President Biden joked about his upcoming departure from the White House during an event in the West Wing of the White House on Wednesday, telling a group of content creators that he is “looking for a job.”
On Wednesday, the White House held a Creator Economy Conference, which included social media influencers and other content creators. In his brief remarks, he said they can play a key role in curbing partisanship in American politics.
“It’s never been this bad before. I’m not talking about the press, I’m talking about the way we treat each other in politics,” Biden said. “It’s becoming incredibly difficult to count the amount of lies that people are hearing.”
“You don’t know what to believe. You don’t know what to count on, but you’re making your way,” he told the creators. “And that’s why I invited you to the White House, because I’m looking for a job.”
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President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event at the Martin Luther King Recreation Center in Philadelphia, Pa., Thursday, April 18, 2024. (Hannah Beier/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Biden’s mood comes despite rumors that he remains bitter toward top Democrats who forced him to withdraw from the 2024 presidential election. Biden is particularly frustrated with former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, former President Obama and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, according to reports.
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The Democratic Party is planning a grand send-off for Biden at next week’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. The same party members who forced him out of the campaign are now hailing him as an elder statesman.
President Biden has privately expressed frustration after Democratic Party heavyweights including Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer and even former President Obama encouraged him to drop out of the race. (Getty Images)
“President Joe Biden is a patriotic American who has always put our country first. His legacy of vision, values, and leadership make him one of the most important presidents in American history,” Pelosi wrote in July, moments after Biden announced his withdrawal.
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“With love and gratitude to President Biden for always believing in the promise of America and giving people the opportunity to reach their fullness,” he added. “God blessed America with the greatness and goodness of Joe Biden.”
Biden will deliver a keynote address on the first night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. (Susan Walsh/AP)
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The Democratic National Convention schedule reveals how Democrats plan to formalize the handoff from Biden to Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden will deliver his speech Monday night after Hillary Clinton and others. Two other Democratic former presidents will take the stage on subsequent nights: Obama will headline Tuesday and Bill Clinton on Wednesday, followed by Gov. Tim Walz.
Harris will take the stage on Thursday, completing the transition.
