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-farewell-address-to-the-nation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov\/briefing-room\/speeches-remarks\/2025\/01\/15\/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-farewell-address-to-the-nation\/\">spoke directly<\/a>\u00a0to the American people, expressing hope for the country&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Or7PIpP8pfuibrgEp6TXypnLPYLTSiMWBZf2VgTZJN0\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmZhNjk1ZmM2NjIxYWIzNzhmZjAzMjc0NzQ3OGUxYzQxYTYyZjA5NWMyOWQ1YzQ5OGMwNDY0MjY3MWQ4ZjgzNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/XQoGhSbql6tFPaES2agb-HvszqS5TxiAOqhNIdgW-Bo\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmZhNjk1ZmM2NjIxYWIzNzhmZjAzMjc0NzQ3OGUxYzQxYTYyZjA5NWMyOWQ1YzQ5OGMwNDY0MjY3MWQ4ZjgzNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/N7LfsSlKN1PyN1m19OQ4h_B8ioYDDxzMDJvVT8b6RcU\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmZhNjk1ZmM2NjIxYWIzNzhmZjAzMjc0NzQ3OGUxYzQxYTYyZjA5NWMyOWQ1YzQ5OGMwNDY0MjY3MWQ4ZjgzNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/HUCOegrNVuEit6XGTatj0NoF2YcPA1__0n9ZmIY-dP8\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmZhNjk1ZmM2NjIxYWIzNzhmZjAzMjc0NzQ3OGUxYzQxYTYyZjA5NWMyOWQ1YzQ5OGMwNDY0MjY3MWQ4ZjgzNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/_lcWrX3X7SaLEcwfUYx3mkw_s5xJQ-07Iz_PS94GYiI\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYmZhNjk1ZmM2NjIxYWIzNzhmZjAzMjc0NzQ3OGUxYzQxYTYyZjA5NWMyOWQ1YzQ5OGMwNDY0MjY3MWQ4ZjgzNi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/bfa695fc6621ab378ff032747478e1c41a62f095c29d5c498c04642671d8f836.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Biden speaks to a crowd on January 27, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Joe Biden speaks to a crowd on January 27, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">&#8220;And my eternal thanks to you, the American people. After 50 years of public service, I give you my word, I still believe in the idea for which this nation stands, a nation where the strengths of our institutions and the character of our people matter and must endure,&#8221; he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov\/briefing-room\/speeches-remarks\/2025\/01\/15\/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-farewell-address-to-the-nation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov\/briefing-room\/speeches-remarks\/2025\/01\/15\/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-farewell-address-to-the-nation\/\">said<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Image_wrapper__1NP9g\">\n<div class=\"Image_container__oHMMQ\">\n<div class=\"Image_ref__XcBnw\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/CV0ZGi2guyw9KeE4cq_yPkpN__88bIFUznNqUZEHDUY\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTlmYzVjYzFlNTU3YTAwNTkxNjY2MTU4OTk1ZDNjMDBlMDgzNjJmNzY5NmQwODNjODZkMDkyM2M5YjhjZjg3ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/y6NKw2ii7nqeCqbYzU0nFo0wPXPlPMJamDW1ip8AyAw\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTlmYzVjYzFlNTU3YTAwNTkxNjY2MTU4OTk1ZDNjMDBlMDgzNjJmNzY5NmQwODNjODZkMDkyM2M5YjhjZjg3ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/F0Y-YGKdNqi0g1gdkDD7wdBhIf4AbL6AA_uom_Bmgz8\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTlmYzVjYzFlNTU3YTAwNTkxNjY2MTU4OTk1ZDNjMDBlMDgzNjJmNzY5NmQwODNjODZkMDkyM2M5YjhjZjg3ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/J71kxCgXjzleuTePGJ7Sdw0hZha1KvgcgavSuzHDy-4\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTlmYzVjYzFlNTU3YTAwNTkxNjY2MTU4OTk1ZDNjMDBlMDgzNjJmNzY5NmQwODNjODZkMDkyM2M5YjhjZjg3ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/MXzbNqUjNt6ghoU_1g0uGsTRuJQJeZ-oDqBasdJrxkY\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOTlmYzVjYzFlNTU3YTAwNTkxNjY2MTU4OTk1ZDNjMDBlMDgzNjJmNzY5NmQwODNjODZkMDkyM2M5YjhjZjg3ZC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 1200w\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" sizes=\"(max-width: 835px) 100vw, (max-width: 1279px) 830px, 830px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"Image_image__11E9V Image_post-image__qnTn0\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ondoho.com\/99fc5cc1e557a00591666158995d3c00e08362f7696d083c86d0923c9b8cf87d.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Biden delivers remarks during a public address, on January 27, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1600\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Joe Biden delivers remarks during a public address, on January 27, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In that same speech, Biden\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov\/briefing-room\/speeches-remarks\/2025\/01\/15\/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-farewell-address-to-the-nation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov\/briefing-room\/speeches-remarks\/2025\/01\/15\/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-farewell-address-to-the-nation\/\">urged<\/a>\u00a0Americans to continue upholding democratic values, &#8220;Now it&#8217;s your turn to stand guard. May you all be the keeper of the flame. May you keep the faith. I love America. You love it too. God bless you all. And may God protect our troops.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As he concluded his term, he\u00a0<a class=\"Link_link__PUK08 Link_link__2Di7A\" href=\"https:\/\/bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov\/briefing-room\/speeches-remarks\/2025\/01\/15\/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-farewell-address-to-the-nation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label=\"https:\/\/bidenwhitehouse.archives.gov\/briefing-room\/speeches-remarks\/2025\/01\/15\/remarks-by-president-biden-in-a-farewell-address-to-the-nation\/\">stated<\/a>, &#8220;You know, it will take time to feel the full impact of all we&#8217;ve done together. 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