Biden warns of tech-industrial complex in farewell address

forbes.com

President Joe Biden delivered his farewell address, highlighting his achievements and warning about the growing influence of a "tech-industrial complex" in the U.S. He expressed concerns over extreme wealth and power shaping the nation. Biden's speech comes just days before Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated as the 47th president after winning the 2024 election. Biden, who served since 2021, did not seek reelection amid concerns about his age and declining approval ratings. During his presidency, Biden focused on pandemic response, infrastructure, clean energy, and semiconductor manufacturing. However, his administration faced criticism for the chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan and challenges with immigration policy.


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