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Last Day of the Biden White House

Dr. Munr Kazmir
3 min readJan 19, 2025

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Goodbye, President Joe Biden.

Snow falls on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, January 6, 2025. (Official White House Photo by Oliver Contreras)

As President Joe Biden’s time in the White House draws to a close, his final weeks have been filled with a rush of activity ostensibly aimed at securing policy achievements and shaping his legacy.

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, Sunday, December 29, 2024, in Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands. (Official White House Photo by Erin Scott)

On the international front, Biden has held meetings with NATO allies and addressed U.S.-China relations, making a final push to reinforce diplomatic ties. He also made a farewell trip abroad, seeking to emphasize stability amid global uncertainties.

President Joe Biden walks with Téte Antonio, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Angola, after stepping off Air Force One at Quatro de Fevereiro Luanda International Airport, Monday, December 2, 2024, in Luanda, Angola. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith)
President Joe Biden participates in the Lobito Corridor Trans-Africa Summit, Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Carrinho Food Processing Factory in Lobito, Angola. (Official White House Photo by Adam Schultz)
President Joe Biden speaks with President Joao Lourenco of Angola as he participates in a tour of the Lobito Port Terminal in Lobito, Angola, Wednesday, December 4, 2024. (Official White House Photo by Cameron Smith)

Biden has also focused on last-minute executive actions, including environmental regulations and healthcare initiatives, while navigating budget negotiations and foreign aid debates. His…

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