Biden to Deliver Farewell Address Before Trump's Inauguration

Washington D.C., January 5 - President Joe Biden is set to deliver his final farewell address to the nation on Wednesday, five days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office at noon.

Speaking from the Oval Office at 8 pm Eastern, Biden's remarks are expected to be a poignant reflection on his 50-plus years as a public official. His speech will serve as his last significant opportunity to connect with Americans and the world before leaving office.

Biden will follow this address with a speech at the State Department on Monday, in which he plans to outline his foreign policy legacy. The speech is expected to focus on key issues and events from his time in office.

Regarding past regrets, President Biden acknowledged that dropping out of the presidential race over the summer may have affected the outcome of the election in favor of Trump. He expressed confidence in Kamala Harris's ability to win had he remained in the campaign, stating, "I thought it was better to unify the party."

In an earlier press briefing on Friday, Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre announced that Biden would reflect on his leadership and vision for the country's future in his farewell address. The speech will include his thoughts on global events, critical issues shaping America's destiny, and his expectations for what the next leader should focus on.

With just hours left in office, President Biden is taking the opportunity to share his wisdom and guidance with the nation before handing over the torch to Donald Trump.