Biden Reveals Life After Presidency; Claims He Could’ve Beaten Trump

On Friday, outgoing US President Joe Biden stated that had he remained in the race, he would have defeated Donald Trump in the recent presidential election.
However, he emphasized that his decision to step aside was essential to ensure unity within the Democratic Party.
During a press conference, 82-year-old Biden expressed no regrets about his decision to withdraw from the presidential race in July, months before the election. His move allowed Vice President Kamala Harris to become the Democratic nominee.
He said, “I believe I could have beaten Trump, and Kamala could have beaten Trump too.”
His decision came after a challenging period for his administration, marked by increasing criticism within the party, concerns about his health, and a lackluster debate performance against Trump, which raised doubts about his electability.
Biden clarified that his decision was motivated by the need to present a united front for the Democratic Party.
“It wasn’t about me,” he explained. “I thought it was important to unify the party. When the party was concerned about whether I could move forward—though I thought I could win again—I felt it was better to unify the party.”
Although he stepped aside, Biden expressed confidence in Kamala Harris’s ability to win the presidency and lead the party. “It was the greatest honor of my life to be president, but I didn’t want to be the one who caused a divided party to lose the election,” he added.
Biden also expressed his belief that Harris could run for president again in four years, but he left that decision to her.
Regarding his post-presidency plans, Biden made it clear that he would not retreat from public life and intends to stay involved in national affairs. “I’m not going to be out of sight, out of mind,” he said.
When questioned about potential pardons, including for himself, Biden firmly stated, “I have done nothing wrong,” dismissing any plans to pardon himself or other family members.
This remark came amid scrutiny over his decision to pardon his son, Hunter Biden, during his presidency, a move that faced significant criticism from political opponents.
Trump, who is set to be inaugurated for his second term on January 20, is expected to outline his vision for the next four years, marking a significant shift in the political landscape.