Biden warns of national dangers in farewell address and proposes constitutional changes

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In his farewell address, President Joe Biden warned of growing dangers in America, including the rise of an oligarchy and misinformation from social media. He emphasized the need to confront climate change and called for significant constitutional changes. Biden proposed an amendment to ensure no president is immune from crimes committed while in office. He also suggested higher taxes on billionaires, stricter campaign finance rules, term limits for Supreme Court justices, and a ban on stock trading for Congress members. As he concludes his presidency, Biden has held several events, including a foreign policy speech and the announcement of new national monuments. His final public appearance will be in South Carolina before Donald Trump's inauguration.


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