Joe Biden has his political legacy on his mind as he arrives in the Rose Garden of the White House on Thursday morning. He dutifully promises a peaceful transfer of power to Donald Trump. He then praises himself. His presidency was “historic.” “Not because I am president, but because of what we have achieved.” His government is leaving behind the “strongest economy in the world.” He will now be in office for another 74 days. “Let’s seize every day.”
The 82-year-old also wants to encourage his party. “Setbacks are inevitable, giving up is unforgivable,” says the Democrat. “Defeat does not mean we are defeated.”