{"id":11063,"date":"2025-04-19T01:23:42","date_gmt":"2025-04-19T01:23:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063"},"modified":"2025-04-19T01:23:42","modified_gmt":"2025-04-19T01:23:42","slug":"joe-biden-gives-first-speech-since-leaving-office-at-a-chicago-conference-sparking-buzz-over-his-appearance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063","title":{"rendered":"Joe Biden Gives First Speech Since Leaving Office at a Chicago Conference, Sparking Buzz over His Appearance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36 ContentRenderer_paragraph-first___d_VF\">The former president re-emerged on stage this week, marking a notable moment with a sharp message delivered from the heart of Chicago.<\/p><div class=\"ixwht69f5d735de73a\" ><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.ixwht69f5d735de73a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.ixwht69f5d735de73a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.ixwht69f5d735de73a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.ixwht69f5d735de73a {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.ixwht69f5d735de73a {\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\">Joe Biden made a\u00a0rare public appearance\u00a0on Tuesday, April 15, causing a stir over his appearance as he delivered his first formal address since leaving office at a bipartisan conference in Chicago.<\/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\/_N89xsCrLHtVEJP-BI62oUbYUhjMnmKzt7uG_yyzUEM\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWIwMWU4N2NiMDc3NzBhZGRiNjUzNDM5YjUxOGQwYjI5Zjk3ZjJhNjFkNzQyMThmYWZjMmViZTFmODU0ZTNkNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDM2.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/31ApeKStloTFUj0_RvmY6tsMQdnxdZ9zvg4uJHbdD34\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWIwMWU4N2NiMDc3NzBhZGRiNjUzNDM5YjUxOGQwYjI5Zjk3ZjJhNjFkNzQyMThmYWZjMmViZTFmODU0ZTNkNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDM2.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/TbkvHSy8VpZ_iUr0c6AlabUNDmQKf9N6pJzBTHKusxI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWIwMWU4N2NiMDc3NzBhZGRiNjUzNDM5YjUxOGQwYjI5Zjk3ZjJhNjFkNzQyMThmYWZjMmViZTFmODU0ZTNkNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDM2.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/gEEjVTvdurU6KFFZyZDj9DI8dco9Ma251u3PjF5EOME\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWIwMWU4N2NiMDc3NzBhZGRiNjUzNDM5YjUxOGQwYjI5Zjk3ZjJhNjFkNzQyMThmYWZjMmViZTFmODU0ZTNkNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDM2.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/YSX9cMBA7HLZvBA0jCgeFwwBbjEgjQkxRbphez7y4A0\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYWIwMWU4N2NiMDc3NzBhZGRiNjUzNDM5YjUxOGQwYjI5Zjk3ZjJhNjFkNzQyMThmYWZjMmViZTFmODU0ZTNkNy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDM2.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\/ab01e87cb07770addb653439b518d0b29f97f2a61d74218fafc2ebe1f854e3d7.jpg\" alt=\"A netizen's comment on Joe Biden, dated April 16, 2025 | Source: X\/pmodon059\" width=\"1200\" height=\"436\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A netizen&#8217;s comment on Joe Biden, dated April 16, 2025 | Source: X\/pmodon059<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The event, held at the Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile, was hosted by Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled (ACRD) and centered on the protection of Social Security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">During his address, Biden\u00a0criticized\u00a0the current administration&#8217;s handling of the Social Security Administration. &#8220;Fewer than 100 days, this administration has done so much damage, and so much destruction \u2013 it&#8217;s kind of breathtaking it could happen that soon,&#8221; he\u00a0stated.