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Biden warns of oligarchy as Trump welcomes tech billionaires at inauguration

mcall.com — January 17, 2025 at 12:02 AM UTC

President Joe Biden has warned that the U.S. risks becoming an "oligarchy" of tech billionaires. This concern is highlighted by the presence of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg at Donald Trump's upcoming inauguration. Musk played a significant role in Trump's campaign, contributing $200 million. Bezos and Zuckerberg have also aligned closely with Trump, despite past tensions. Together, these three billionaires hold nearly $1 trillion in wealth. The growing influence of billionaires in politics raises concerns about wealth inequality. While the wealthiest 0.1% own a significant portion of U.S. wealth, the bottom half holds only 2.4%. This dynamic has prompted discussions about potential reforms to address income inequality.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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[4.3]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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