Biden to give farewell address Wednesday
President Biden will deliver his farewell address Wednesday to the nation to mark the end of his four years as president, the White House announced.
He will deliver his last address at 8 p.m. EST from the Oval Office in the White House.
The president’s final remarks will follow his exit foreign policy speech Monday, during which he will focus on his administration’s work to strengthen America’s standing around the world.
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre didn’t comment on if the president will give a final press conference when questioned about it during the White House briefing Friday.
The president leaves office Jan. 20, when President-elect Trump is sworn in. Biden ran for reelection against Trump and dropped out of the race in July, amid pressure from Democrats following a dismal debate performance against the president-elect that raised questions over his age and fitness.
His address about why he decided to ultimately drop his reelection bid was also given from the Oval Office. Another notable Oval Office address during the Biden presidency was his prime-time plea to lower the temperature of politics after an assassination attempt on Trump in July.
Vice President Harris took over the Democratic ticket and lost to Trump in November, when Democrats also lost Senate control and failed to flip the House.
As he prepares to leave the White House, Biden’s party faces questions over how to rebuild and who their future leadership will be.