Obama-Era Aides Criticize Biden's Low Profile in Final Weeks of Presidency
Former Obama staffers argue Biden's quiet departure contrasts sharply with Trump's assertive pre-inaugural presence.
- The hosts of 'Pod Save America,' all former Obama aides, criticized President Biden for 'disappearing' during his final weeks in office.
- President-elect Donald Trump has taken on a prominent public role, making major announcements such as a $100 billion investment in U.S. AI projects by Japan's SoftBank.
- The podcast highlighted Biden's absence from high-profile events like the Army-Navy football game, which Trump attended, emphasizing his skill in leveraging presidential pageantry.
- Some Democrats and commentators have expressed frustration over Biden's perceived lack of engagement and questioned the decision to back his reelection bid earlier this year.
- The White House has outlined several initiatives Biden aims to complete before leaving office, including student debt forgiveness, federal land protections, and AI regulations.