<\/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\/QzoVj_69qDDBXRUM-cCYllvJvdF6SfB2pFHkwUNFENQ\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGFjN2NhMzNiNGM3NjgxMmQwMjE3YzIzNWZjMDhmZThmMTVkN2ZlZmFmZDdmNWYxM2Y1NWRkYmY0OTU2YWIzOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA0MA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/sAuyRkR8eC_WHe5NBjhS3tIsUvI4mmtXdvdibD4iFfY\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGFjN2NhMzNiNGM3NjgxMmQwMjE3YzIzNWZjMDhmZThmMTVkN2ZlZmFmZDdmNWYxM2Y1NWRkYmY0OTU2YWIzOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA0MA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/kyKhhilTmEoRLPquDbYTv3Ths1JnRhoOKtnpV2AKUlw\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGFjN2NhMzNiNGM3NjgxMmQwMjE3YzIzNWZjMDhmZThmMTVkN2ZlZmFmZDdmNWYxM2Y1NWRkYmY0OTU2YWIzOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA0MA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/IAYbf9-p4eRpvOpZ6toCXL4BbrWXjP5cKpHAgqmgYBI\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGFjN2NhMzNiNGM3NjgxMmQwMjE3YzIzNWZjMDhmZThmMTVkN2ZlZmFmZDdmNWYxM2Y1NWRkYmY0OTU2YWIzOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA0MA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/V9UspNiS7t5dfw5PEx3kQ8uUQYKWV7ThiBwxio0maL8\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vZGFjN2NhMzNiNGM3NjgxMmQwMjE3YzIzNWZjMDhmZThmMTVkN2ZlZmFmZDdmNWYxM2Y1NWRkYmY0OTU2YWIzOC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MjA0MA.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\/dac7ca33b4c76812d0217c235fc08fe8f15d7fefafd7f5f13f55ddbf4956ab38.jpg\" alt=\"Former President Joe Biden speaks during the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled bipartisan conference on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3000\" height=\"2040\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Former President Joe Biden speaks during the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled bipartisan conference on Tuesday, 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\">He specifically pointed to cuts and changes within the agency,\u00a0claiming, &#8220;They&#8217;ve taken a hatchet to the Social Security, pushing 7,000 employees out the door.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Biden also\u00a0commented\u00a0on reported access issues, &#8220;People can&#8217;t sign on to their accounts.&#8221; He\u00a0added, &#8220;Who in the hell do they think they are?&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Continuing his remarks, the former president\u00a0alleged\u00a0ulterior motives behind the changes, &#8220;They&#8217;re shooting first and aiming later. They want to wreck it so they can rob it. Why do they want to rob it? In order to give tax cuts to billionaires and big corporations.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"Embed_wrapper__UQbow\">\n<div class=\"EmbedYoutube_embed-youtube-container__oihIV\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">The former president wore a deep blue suit, white shirt, and matching blue tie as he stood before a backdrop of American flags and the ACRD logo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">His silver hair was neatly styled, and he appeared focused and composed at the podium. Several attendees watched intently as he delivered his speech, standing confidently behind a black lectern.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Photos from the event show Biden addressing the crowd with visible energy, using hand gestures to emphasize key points during his remarks. The setting included two teleprompters and a U.S. presidential seal on display, emphasizing the formal nature of his appearance.<\/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\/EElEQTIKhjelTHmn76vjX8G6SG4vySK2FDtTFeLyh88\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzk5NDkwNGFiOThlN2QzNjVjNjYzYTQwZTE5OTIyZmFkMzRiZDNjZGU4ZGRjNWRiZTFkMmM1ZDY0M2QxMGQxYS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/GUmKd428jeVxC_L8IWNgvcUglrI9zhKm5Kg9UmV25os\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzk5NDkwNGFiOThlN2QzNjVjNjYzYTQwZTE5OTIyZmFkMzRiZDNjZGU4ZGRjNWRiZTFkMmM1ZDY0M2QxMGQxYS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/xn0gfVo5YVHAh4jjV03RHGS_gYGmhp2F2KrUS1OA7oI\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzk5NDkwNGFiOThlN2QzNjVjNjYzYTQwZTE5OTIyZmFkMzRiZDNjZGU4ZGRjNWRiZTFkMmM1ZDY0M2QxMGQxYS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/okbFR3MGOgJQ2Fkjx8KXnThRITT4TfhsTxy6Pnq1PKo\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzk5NDkwNGFiOThlN2QzNjVjNjYzYTQwZTE5OTIyZmFkMzRiZDNjZGU4ZGRjNWRiZTFkMmM1ZDY0M2QxMGQxYS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/9a-ZjP5iZEuh38YRsxmHmyIXSBb7ckzgaQ2nqv2VAlw\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNzk5NDkwNGFiOThlN2QzNjVjNjYzYTQwZTE5OTIyZmFkMzRiZDNjZGU4ZGRjNWRiZTFkMmM1ZDY0M2QxMGQxYS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMQ.