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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Biden Warns of Rising Oligarchy and Climate Threats in Farewell Speech
Caption: Biden Warns of Rising Oligarchy and Climate Threats in Farewell Speech. Outgoing President Joe Biden, 82, delivered his farewell address, warning of an oligarchy forming in America and ending a decades-long political career. Biden cautioned against an ultra-wealthy "tech-industrial complex" gaining unchecked power, calling it a threat to democracy and freedom. He highlighted his administration's record on job creation, infrastructure spending, healthcare, and pandemic recovery, saying the seeds of progress are planted. Biden criticized efforts to reverse climate crisis measures, warning of "powerful forces" prioritizing profit over the planet's future. The president decried the spread of misinformation and disinformation, singling out social media's retreat from fact-checking. Biden referenced the influence of Silicon Valley executives, warning of a "dangerous concentration of power" reminiscent of Eisenhower’s "military-industrial complex" speech. He alluded to Elon Musk and Meta, criticizing their influence on the political and informational landscape. Biden urged Americans to "stand guard" and protect democracy, calling on them to be "keepers of the flame.” He referenced his role in brokering a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, set to take effect on January 19, just before Trump’s inauguration. Ending with a wish for Trump's administration’s success, Biden reminded the nation of the stakes and the need to safeguard truth and democracy. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current Affairs & Politics,Joe Biden,Biden Administration,Threats,Climate,Change,Farewell Speech,Oligarchy,Silicon Valley,Rising,Politics,USA,US,United States,Political,Career,Donald Trump,Elon Musk,Mark Zuckerberg,Misinformation,Flame,Meta,Democracy
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