President Joe Biden has issued a farewell letter to the
American people, subtly criticizing President-elect Donald Trump. Published by
the White House on Wednesday, the letter references the January 6, 2021,
Capitol attack as "the worst attack on our democracy since the Civil
War."
Reflecting on the past, Biden wrote, "Four years ago,
we faced a winter of peril and possibilities. We were gripped by the worst
pandemic in a century, the deepest economic crisis since the Great Depression,
and an assault on our democracy not seen since the Civil War. Yet, we united as
Americans and emerged stronger, more prosperous, and secure."
Trump will return to the White House on January 20 for his
second term after defeating Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 election.
His return follows the Capitol riot by his supporters, spurred by his unfounded
claims of voter fraud during Biden's 2020 victory certification. Trump is
unlikely to face trial for his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election,
with special counsel Jack Smith dismissing the case due to a Justice Department
policy against prosecuting sitting presidents.
Trump has suggested he might pardon some involved in the
Capitol attack. In his letter, Biden expressed gratitude to the American
people: "I have given my heart and soul to this nation and have been
blessed with their love and support."
Biden highlighted his administration's achievements,
stating, "We created a record 16.6 million new jobs. Wages are rising,
inflation is decreasing, and the racial wealth gap is the smallest in 20 years.
We've revitalized urban, suburban, rural, and Tribal communities. Manufacturing
is returning, and we're leading global innovation in science and the
semiconductor industry."
Biden reiterated his initial motivation for running: "I
believed the soul of America was at stake. That belief remains unchanged. We
are the United States of America, capable of overcoming any challenge
together."
In response to a report by special counsel Jack Smith on
Trump's rhetoric and its role in inciting violence on January 6, Trump
criticized Smith on Truth Social, accusing him of failing to prosecute
"Crooked Joe Biden's political opponent" and producing a biased
report based on destroyed evidence.
In an op-ed for the Washington Post, Biden warned against
efforts to distort the events of January 6, urging Americans to remember the
day as a testament to democracy's resilience. He affirmed his ongoing
commitment to public service through the Biden Institute.
As Trump prepares for his inauguration on January 20, Biden
reflected on the nation's progress and challenges: "Four years ago, we
faced immense challenges but emerged with the world's strongest economy,
reduced inflation, and historic job creation. We've enacted significant laws to
reduce prescription drug costs, improve veterans' health, combat climate
change, and enhance gun safety."
Biden concluded by urging Americans to continue upholding
the nation's ideals, emphasizing that the power and future of America lie in
the hands of its people. "Together, there is nothing we cannot
achieve."
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