'What patriotism and selfless service looks like': Maddow reacts to Biden's address to the nation

Rachel Maddow shares her reaction to President Joe Biden's address to the nation, characterizing it as historic and moving as he explained his decision to pass the baton to Kamala Harris and emphasized the importance of preserving democracy in the United States. 



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[bobthecone]

“I never forget that I live in a house owned by all the American people and that I have been given their trust.” -FDR

[EmyKat]

We, the NATION loves and appreciates you Joe!!!

[rwedyow]

As a veteran of 86 years of age, a Caucasian. As a man who has lived through many Presidential administrations, I have NEVER been prouder to be alive and witness the greatness of Joe Biden, a distinguished Patriot and America. We all owe much to this man, in this time of strife. God Bless the UNITED STATES of America. vote Blue

[tasantana]

One of the most selfless acts ever done by a president, history will remember this moment.

[PhoenixPrime]

Thank you, President Biden, for your selflessness and service to our country. May you finish strong in the last six months of your presidency!

[sunnycali]

I have always believed President Biden is a great man with great integrity. Thank you President Biden.

[momster]

You are a great man, and we will never forget you and what you have done for this country, love you Joe.

[SarahMaywalt]

As good as Jimmy Carter, as competent as FDR, as selfless as Washington. I've never been prouder, and I'll never be sadder to see a president go.

[eg]

He’s a class act. History will remember him as such.

[julianvigil]

He brought being presidential back to the oval office

[theresafinn]

Thank you, President Biden; your service to the American people, Ukraine, and the world. You’re a hero for your fight for democracy.

[lucyday]

Thank you, President Biden, for your honesty, integrity, and forthrightness during your 50 years of service in the legislative and executive branches of our government. You are the best president we have ever had! We love you and appreciate all that you have done for the United States of America. God bless you and keep you and your family safe.

[JasonPengo]

We all have difficult roles to play. Biden's role was to walk away when he desperately wanted to stay. Joe Biden is a hero.

[PavlovsDog-yfwu]

Biden did something that Trump & the MAGA mob simply cannot comprehend; accept reality and do what is best for our country.

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[thDecember]

Let the right wing sneer all they want. This was a great speech, spoken from the heart and soul, by a decent and honorable man. The United States has been blessed to have him at the helm.

[MaureenPeterson-jl]

From outside America - reading these comments - it’s heart warming to read how they think he is a great man! And he is - he has the courage to hand the baton to a younger generation! I wish him a great retirement and it’s time to be with his family and I thank him for handing over to a great intelligent bright woman! I hope your democracy survives! God bless you from Australia xx

[supermario]

As a white man I've voted red my whole life. But this time I have to vote for Kamala. You see my wife is brown and my kids are neurodivergent. The hatred I have witnessed among fellow conservatives have shaken me to the core. The racist jokes about wanting to deport my family and the transphobic comments to my trans daughter have opened my eyes. I'm so old school that I barely even use the computer I'm usually too busy working to feed my family. I'm posting this under my sons account in hopes of waking up other conservatives to cold hard truth. The hatred we have created by electing Trump cannot happen again.

[lauriebath]

Mr. President, Sir, thank you for your decades of service to our country. Your legacy will remain as a testament of what a true strong leader is, forever.

[DanYHKim]

Lawrence O'Donnell in one of his recent commentaries placed Biden with the likes of Cincinnatus and George Washington. I cannot help but agree, for both declined power in order to prevent the despotic habit from taking root. Joe's action was to the same end, if indirectly, and so may his name never die, but remain in such honorable company forever.

[sabrinalacey]

We have nearly seen Joe Biden's entire Life in REAL TIME. He has done so much for the American PEOPLE, We Thank You Joe Biden. I wish you Well Sir 😊