DNC: President Biden gives emotional farewell speech | BBC News

President Joe Biden gave a tearful keynote speech at the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in Chicago.

Speaking to a packed arena on the first night of the DNC, Biden offered a defence of his presidency, touching on his accomplishments before he abandoned his re-election bid in mid-July.

"Like many of you, I gave my heart and soul to this nation,” he said, towards the end of a nearly hour-long address punctuated by raucous shouts of "Thank you, Joe".

His speech also sang the praises of his vice-president, Kamala Harris - the woman he hopes will succeed him in the White House.

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[M_Pross]

"Farewell speech?" He's still president of the United States for the next 6 months!

[VPPAF]

he said 'i made alot of mistakes in my career" yes you got that correct

[Valhalla]

Let's talk about her boyfriend Willy Brown he was the Mayor of San Fran he was 60 and she was 25 she really loves Old Men!!!

[chitshunks]

I had a dream we went to get fried chicken, but the potatoes were bricks of former potatoes, and the cooks even showed how it was done.... there were whole, normal potatoes. I asked why can't we have those? Joe had wandered off by this point, and nobody cared.

[luckyluke]

It should be forbidden to have a president over 75 years old! It's ridiculous to work an 18 hour day when you could be enjoying a well deserved retirement! Biden or Trump? Take some time off and enjoy life! One on the beach and the other one in prison!

[frankdrevinpolicesquad]

The BBC is just Britain's Pravda or CNN

[RyujinVontzar]

Bye Joe don't forget to let the door hit you on the way out

[georgenorris]

How many farewell speeches is he going to make?

[bluesque]

Biden, Trump, Vance, Kamala... the most charismatic politicians and formidable statesmen in the world!!!
O'cmon get out of here!! 😅

[VPPAF]

bbc forget to say he did another mistake again talking about immigration

[robertalker]

All the Tory Loving Trolls lambasting Biden here while they tolerated Tory trash for a decade. Y'all can get clucked.

[alanphelan]

Emotional? Delusional, incoherent and fake.

[gynjones]

Don't cry Mr President. You have given your all to some of the of the American People. Despite your various illnesses.
I know that we will still see you around!!!
God's continuous Blessings.

[Redhield-expser]

Farewell? He was never there in the first place

[MargaretAnderson-tisw]

You did such a good job, Joe, your own party dragged you kicking-and-screaming to the curb. You were such a liability to them, they had to get rid of you. Guerss they don't really feel you deserve all these faux accolades they are bestowing on you. Don't let the door hit you in the backside.

[stuartcorbett]

Surprised they didn't have the leader of the Taliban there giving a speech of appreciation for the

[CrampavanAdventures]

They using AI crowding again. I've already seen actual photos of that event and most of the seats are empty 🤣

[Psychojogia]

We have now all been unburduned by what has been, so we can now help the community and recognise the significance of the passage of time

[garymorrison]

Tears of joy. Good riddens. ❤trump 2024❤

[a-jg]

it is said that afterwards sleepy joe had a meeting with his Cabinet. he also spoke to his bookcase and had a word with the office desk.