President Joe Biden, the self-proclaimed elder statesman of Washington, decided to cap off his final days in office with a signature blend of petulance and misplaced bravado. During a White House event Sunday night, after signing the Social Security Fairness Act, Biden couldn’t resist a final swipe at his favorite target: reporters. When asked whether he still believed President-elect Donald Trump was a threat to democracy, Biden doubled down, declaring, “I think what he did was a genuine threat to democracy.”
Not content to leave it there, Biden then pivoted to attacking the press corps itself. “I might be the oldest president, but I know more world leaders than any one of you have ever met in your whole goddamn life!” he barked, prompting reactions ranging from bewilderment to outright mockery. Conservative journalist Salena Zito quipped, “He’s fine guys,” while RedState’s Bonchie pointed out the absurdity of Biden’s boast: “This is Washington credentialism in a nutshell. Politicians become ‘qualified’ by simply existing. It doesn’t matter that Biden is an abject failure and the worst foreign policy figure in American history. You see, he knows a lot of people, and that’s all that matters.”
He’s fine guys. https://t.co/BVnnqjXgf8
— ZitoSalena (@ZitoSalena) January 5, 2025
Steve Guest, a conservative communicator, described Biden as “a bitter person,” and CNN’s Scott Jennings sarcastically referred to Biden as “the most civil, decent, and devoutly Catholic president we’ve ever had.” Biden’s prickly exchanges with the media have been a hallmark of his presidency, often revealing more about his thin skin than any substantive policy matters. In November, he mocked an Israeli journalist who asked about the possibility of a hostage deal between Hamas and Israel, snapping, “Do you think you can keep from getting hit in the head by a — a camera behind you?”
This isn’t new. Back in 2022, Biden infamously called Fox News’ Peter Doocy a “stupid son of a b—-” when asked about inflation’s political implications. Doocy later reported that Biden phoned him to smooth things over, claiming the comment wasn’t personal—though Biden’s track record with the press suggests otherwise.
As Biden prepares to exit the White House, his parting jabs at the media are a fitting reflection of an administration defined by missed opportunities, defensive rhetoric, and an unwillingness to address the real concerns of the American people. Democrats may tout his so-called experience, but knowing a lot of world leaders doesn’t equate to leading effectively.
With President-elect Donald Trump ready to take the reins once more, Americans can look forward to a leader who doesn’t hide behind insults or deflections but instead addresses the issues head-on. Biden’s parting remarks only reinforce why voters chose change: they’re tired of excuses and ready for action.
