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Biden warns of dangerous oligarchy in farewell address as Trump prepares to take office

scmp.com — January 16, 2025 at 03:02 AM UTC

In his farewell address, President Joe Biden warned of a "dangerous" oligarchy forming in the U.S. under Donald Trump. He highlighted the influence of the ultra-wealthy and a "tech-industrial complex" on American democracy. Biden expressed concern about the concentration of power among a few wealthy individuals. He criticized social media companies and their leaders, including Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, for their roles in the upcoming Trump administration. This address marks a significant moment as Biden prepares to leave office next week after a single term.

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[4.6]

Biden warns of billionaire influence as progressives express mixed reactions (apnews.com)

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[4.3]

Progressives react to Biden's warning on billionaire influence in U.S. politics (clickondetroit.com)

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Biden warns of billionaire influence in politics during final Oval Office speech (news.yahoo.com)

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Biden warns of oligarchy threat in farewell address (inquirer.net)

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Biden highlights wealth gap as America's richest gain $1.5 trillion during his term (japantimes.co.jp)

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Biden warns of oligarchy as tech billionaires support Trump at inauguration (courant.com)

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[4.6]

Biden warns of oligarchy as tech billionaires support Trump at inauguration (dailycamera.com)

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Biden warns of oligarchy as Trump prepares for inauguration with tech billionaires (sun-sentinel.com)

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Biden warns of oligarchy as Trump prepares for inauguration with tech billionaires (twincities.com)

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Biden warns of oligarchy as Trump prepares for inauguration with tech billionaires (baltimoresun.com)

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Biden warns of oligarchy as Trump prepares for inauguration with tech billionaires (orlandosentinel.com)

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Biden warns of oligarchy as Trump welcomes tech billionaires at inauguration (mcall.com)

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Biden warns of oligarchy as Trump prepares for inauguration with tech billionaires (mercurynews.com)

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[5.1]

Biden warns of risks from ultra-wealthy in farewell address (theweek.com)

56d 3h

[4.3]

Biden warns of rising oligarchy while facing criticism over Musk engagement (edition.cnn.com)

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[4.0]

Biden reflects on democracy and achievements in farewell address from Oval Office (nytimes.com)

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[5.2]

Biden announces he will not seek re-election, reflects on 50 years in politics (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Biden warns of oligarchy threat to democracy in farewell address (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Biden warns of growing influence of tech leaders in America (theverge.com)

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[5.0]

Biden warns of oligarchy and misinformation in farewell speech (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Biden warns of growing tech billionaire oligarchy and proposes constitutional amendment in farewell address (abc.net.au)

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Biden warns of billionaire influence on democracy in farewell speech (hindustantimes.com)

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Biden warns of emerging oligarchy and tech industrial complex in final Oval Office address (ft.com)

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Biden warns of threats to democracy in farewell address before Trump takes office (theglobeandmail.com)

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Biden delivers farewell address from Oval Office while sitting on pillow for support (thesun.co.uk)

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Biden warns of growing oligarchy in farewell address as he reflects on presidency (irishtimes.com)

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Biden delivers farewell address with family and officials by his side (thedailybeast.com)

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Biden warns of rising oligarchy in final Oval Office address (news.yahoo.com)

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Biden warns of oligarchy and calls for constitutional changes in farewell address (inquirer.net)

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Biden warns of wealthy oligarchy threatening US democracy in farewell address (euronews.com)

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Biden warns of emerging oligarchy in farewell address as US president (sbs.com.au)

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Biden warns of national dangers in farewell address and proposes constitutional changes (chicago.suntimes.com)

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Biden warns of misinformation and oligarchy in farewell address (ndtv.com)

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Biden warns of dangerous oligarchy in farewell address before leaving office (inquirer.net)

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Biden delivers farewell address from Oval Office while using pillow for support (nypost.com)

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Biden's presidency concludes with Trump overshadowing key announcements (smh.com.au)

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Biden delivers farewell address urging Americans to protect democracy and remain vigilant (indianexpress.com)

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Biden warns of growing oligarchy threatening democracy in farewell speech (news.yahoo.com)

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Biden warns of ultra-wealthy oligarchy threatening US democracy in farewell address (gazette.com)

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[4.5]

Biden criticizes social media firms for failing to address misinformation in farewell address (sg.news.yahoo.com)

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[5.2]

Biden warns of future challenges in farewell address and proposes key reforms (clickondetroit.com)

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[4.2]

Biden delivers farewell address warning of challenges ahead as he prepares to leave office (express.co.uk)

