'Worst farewell address in presidential history': Biden's Oval Office farewell criticized as 'dark'

Social media was flooded with reactions as President Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation Wednesday night, ending a political career that has spanned more than half a century.

Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace posted on

"What an embarrassing and pathetic end to an embarrassing and pathetic term," Fox News host Greg Gutfeld posted on X.

Conservative commentator and radio host Clay Travis posted on Allowing him to run is the most reckless and indefensible presidential decision of our lifetimes.”

Asked whether the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas deserves Trump's praise, Biden hesitated: "Is it a joke?"

On January 15, 2025, President Biden delivered a farewell address to the nation in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. (Mandel Ngan/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

“My thoughts on President Joe Biden’s farewell address: It was impressive and divisive,” Gabriella Hoffman, director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at the Independent Women’s Forum, posted on X .

"I'm relieved that his four-year term is coming to an end. Mr. Biden has failed to bring Americans together and has pursued horrific 'whole of government' policies that have weakened us on so many fronts: energy, national security, the economy /Small Business, Foreign Affairs, and General Freedom. History will not favor Biden’s tenure. He is now the most unpopular American president in history.”

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President Biden talks about his administration on December 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin posted on lesson."

Republican congressman Darrell Issa posted on

Former Democratic consultant Dan Turrentine posted on A shout-out to the Democratic National Committee instead of emphasizing the positives for the Democratic Party. "This is sad country. "

President Biden steps down the steps of Air Force One at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, on July 17, 2024. (Susan Walsh/AP)

“Biden ended his presidency with rhetoric that is common among third world communist dictatorships,” Red State writer Bunch posted on X. “This may be the worst farewell speech in presidential history. ”

Democrats, however, generally take a very different view.

Former President Obama posted on

“That’s what Joe Biden has done. As our economy faltered, he drove the strongest recovery in the world — creating 17 million new jobs, historic wage growth and lower health care costs. Health Care Costs. He passed landmark legislation to rebuild our nation’s economy. I’m grateful for Joe’s leadership, his friendship, and his lifetime of service to the country we love.”

Liberal commentator Harry Thiessen posted on X, “President Biden just gave the best speech of his presidency.

"His farewell address was very moving. I will always be grateful to President Biden and his talented administration. Thank you to all those who have served America and given America four amazing years."

There are four days until Monday's inauguration, when President-elect Trump will be sworn in.

“My fellow Americans, I speak to you tonight from the Oval Office. Before I begin, let me address the important news from earlier today. After eight months of non-stop negotiations, my administration — my The government -- has reached a ceasefire, Israel and Hamas have reached a hostage agreement, which I detailed in May of this year," Biden said in his opening remarks, commenting on the recent announcement between Israel and Hamas. The ceasefire agreement was appreciated. Israel.

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"This plan was developed and negotiated by my team and will be implemented primarily by the incoming administration. That's why I told my team to keep the incoming administration fully informed, because that's how it should be, as Americans Work together.”

Biden's speech also focused on the American Dream and "the most powerful idea" that "all men are created equal."

“The idea of ​​America is so big that we feel the whole world needs to see,” Biden said. “The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France after the Civil War. Like the idea of ​​America, it was not created by one person. Built, but built by many people from all backgrounds around the world, the Statue of Liberty, like America, does not stand still, her feet do move forward on a broken chain of human bonds, she does. On the move.

“This is a nation of pioneers and explorers, a nation of dreamers and doers, a nation of ancestors who were born and bred in this land and who came here by force. A nation of immigrants. The nation is here to build a better life, a nation that holds the torch high Home. The most powerful idea ever told in world history is that we are all, that all of us are created equal, that we all deserve to be treated with dignity, justice and fairness, and that democracy must be defended, defined and enforced in every way possible. , to advance our rights, our freedoms, and our dreams.”

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