Biden Exits Presidency, Vows Continued Engagement in Public Life

On his final day in office, President Biden reflects on his legacy, pledges to remain active, and emphasizes hope and faith in a better future.

Joe Biden marked his last full day as president with a visit to South Carolina, a state pivotal to his 2020 election victory, delivering remarks at the Royal Missionary Baptist Church.
Biden emphasized the importance of staying engaged and committed to bettering the nation, stating, 'I'm not going anywhere,' and reflecting on his decades-long career in public service.
He highlighted his administration's achievements, including the American Rescue Plan, infrastructure investments, and leadership on international issues like Ukraine and the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, while acknowledging challenges such as inflation and the Afghanistan withdrawal.
In his final acts as president, Biden issued a series of pardons and commutations, including posthumously pardoning civil rights leader Marcus Garvey and commuting sentences for nonviolent offenders.
Biden plans to remain involved in public life through work at the Biden Institute and the Beau Biden Foundation, as well as writing a book and fundraising for his presidential library.