Despite resigning in the face of increasing criticism and inquiries regarding his leadership, former President Joe Biden asserts that he continues to be approached by global and political leaders, including heads of state from Europe, for his guidance.
During his remarks last week at the Society for Human Resource Management convention in San Diego, Biden astonished the audience by indicating that he still serves as an informal advisor behind the scenes.
A video clip of the discussion, posted on X by Democratic strategist Chris Jackson, captures Biden speaking in a subdued and at times hesitant manner, fluctuating between a soft tone and a more fervent delivery mid-sentence.
“I’m receiving calls, and while I cannot disclose details, I can confirm that several European leaders are requesting my involvement,” he stated during a dialogue with SHRM President Johnny Taylor, according to the Western Journal. “I’m not [becoming involved], but I am providing counsel. Because circumstances have changed.”
“You know, I frequently pose the question rhetorically: if America does not take the lead in the world, who will?” Biden stated, elevating his voice. “No, this is not a joke. It is not merely about power. Who is capable of bringing it all together?” He further asserted that legislators from both political parties continue to seek his counsel.
“I am engaging with numerous Democratic and Republican colleagues, all of whom wish to converse,” he remarked. “Not because they believe I possess the solution, but simply to exchange ideas with me.”
Critics were swift to criticize the comments, labeling them as disconnected and representative of what they argue are more extensive issues during his administration.
During Biden’s presidency, the United States encountered escalating inflation, skyrocketing gas prices, and persistent challenges at the southern border. His time in office concluded with increasing internal pressure from within the Democratic Party, leading to his choice not to pursue re-election.
Perhaps the most bewildering aspect was Biden’s transition: “I am also leaving tire marks with my ’67 Corvette on my driveway,” he added.
The administration encountered several controversies, notably the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and the scandal involving President Biden’s son, Hunter. The granting of preemptive pardons to individuals such as Dr. Anthony Fauci and Hunter Biden attracted additional scrutiny, especially regarding concerns about the use of autopen signatures.
A recent report from ICE exacerbated the situation, disclosing shortcomings in the vetting process for sponsors of unaccompanied migrant children, some of whom subsequently faced harm at the hands of their guardians.
Critics contend that all of this renders Biden’s assertions of being a reliable advisor increasingly implausible.
“In light of the chaos, confusion, and credibility challenges that plagued the latter part of his presidency, the notion that foreign leaders continue to seek his counsel is… audacious,” remarked one political analyst.
To his critics, these remarks exemplify a recurring theme — yet another instance where the former president confuses legacy with delusion.