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[5.0]

Biden warns of threats to democracy in farewell address (huffpost.com)

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[3.9]

Biden warns of tech power's influence on democracy in recent speech (news.yahoo.com)

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[4.6]

Biden delivers farewell address highlighting optimism and warnings about tech and dark money (time.com)

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Biden delivers farewell address with warnings on future challenges and reforms (thestar.com)

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[4.5]

Biden delivers farewell address highlighting challenges to American democracy (edition.cnn.com)

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Biden criticizes social media platforms for failing to combat misinformation in farewell address (huffpost.com)

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Biden warns of oligarchy and calls for reforms in farewell address (dailycaller.com)

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Biden warns of ultra-rich oligarchy and tech-industrial complex in farewell address (silive.com)

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Biden warns of tech-industrial complex in farewell address (forbes.com)

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[5.7]

Biden warns of oligarchy threats in farewell address to the nation (thehindu.com)

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Biden warns of ultra-rich oligarchy and tech-industrial complex in farewell address (syracuse.com)

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[5.4]

Biden warns Americans of Trump's dangerous influence in farewell address (thenews.com.pk)

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Biden warns of big tech's threat to democracy in final address before transition (variety.com)

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Biden warns of ultra-rich oligarchy and tech-industrial complex in farewell address (nj.com)

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Biden warns of growing oligarchy threatening democracy in farewell speech (huffpost.com)

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Biden warns of tech oligarchy and misinformation in farewell address (news.yahoo.com)

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[5.7]

Biden warns of rising oligarchy in farewell address as he prepares to hand presidency to Trump (theguardian.com)

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Biden to deliver farewell address from Oval Office as he prepares to leave office (castanet.net)

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Biden warns of dangerous oligarchy in farewell address as Trump prepares to take office (scmp.com)

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Biden warns of ultra-rich oligarchy and tech-industrial complex in farewell address (cleveland.com)

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Biden warns of ultra-rich oligarchy and tech-industrial complex in farewell address (lehighvalleylive.com)

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Biden warns of tech billionaires' power in farewell address (salon.com)

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Biden warns of ultra-rich oligarchy and tech-industrial complex in farewell address (mlive.com)

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Biden warns of ultra-wealthy oligarchy and tech-industrial complex in farewell address (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

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Biden warns of tech industrial complex and calls for US leadership in AI in farewell address (insider.com)

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[4.2]

Biden warns against wealth concentration and dark money in farewell address (livemint.com)

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Biden delivers final Oval Office address as political career ends (rawstory.com)

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Biden delivers farewell speech highlighting Hamas deal while avoiding Trump mention (thesun.co.uk)

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Biden warns of ultra-rich oligarchy and tech-industrial complex in farewell address (masslive.com)

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[4.8]

Biden warns of oligarchy threat in farewell address from the White House (newsweek.com)

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[5.3]

Biden warns of emerging oligarchy and tech-industrial complex in farewell address (hollywoodreporter.com)

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[5.2]

Biden warns of ultra-wealthy oligarchy threatening US democracy in farewell address (gazette.com)

56d 19h

[4.6]

Biden warns of emerging oligarchy in farewell address and claims credit for Gaza ceasefire (theguardian.com)

56d 20h

[3.5]

Biden delivers farewell speech as approval rating hits record low (thesun.co.uk)

56d 20h

[5.0]

Biden delivers farewell address from Oval Office as he prepares to hand over power to Trump (latimes.com)

56d 20h

[4.0]

Biden's approval rating falls to 33 percent ahead of White House exit (newsweek.com)

56d 20h

[5.3]

Biden to deliver farewell address from Oval Office before handing power to Trump (whyy.org)

56d 20h

[5.1]

Biden to deliver farewell address from Oval Office at 6:30 am (hindustantimes.com)

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[4.8]

Biden warns of tech industrial complex threat to democracy in final address (independent.co.uk)

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[5.0]

Biden to deliver farewell address after securing Israel-Hamas ceasefire (abcnews.go.com)

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[4.3]

Biden delivers farewell address warning of threats to democracy (nypost.com)

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Biden to deliver farewell address from Oval Office as he prepares to hand over power to Trump (huffpost.com)

56d 20h

[3.6]

Biden prepares for farewell address as nominees face Senate confirmation hearings (independent.co.uk)

56d 21h

[4.8]

Biden delivers farewell address from Oval Office as he ends political career (npr.org)

56d 21h

[4.3]

Biden to deliver farewell address from Oval Office as he ends presidency (orlandosentinel.com)