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\/7994904ab98e7d365c663a40e19922fad34bd3cde8ddc5dbe1d2c5d643d10d1a.jpg\" alt=\"Former President Joe Biden addresses a crowd during the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled bipartisan conference on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"2400\" height=\"1601\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Former President Joe Biden addresses a crowd during the Advocates, Counselors, and Representatives for the Disabled bipartisan conference on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Biden&#8217;s appearance quickly sparked widespread discussion across social media platforms. Many viewers expressed surprise and admiration at how he looked during the event.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On X, one person\u00a0wrote,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Biden looks younger.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another\u00a0added,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Biden looks good and refreshed.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Comments on YouTube also followed suit. One viewer\u00a0wrote,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Holy moly he looks healthy and stress free again. This proves how the Presidency takes a toll on 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\/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\">Another\u00a0said,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;I miss you, Joe Biden. You look wonderful.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0A separate comment\u00a0read,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;He looks freshed. I&#8217;m glad he has had a minute to take a break [sic].&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0One viewer\u00a0noted,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;He&#8217;s had some work done.&#8221;<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">On Instagram, emotional reactions accompanied praise for the former president. One person\u00a0commented,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Omg. I miss him so much. We are scared over here.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>Another\u00a0wrote,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;President Biden is so Amazing [sic].&#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\/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<div class=\"adv\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Biden&#8217;s first public speech since leaving office drew attention not only for its content but also for the attention his appearance received online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As he re-entered the spotlight at the Chicago conference, his presence left an impression on supporters and observers alike \u2014 both for his words and for how he looked delivering them.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\"><strong class=\"ContentRenderer_bold__Fo6Iz\">Earlier in the day, the 36th White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt took a shot at Biden, sparking backlash and stirring debate over political decorum.<\/strong><\/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\/OkQu6dzUSX628bqz2-fsyDFADHPgtgB0dgxV5DpgxS8\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzE1OTIxYzc3OTlmYWU3NGI1YmVkMzRiMDI4NzUyZTBhNTIyNGUwNWJhOWZhZWM4MjAxNTMzNmFlMWM5Mjk1Ni5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/0dNabU-d0_UmFjfBiXwspGdcl_B5IPymip_-AzHStXA\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzE1OTIxYzc3OTlmYWU3NGI1YmVkMzRiMDI4NzUyZTBhNTIyNGUwNWJhOWZhZWM4MjAxNTMzNmFlMWM5Mjk1Ni5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/4nWZk2RvThmmC-3UZZRm4Shl5mOGQUDhVBtLm_PjZQ0\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzE1OTIxYzc3OTlmYWU3NGI1YmVkMzRiMDI4NzUyZTBhNTIyNGUwNWJhOWZhZWM4MjAxNTMzNmFlMWM5Mjk1Ni5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/znYdGzBVd5F87lTQcvekUNZGECfvhAEf0mUgp9-3TEs\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzE1OTIxYzc3OTlmYWU3NGI1YmVkMzRiMDI4NzUyZTBhNTIyNGUwNWJhOWZhZWM4MjAxNTMzNmFlMWM5Mjk1Ni5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/k1X65I39NMgOGJbQP6eZBaj0VNtR9ki10UtH7nofbLo\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzE1OTIxYzc3OTlmYWU3NGI1YmVkMzRiMDI4NzUyZTBhNTIyNGUwNWJhOWZhZWM4MjAxNTMzNmFlMWM5Mjk1Ni5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MTIwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MzQw.