Staff Reports
In what could only be described as a parting farewell tour, President Biden recently sprawled on a couch for a chat with USA Today’s Susan Page—an interview that, given the current trajectory, might as well have been subtitled “Confessions of a Lame Duck.” With less than two weeks left in office, Biden reflected on his biggest regrets, considerations for more pardons, and rumors about an unlikely compliment from President-elect Trump. Perhaps someone should have reminded him that while he may be contemplating his legacy, the clock is ticking louder than an alarm clock on a Monday morning.
It seems that Biden has taken it upon himself to play Santa Claus in his final days, dispensing pardons like they’re holiday gifts. Among his potential beneficiaries is former Rep. Liz Cheney, a RINO superstar who made her career out of antagonizing Trump. It’s as if Biden is trying to throw a lifeline to every Democrat who partook in the impeachment festivities, thinking that maybe, just maybe, a generous sprinkle of pardons might be seen as a magnanimous gesture. Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci’s name has also popped up on the pardon wishlist. Considering Trump is likely to throw Fauci’s pandemic strategy under the bus as part of his forthcoming investigation, one has to wonder if the president is sending out desperate search parties for each and every one of his past appointees.
In a baffling moment of introspection, Biden shared his (presumably very low) confidence in his ability to defeat Trump if he had been running against him again. He did say it would be “presumptuous” to declare himself the victor but still rested his case on some suspect polling data. One could always question whether this is more about Biden’s ego than electoral reality, especially when even his chilled-out supporters are wrestling with regret over inflation and economic malaise, giving a hard pass to the idea of “Biden 2.0.”
If Biden pardons Cheney and Fauci…the shit will hit the fan. This cannot be allowed.https://t.co/FAZadO0FDa
— AppPatriotgirl 🇺🇸 (@jsmith4966) January 8, 2025
How interesting it is to observe how, in a moment of reflection, Biden regrets not adequately addressing “misinformation” during his presidency—misinformation that seems to have, somehow, proliferated despite his own administration spinning tales taller than a stack of pancakes at a GOP pancake breakfast. In a fit of irony, he aimed to call out Trump’s inaccuracies surrounding illegal immigration while struggling to clarify two separate incidents involving Army veterans and vehicles. It seems that the president may benefit from brushing up on his comprehension skills before he lectures the nation on the perils of information flow.
Lastly, Biden expressed his deep, heartfelt frustration over infrastructure delays, perhaps forgetting that the American infrastructure rollout under his watch has been less about shovels in the ground and more about endless committee meetings discussing countless plans. His hope that historians might someday praise the “impact” of his projects underscores a classic politician’s fallacy: If history needs a good storyteller, then maybe they shouldn’t be trusted in the first place. With his final minutes in office ticking down, Biden’s introspection is about as compelling as a root canal, leaving many wondering if his legacy will be remembered for any achievements at all—or just a series of missed opportunities.
