In his farewell address, President Biden cleverly painted his political legacy as a model of reconstruction and transformation, yet subtly expressed his concerns about the impending threat to democratic institutions. He warned about the concentration of power in the hands of ‘ultra-wealthy’ groups, which can be interpreted as a veiled dig at figures like Donald Trump and Elon Musk. He also expressed concern over the role of social media and technology companies in information dissemination, as if hinting that these platforms have become breeding grounds for power abuse. Despite being proud of his accomplishments, Biden candidly admitted that people need time to perceive the impact of these achievements. His farewell speech, a summary of the past and a glimpse into the future, albeit with some doubts about that future.
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