Staff ReportsIn what could be seen as a post-presidential career sidestep, former President Joe Biden has re-signed with the Creative Artists Agency. One can’t help but wonder if the move is an indication that Biden is looking to trade politics for the spotlight, a transition rarely seen in the careers of politicians who claim to have the nation’s best interests at heart. It was with CAA from 2017 to 2020 that Biden was able to write his memoir and embark on a speaking tour that packed a whole 42 dates. If only Biden could gather that kind of crowd for his policies instead of merely for his nostalgic tales.
BREAKING: Joe Biden moments ago at his final speech as president at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church service:
"We must hold onto hope. We must stay engaged. We must always keep the faith in the better days to come.
I’M NOT GOING ANYWHERE!" pic.twitter.com/GAn71JHKMB
— Brian Krassenstein (@krassenstein) January 19, 2025
Richard Lovett, the co-chairman of CAA, heralded Biden as “one of America’s most respected and influential voices.” That’s rich coming from an agency that also represents a slew of celebrities known for their questionable morals and lack of coherent opinions. Lovett waxed poetic about Biden’s “lifelong commitment to public service,” highlighting the concepts of unity and dignity. However, one can’t ignore the chaos that seems to follow Biden’s administration like a lost puppy—complete with tantrums and barking orders about equity and inclusion that seem less about unity and more about division.
The hiring could mean Biden’s attempt to regain relevance in a world that is quickly moving on. Although Biden left office just under two weeks ago, he made quite the statement before his exit, assuring supporters that he is “not going anywhere.” This phrase was echoed multiple times, sounding more like a reluctant reality check than a rallying cry. Was it a declaration of intent to continue meddling in American affairs, or an anxious plea reflecting a fear of irrelevance?
The former president’s recent history doesn’t paint a rosy picture for the future. Despite selling 85,000 tickets for his tour, one has to question whether those numbers reflected genuine interest in his presidential insights or merely a nostalgia for the pre-Trump era. Biden seems to be leaning heavily on faith and hope during church services, shoveling platitudes while not fully grappling with the challenges facing the nation. He insists that America’s best days are just around the corner, despite the fact that many Americans have a one-way ticket to believe otherwise, based on rising gas prices and an economy that feels like it’s been doing backflips into a pool of quicksand.
As the artist-turned-politician heads back to the stage, one can only hope he’s prepared to entertain something more than just well-rehearsed soundbites. If the past is any indication, there might be more presidential blunders in the form of cringe-worthy anecdotes rather than viable solutions to today’s pressing issues. Oh, to be a fly on the wall at those upcoming engagements; witnessing Biden’s attempt to capture the heart of America—while the rest of it appears to be doing a good job of capturing his exit strategy.