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\/c15921c7799fae74b5bed34b028752e0a5224e05ba9faec82015336ae1c92956.jpg\" alt=\"A netizen's criticism on Karoline Leavitt's remaks, dated April 15, 2025 | Source: Facebook\/TND\" width=\"1200\" height=\"340\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">A netizen&#8217;s criticism on Karoline Leavitt&#8217;s remaks, dated April 15, 2025 | Source: Facebook\/TND<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">In her statement, Leavitt\u00a0remarked, &#8220;My first reaction when seeing former President Biden was speaking tonight was, I&#8217;m shocked that he is speaking at nighttime. I thought his bedtime was much earlier than his speech tonight.&#8221;<\/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\/kkxBkjy7txaxolw27H2T9xLuQeAwJ2nX6YlQnN3JItc\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTEzZWNkNzliMzdhYzI5MmEwMTNiMWFlMmM5YjNmMDA0NTFjYzNhOTFjNTJjZTgyODAzZDYxNDAwMTMxNGJlNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc0NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ5Ng.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/C8ZV2qrsEPDEj3KHej7k25bn233Lhhgx2GVXHLK05bs\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTEzZWNkNzliMzdhYzI5MmEwMTNiMWFlMmM5YjNmMDA0NTFjYzNhOTFjNTJjZTgyODAzZDYxNDAwMTMxNGJlNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc0NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ5Ng.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/kK-quJq2F0_gWTtVVlMP_mPy4eVlTSmGu87qamGynJc\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTEzZWNkNzliMzdhYzI5MmEwMTNiMWFlMmM5YjNmMDA0NTFjYzNhOTFjNTJjZTgyODAzZDYxNDAwMTMxNGJlNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc0NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ5Ng.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/QyNX0SBQLVYaLzTryOb83u5Dek3TQ2XaTut-YKIPSks\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTEzZWNkNzliMzdhYzI5MmEwMTNiMWFlMmM5YjNmMDA0NTFjYzNhOTFjNTJjZTgyODAzZDYxNDAwMTMxNGJlNC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9Mzc0NCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ5Ng.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/fiJSoIPBJHYc7ph2tyADauYlQjt5AJh2b9zF75kxQTk\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYTEzZWNkNzliMzdhYzI5MmEwMTNiMWFlMmM5YjNmMDA0NTFjYzNhOTFjNTJjZTgyODAzZDYxNDAwMTMxNGJlNC5qcGc_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\/a13ecd79b37ac292a013b1ae2c9b3f00451cc3a91c52ce82803d614001314be4.jpg\" alt=\"White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during 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\">White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks 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\">The 27-year-old further\u00a0stated, &#8220;I understand the topic of his speech will be Social Security. 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;\u00a0concluded\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\u00a0wrote,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Very rude. She&#8217;s talking about a former US President. He deserves at least respect!&#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\/xIAzm8DhoEa0HHo5FcauUmNwADCJ-ltEJNYpwYgIDz4\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGIzNDEwZDMwMjg2ZDQ4YTAwMGI2OWQ4ZjEwMjI5ZGZkMTY1ZmIzYmUyMjM2NjdiNmU3ZjVhOWU1M2MxYTg4NS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzY4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ1Mw.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/oz6P0m5ylUvcq6iYJDvuD8AA-c0wz_6o1nUiUsy-3U8\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGIzNDEwZDMwMjg2ZDQ4YTAwMGI2OWQ4ZjEwMjI5ZGZkMTY1ZmIzYmUyMjM2NjdiNmU3ZjVhOWU1M2MxYTg4NS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzY4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ1Mw.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/SrDC6TzUzU0GukhcTTrxuGeYZprzMFj7saJyOULpdxA\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGIzNDEwZDMwMjg2ZDQ4YTAwMGI2OWQ4ZjEwMjI5ZGZkMTY1ZmIzYmUyMjM2NjdiNmU3ZjVhOWU1M2MxYTg4NS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzY4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ1Mw.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/POf--qw6iahUgPcvvmmMFDhG4nzSZ-88Xkphwv3wHL8\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGIzNDEwZDMwMjg2ZDQ4YTAwMGI2OWQ4ZjEwMjI5ZGZkMTY1ZmIzYmUyMjM2NjdiNmU3ZjVhOWU1M2MxYTg4NS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzY4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ1Mw.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/AStdeVK8b8l4x8dA2Ka-2bTcOWiFDavnwhkTJOYuRQw\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vOGIzNDEwZDMwMjg2ZDQ4YTAwMGI2OWQ4ZjEwMjI5ZGZkMTY1ZmIzYmUyMjM2NjdiNmU3ZjVhOWU1M2MxYTg4NS5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MzY4MCZoZWlnaHQ9MjQ1Mw.