56d 22h

[3.1]

Biden exits office with higher approval rating than Trump, poll shows (independent.co.uk)

56d 22h

[4.1]

Biden to deliver farewell address from Oval Office as he ends presidency (dailycamera.com)

56d 22h

[4.2]

Trump's Greenland remarks spark Taiwan debate in China (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

57d 16h

[4.3]

Trump's Greenland proposal ignites Taiwan debate among Chinese commentators (gazette.com)

57d 16h

[4.4]

Chinese commentators debate Trump's Greenland remarks and Taiwan implications (news.yahoo.com)

57d 16h

[4.9]

Biden highlights foreign policy achievements in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Israel-Hamas conflict (wcvb.com)

58d 5h

[4.9]

Biden highlights foreign policy achievements in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Israel-Hamas conflict (wmur.com)

58d 5h

[4.8]

Biden outlines key elements of his foreign policy legacy including Afghanistan and Ukraine (kcra.com)

58d 5h

[4.1]

Biden declares America stronger on global stage in farewell speech (rawstory.com)

58d 9h

[5.0]

Biden declares US stronger on global stage in final foreign policy speech (dawn.com)

58d 16h

[4.0]

Biden highlights US support for Ukraine and nuclear conflict prevention in foreign policy address (zeenews.india.com)

58d 19h

[4.6]

Biden declares US is winning in global competition and strengthening alliances (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

58d 19h

[4.8]

Biden defends foreign policy record as he claims US is winning globally (theguardian.com)

58d 21h

[4.7]

Biden asserts US global strength in farewell speech ahead of Trump's return (ndtv.com)

58d 21h

[4.9]

Biden says Gaza ceasefire deal is close as he defends foreign policy before leaving office (standard.co.uk)

58d 22h

[4.3]

Biden highlights foreign policy achievements while addressing global conflicts (usnews.com)

58d 23h

[3.7]

Biden defends foreign policy in farewell address as approval ratings remain low (washingtontimes.com)

58d 23h

[4.1]

Biden defends foreign policy achievements amid global challenges (gazette.com)

58d 23h

[4.6]

Biden declares America stronger on global stage in farewell address (channelnewsasia.com)

58d 23h

[4.4]

Biden highlights foreign policy achievements amid global challenges (hindustantimes.com)

58d 23h

[3.7]

Biden calls Afghanistan withdrawal a foreign policy victory in State Department address (dailymail.co.uk)

58d 23h

[4.3]

Biden highlights foreign policy achievements and outlines future priorities in State Department speech (edition.cnn.com)

58d 23h

[4.7]

Biden claims he leaves Trump a stronger U.S. position in global affairs (gazette.com)

58d 23h

[4.8]

Biden claims US is winning global competition in final foreign policy address (news.yahoo.com)

58d 23h

[4.9]

Biden defends foreign policy achievements amid global challenges (reuters.com)

59d 0h

[4.7]

Biden claims US is winning global competition in final foreign policy address (independent.co.uk)

59d 0h

[4.8]

Biden declares US is winning global competition in final foreign policy speech (thenews.com.pk)

59d 0h

[4.3]

Biden defends Afghanistan withdrawal and outlines foreign policy legacy before leaving office (foxnews.com)

59d 0h

[4.0]

Biden highlights foreign policy achievements in final speech before transition (cnbc.com)

59d 1h

[4.7]

Biden reflects on foreign policy achievements as Trump signals return to disruption (chicagotribune.com)

59d 7h

[5.1]

Biden to outline foreign policy legacy and NATO focus in final speech (cbsnews.com)

59d 9h

[4.8]

Biden to showcase foreign policy achievements in State Department address (wmur.com)

59d 10h

[4.8]

Biden to showcase foreign policy achievements in State Department address (wcvb.com)

59d 10h

[4.8]

Biden to showcase foreign policy achievements in State Department speech (kcra.com)

59d 10h

[4.9]

Biden highlights foreign policy achievements as he prepares to leave office (abcnews.go.com)

59d 13h

[5.0]

Biden reflects on foreign policy legacy as he prepares to leave office (thehindu.com)

59d 15h

[4.8]

Biden reflects on foreign policy legacy as Trump re-emerges in politics (news.yahoo.com)

59d 16h

[4.8]

Biden highlights foreign policy achievements as he prepares to leave office (clickondetroit.com)

59d 16h

[4.9]

Biden claims U.S. credibility restored as he prepares to leave office and Trump returns to power (economictimes.indiatimes.com)

59d 16h