Overview

• Joe Biden delivered his first major public address since leaving office, warning that the U.S. is more divided than ever before.
• Speaking at a Chicago conference, Biden condemned the new administration's severe social security cuts, which he said have caused significant harm.
• He revealed that these cuts have led to 7,000 layoffs and IT system failures, disrupting access to vital benefits for Americans.
• Biden compared the administration's approach to a fraudulent Ponzi scheme, emphasizing the severity of the policy changes.
• This marks Biden's re-entry into public discourse after his failed re-election bid and months of political silence.