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\/8b3410d30286d48a000b69d8f10229dfd165fb3be223667b6e7f5a9e53c1a885.jpg\" alt=\"White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt takes a question during a daily press briefing at the White House on April 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"3680\" height=\"2453\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt takes a question 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\">Another\u00a0commented,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Ok, so, although I do usually like her blunt nature, however, this was immature and disrespectful. 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\u00a0said,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Inappropriate.&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0Another commenter\u00a0added,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;So juvenile, disrespectful, and classless.&#8221;\u00a0<\/i>One more person\u00a0commented,\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\u00a0wrote,\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\u00a0added,\u00a0<i class=\"ContentRenderer_italic__eQgX6\">&#8220;Karoline, you crossed the line!&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0One netizen\u00a0remarked,\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\">The\u00a0backdrop to Biden&#8217;s appearance\u00a0includes recent and controversial moves by\u00a0Donald Trump&#8217;s\u00a0administration 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\u00a0described\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. A lawsuit was filed after the SSA granted Musk&#8217;s department access to individuals&#8217; Social Security data.<\/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\/4u3FjNxBPMwkJozV3d9uyyP1KD3L2sxgrSZoTfYZnHU\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWEzNGYyYWY2ODNmZTQxYjM4ZGIwZTA3NjdlNzYxZDkxNWRmOGNmMTI5ZmNlZDdjMDE5YjRmZmExZmQxMTM4OC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/1GWx9Qh_RS4PiFynUVWm5dBcscQ3R9r1nifZalfYqKM\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWEzNGYyYWY2ODNmZTQxYjM4ZGIwZTA3NjdlNzYxZDkxNWRmOGNmMTI5ZmNlZDdjMDE5YjRmZmExZmQxMTM4OC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/YJaG47rgSVYKyyU8Re-52gd5pskeOjkiNnqHXYbD7Y8\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWEzNGYyYWY2ODNmZTQxYjM4ZGIwZTA3NjdlNzYxZDkxNWRmOGNmMTI5ZmNlZDdjMDE5YjRmZmExZmQxMTM4OC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/e8qAyP1Jtu6ZgoI4VjlXO4IeaILPukCp5EalzVJc2ks\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWEzNGYyYWY2ODNmZTQxYjM4ZGIwZTA3NjdlNzYxZDkxNWRmOGNmMTI5ZmNlZDdjMDE5YjRmZmExZmQxMTM4OC5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NjAwMCZoZWlnaHQ9NDAwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/zTePCbr-51_OqmV-77ADBjd7StgIxtnrQCAAjVSedms\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vNWEzNGYyYWY2ODNmZTQxYjM4ZGIwZTA3NjdlNzYxZDkxNWRmOGNmMTI5ZmNlZDdjMDE5YjRmZmExZmQxMTM4OC5qcGc_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\/5a34f2af683fe41b38db0e0767e761d915df8cf129fced7c019b4ffa1fd11388.jpg\" alt=\"U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to watch the Ultimate Fighting Championship with Elon Musk at the Kaseya Center, on April 12, 2025, in Miami, Florida. | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"6000\" height=\"4000\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to watch the Ultimate Fighting Championship with Elon Musk at the Kaseya Center, on April 12, 2025, in Miami, Florida. | Source: Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Meanwhile, recipients have\u00a0reported issues\u00a0ranging from increased wait times on SSA&#8217;s helpline to incorrect notifications about benefit status.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">While the agency attributed some issues to system errors, concerns remain, especially among Supplemental Security Income recipients, including disabled individuals and low-income households.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Attorney Jason Turkish, who attended the ACRD event and represents one of the country&#8217;s largest disability law firms,\u00a0said\u00a0many of his 32,000 clients are anxious. &#8220;We go from Republican to Democrat, Democrat to Republican and there&#8217;s always been a belief that Social Security is just something we do not touch,&#8221; he\u00a0stated.