Biden defends foreign policy in farewell address as approval ratings remain low

President Biden began his final week in office with a speech defending his foreign policy, claiming the U.S. is stronger now than four years ago. He highlighted improved alliances and a lack of new wars during his presidency. Despite positive feedback from NATO allies, Biden's approval ratings in the U.S. remain low, with 60% of Americans disapproving of his handling of foreign conflicts. His approval rating stands at 37%, one of the lowest in recent history. Biden addressed criticisms of his foreign policy, including the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and unpreparedness for the Hamas attack on Israel. He emphasized that adversaries like Russia and China are weaker now, but acknowledged ongoing challenges.