Staff Reports
President Joe Biden seems to be planning an extravagant farewell act, effectively putting the final touches on what can only be described as an unremarkable presidency. As he embarks on his exit interview with USA Today, which apparently left even The Wall Street Journal reeling with disbelief, Biden expresses the confidence of a man who’s spent too long in the bubble of his own delusions. Perhaps the most eyebrow-raising assertion he made was that he could have beaten President-elect Donald Trump in a rematch, a claim that stirs both laughter and pity among those familiar with the current state of his cognitive abilities.
In a reflective yet defensive tone, Biden mused over his “legacy,” while somehow overlooking the giant, smoldering wreckage of his presidency. He appeared to suggest that he could have won the next election, despite simultaneously acknowledging his doubts about having the energy to serve a second term at the tender age of 86. This delightful juxtaposition raises the question: if he might not even be fit for the job at that age, where does he derive his belief that he could outpace Trump in a potential face-off? The reality is that this kind of hopeful thinking only serves to highlight the unprecedented disconnect between Biden’s perception of himself and how the rest of the world views him.
There’s so much “awful” to point out here. Why didn’t anyone mic Biden? I could barely understand a word as he muddled through this news conference. It’s like they didn’t actually want us to hear what he was saying. The part we could hear is irrelevant.
Congrats Joe on becoming a… pic.twitter.com/hDQqM3QztJ— Daniel Cohen (@DanielCohenTV) January 9, 2025
Biden opened up about the tumultuous events of his past, revealing that he didn’t intend to run after the loss of his son, Beau. Yet here he is, trying to position himself as capable of taking on Trump when the evidence suggests he is more suited to a rocking chair than a presidential podium. In 2020, Biden’s party politics had him thinking he was the golden ticket to beat Trump. But it is amateur hour when one considers that, across the board, polls indicated Trump would break through Biden’s defenses like a hot knife through butter, especially following Biden’s cringe-worthy performances during debates. The trajectory of the race indicated that Biden would not just lose, but likely in a manner that would be historic for the books—if anyone is still reading history in America these days.
The Democrats’ shoddy attempts to keep Biden afloat were glaringly evident when he was ultimately nudged toward an exit from the race. The old guard of the Democratic Party managed to botch the operation, with figures like Nancy Pelosi adding to the chaos by expressing disappointment that he didn’t withdraw sooner. Biden’s withdrawal and the subsequent coronation of Kamala Harris as the nominee left many wondering if the party took a step back or two steps into chaos. Watching Biden navigate these political waters, one could excuse observers for thinking they were watching a soap opera about self-delusion.
The GOP’s Rapid Response Director wasted no time in tearing into Biden’s whimsically delusional claims, categorically rebuffing his assertions with cold hard facts. The polling, which was closer to resembling a funeral dirge for the Biden administration, told a different story than the rosy narrative Biden wanted to paint. If the reality of Biden’s position were a movie, it would have been titled “Biden vs. Reality,” a box office flop that nobody bothered to watch.
As Biden prepares to shuffle out of the White House, more questions arise. How could he insist that Trump tossed accolades his way? By Biden’s own admission, Trump has been vocally scathing about the state of the country—a contrast to the sentiment Biden claims was expressed behind closed doors. Perhaps Biden mistakes the dry mutterings of polite conversation for genuine applause, illustrating how truly out of touch he has become. Yet again, the exit interview serves as another case study in how his decrepit administration has brought the Democratic Party to its knees, leaving it to contemplate just what went wrong while the American people watch with bemusement.