<\/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<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">Despite the turmoil, Turkish\u00a0expressed\u00a0cautious optimism. He\u00a0noted\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\u00a0farewell address\u00a0on January 15, 2025. At the time, he\u00a0spoke directly\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\u00a0said.<\/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\/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\u00a0urged\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\u00a0stated, &#8220;You know, it will take time to feel the full impact of all we&#8217;ve done together. But the seeds are planted, and they&#8217;ll grow and they&#8217;ll bloom for decades to come.&#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\/4tCzvIsDUmYDRGXhmQiL_DartzzAyWX7sQofbd9jZP0\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzc1NmYzNDdiZDc4ODQyOTcxNDM2NzkxMTNmMjdmZmMzNGJlMjU0YjM4ZTQ3ZDEwNGUwNDJlYTg2ODc0ZThkYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTcyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzgxNg.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/a3rphdaoPYe-N5Zsifo1kjKJaiQ-Ir3YyIhzLrzMpMI\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzc1NmYzNDdiZDc4ODQyOTcxNDM2NzkxMTNmMjdmZmMzNGJlMjU0YjM4ZTQ3ZDEwNGUwNDJlYTg2ODc0ZThkYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTcyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzgxNg.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/owFxGAp9MJSjtd0nwO2jyV8RJubwhMtJwVlFbAxGqM4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzc1NmYzNDdiZDc4ODQyOTcxNDM2NzkxMTNmMjdmZmMzNGJlMjU0YjM4ZTQ3ZDEwNGUwNDJlYTg2ODc0ZThkYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTcyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzgxNg.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/El8WdUF4HTM6D4r9YbxhED853FgJfjhWMfGXgOluNxs\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzc1NmYzNDdiZDc4ODQyOTcxNDM2NzkxMTNmMjdmZmMzNGJlMjU0YjM4ZTQ3ZDEwNGUwNDJlYTg2ODc0ZThkYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTcyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzgxNg.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/ZbHN5guQcibZvzmjg6R-tZTnWu8vHbWukCNke6_PY5Q\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vYzc1NmYzNDdiZDc4ODQyOTcxNDM2NzkxMTNmMjdmZmMzNGJlMjU0YjM4ZTQ3ZDEwNGUwNDJlYTg2ODc0ZThkYy5qcGc_d2lkdGg9NTcyNCZoZWlnaHQ9MzgxNg.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\/c756f347bd7884297143679113f27ffc34be254b38e47d104e042ea86874e8dc.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Biden shares his thoughts during a public address, on January 27, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina | Source: Getty Images\" width=\"5724\" height=\"3816\" \/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"Image_title__T6_we\" data-testid=\"image-source\">Joe Biden shares his thoughts during a public address, on January 27, 2024, in Columbia, South Carolina | 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 also voiced support for a peaceful transition,\u00a0adding, &#8220;I wish the incoming administration success, because I want America to succeed. That&#8217;s why I&#8217;ve upheld my duty to ensure a peaceful and orderly transition of power to ensure we lead by the power of our example.&#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\/i4FksTd_m_e45MW5bv78uEzcM9s8MUJ4b2cDdhYsipg\/rs:fill:375:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2ZiZjU1MTIxNTViOTc4ZmZhMmNjYmRlOWY4YmI1Yzc2MmFjNDU4YzY0ZDQ2ZjBjNTczOTFjNTVjMzNiMGNkMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 375w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/p1QlYExjUt12mWaHQ6HGRhYwEW0o2sGrzlgexoBS95I\/rs:fill:576:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2ZiZjU1MTIxNTViOTc4ZmZhMmNjYmRlOWY4YmI1Yzc2MmFjNDU4YzY0ZDQ2ZjBjNTczOTFjNTVjMzNiMGNkMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 576w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/Urwwzu5cUPEKQyDjbCOoO8v-oY3fur3VNzrsDMCCMI4\/rs:fill:768:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2ZiZjU1MTIxNTViOTc4ZmZhMmNjYmRlOWY4YmI1Yzc2MmFjNDU4YzY0ZDQ2ZjBjNTczOTFjNTVjMzNiMGNkMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 768w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/PRniLyhhB4reYfLFSg1Z54nlSlJ68q15FgKlQfM9g0o\/rs:fill:992:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2ZiZjU1MTIxNTViOTc4ZmZhMmNjYmRlOWY4YmI1Yzc2MmFjNDU4YzY0ZDQ2ZjBjNTczOTFjNTVjMzNiMGNkMi5qcGc_d2lkdGg9MjQwMCZoZWlnaHQ9MTYwMA.jpg 992w,https:\/\/imgproxy.ondoho.com\/gmEgmlzwsD3E49ceO3R3EoUetWcmv9vTePFoBwueSJE\/rs:fill:1200:0:1\/g:no\/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4uYW1vbWFtYS5jb20vM2ZiZjU1MTIxNTViOTc4ZmZhMmNjYmRlOWY4YmI1Yzc2MmFjNDU4YzY0ZDQ2ZjBjNTczOTFjNTVjMzNiMGNkMi5qcGc_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\/3fbf5512155b978ffa2ccbde9f8bb5c762ac458c64d46f0c57391c55c33b0cd2.jpg\" alt=\"Joe Biden smiles while speaking 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 smiles while speaking 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\">Karoline Leavitt&#8217;s\u00a0reaction to Joe Biden&#8217;s return to the public stage sparked strong public responses and underscored the political tensions surrounding Social Security.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"ContentRenderer_paragraph__B2z36\">As debates continue over the program&#8217;s future, Biden&#8217;s appearance and Leavitt&#8217;s remarks reflect the broader national conversation on leadership, policy direction, and public accountability.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The former president re-emerged on stage this week, marking a notable moment with a sharp message delivered from the heart of Chicago. Joe Biden made a\u00a0rare public appearance\u00a0on Tuesday, April 15, causing a stir over his appearance as he delivered his first formal address since leaving office at a bipartisan conference in Chicago. A netizen&#8217;s&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11064,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11063","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Joe Biden Gives First Speech Since Leaving Office at a Chicago Conference, Sparking Buzz over His Appearance - VM News<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Joe Biden Gives First Speech Since Leaving Office at a Chicago Conference, Sparking Buzz over His Appearance - VM News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"The former president re-emerged on stage this week, marking a notable moment with a sharp message delivered from the heart of Chicago. Joe Biden made a\u00a0rare public appearance\u00a0on Tuesday, April 15, causing a stir over his appearance as he delivered his first formal address since leaving office at a bipartisan conference in Chicago. A netizen&#8217;s...\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"VM News\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2025-04-19T01:23:42+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/491067403_1088567256645184_4285557916851607644_n.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1080\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1350\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"vmfavorite\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"vmfavorite\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"8 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"vmfavorite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a2e30a4c480fba08110aa92dceebedad\"},\"headline\":\"Joe Biden Gives First Speech Since Leaving Office at a Chicago Conference, Sparking Buzz over His Appearance\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-19T01:23:42+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063\"},\"wordCount\":1743,\"commentCount\":0,\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/491067403_1088567256645184_4285557916851607644_n.jpg\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063\",\"name\":\"Joe Biden Gives First Speech Since Leaving Office at a Chicago Conference, Sparking Buzz over His Appearance - VM News\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/491067403_1088567256645184_4285557916851607644_n.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2025-04-19T01:23:42+00:00\",\"author\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a2e30a4c480fba08110aa92dceebedad\"},\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/491067403_1088567256645184_4285557916851607644_n.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/491067403_1088567256645184_4285557916851607644_n.jpg\",\"width\":1080,\"height\":1350},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Joe Biden Gives First Speech Since Leaving Office at a Chicago Conference, Sparking Buzz over His Appearance\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/\",\"name\":\"VM News\",\"description\":\"\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a2e30a4c480fba08110aa92dceebedad\",\"name\":\"vmfavorite\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/25ae7ad0af0818c5b3c7c52f4610bfa26e9985055e4db731befcf55c2fdcfd9b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/25ae7ad0af0818c5b3c7c52f4610bfa26e9985055e4db731befcf55c2fdcfd9b?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"vmfavorite\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\"],\"url\":\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?author=1\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Joe Biden Gives First Speech Since Leaving Office at a Chicago Conference, Sparking Buzz over His Appearance - VM News","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Joe Biden Gives First Speech Since Leaving Office at a Chicago Conference, Sparking Buzz over His Appearance - VM News","og_description":"The former president re-emerged on stage this week, marking a notable moment with a sharp message delivered from the heart of Chicago. Joe Biden made a\u00a0rare public appearance\u00a0on Tuesday, April 15, causing a stir over his appearance as he delivered his first formal address since leaving office at a bipartisan conference in Chicago. A netizen&#8217;s...","og_url":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063","og_site_name":"VM News","article_published_time":"2025-04-19T01:23:42+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1080,"height":1350,"url":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/491067403_1088567256645184_4285557916851607644_n.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"vmfavorite","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"vmfavorite","Est. reading time":"8 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063"},"author":{"name":"vmfavorite","@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a2e30a4c480fba08110aa92dceebedad"},"headline":"Joe Biden Gives First Speech Since Leaving Office at a Chicago Conference, Sparking Buzz over His Appearance","datePublished":"2025-04-19T01:23:42+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063"},"wordCount":1743,"commentCount":0,"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/491067403_1088567256645184_4285557916851607644_n.jpg","inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063","url":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063","name":"Joe Biden Gives First Speech Since Leaving Office at a Chicago Conference, Sparking Buzz over His Appearance - VM News","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/491067403_1088567256645184_4285557916851607644_n.jpg","datePublished":"2025-04-19T01:23:42+00:00","author":{"@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a2e30a4c480fba08110aa92dceebedad"},"breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/491067403_1088567256645184_4285557916851607644_n.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/491067403_1088567256645184_4285557916851607644_n.jpg","width":1080,"height":1350},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=11063#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Joe Biden Gives First Speech Since Leaving Office at a Chicago Conference, Sparking Buzz over His Appearance"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/","name":"VM News","description":"","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#\/schema\/person\/a2e30a4c480fba08110aa92dceebedad","name":"vmfavorite","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/25ae7ad0af0818c5b3c7c52f4610bfa26e9985055e4db731befcf55c2fdcfd9b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/25ae7ad0af0818c5b3c7c52f4610bfa26e9985055e4db731befcf55c2fdcfd9b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"vmfavorite"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/news-vm.com"],"url":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?author=1"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11063","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11063"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11063\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11065,"href":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11063\/revisions\/11065"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11064"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11063"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11063"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11063"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}