Biden Slowly Re-emerges Amid Economic Turmoil Caused by Trump's Tariffs
There are mixed feelings among Democrats regarding the situation.
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Joe Biden is gradually making his way back onto the national scene.
On Tuesday, the former president is set to address disability advocates in Chicago, focusing on the protection of Social Security and responding to Republican critiques of it, as discussed by two former administration officials who spoke anonymously.
This will mark Biden's third public engagement in recent weeks, offering a clearer picture of his post-presidency activities. Earlier this month, he became an honorary member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, where he spoke to over 1,000 members in Washington, D.C. Additionally, he made an appearance at the Model United Nations conference in New York City in March. Biden is also reportedly working on another book, according to the officials.
This is a politically timely moment for Biden's return, especially given that President Donald Trump's tariff policies have complicated the economy and contributed to a decline in Trump's public support. A CBS poll released on Sunday revealed that nearly two-thirds of voters are against Trump's tariffs, with a majority attributing the current state of the American economy to Trump rather than Biden.
However, not all Democrats are thrilled about Biden's reappearance in the spotlight. A former Biden donor and bundler, speaking anonymously, acknowledged that while the speeches are "fine" and one would expect a former president to engage in such activities, there isn’t a strong interest among Democrats to have him as a central figure in national discussions.
Another individual who worked closely with the Biden campaign remarked, “It takes a special level of chutzpah as the man most responsible for reelecting Donald Trump to decide it's your voice that is missing in this moment.” This person suggested that the country would be better off if Biden “rode off into the sunset.”
Biden has effectively resumed a schedule reminiscent of his senatorial days, commuting from Delaware to Washington approximately twice a week via Amtrak, according to one of the former officials. He is also reconnecting with former aides and maintaining contact with members of Congress, the official noted.
In February, Biden met with Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin, and last month, the DNC sent out a fundraising email featuring Biden's signature.
Meanwhile, five months after her electoral defeat, former Vice President Kamala Harris is also starting to reenter public conversations as she considers a run for governor of California. While not directly mentioning Trump, Harris addressed attendees at a recent women’s leadership conference in California, stating, “There were many things that we knew would happen,” and added with a smile, “I’m not here to say I told you so. I swore I wasn’t gonna say that.”
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
On Tuesday, the former president is set to address disability advocates in Chicago, focusing on the protection of Social Security and responding to Republican critiques of it, as discussed by two former administration officials who spoke anonymously.
This will mark Biden's third public engagement in recent weeks, offering a clearer picture of his post-presidency activities. Earlier this month, he became an honorary member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, where he spoke to over 1,000 members in Washington, D.C. Additionally, he made an appearance at the Model United Nations conference in New York City in March. Biden is also reportedly working on another book, according to the officials.
This is a politically timely moment for Biden's return, especially given that President Donald Trump's tariff policies have complicated the economy and contributed to a decline in Trump's public support. A CBS poll released on Sunday revealed that nearly two-thirds of voters are against Trump's tariffs, with a majority attributing the current state of the American economy to Trump rather than Biden.
However, not all Democrats are thrilled about Biden's reappearance in the spotlight. A former Biden donor and bundler, speaking anonymously, acknowledged that while the speeches are "fine" and one would expect a former president to engage in such activities, there isn’t a strong interest among Democrats to have him as a central figure in national discussions.
Another individual who worked closely with the Biden campaign remarked, “It takes a special level of chutzpah as the man most responsible for reelecting Donald Trump to decide it's your voice that is missing in this moment.” This person suggested that the country would be better off if Biden “rode off into the sunset.”
Biden has effectively resumed a schedule reminiscent of his senatorial days, commuting from Delaware to Washington approximately twice a week via Amtrak, according to one of the former officials. He is also reconnecting with former aides and maintaining contact with members of Congress, the official noted.
In February, Biden met with Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin, and last month, the DNC sent out a fundraising email featuring Biden's signature.
Meanwhile, five months after her electoral defeat, former Vice President Kamala Harris is also starting to reenter public conversations as she considers a run for governor of California. While not directly mentioning Trump, Harris addressed attendees at a recent women’s leadership conference in California, stating, “There were many things that we knew would happen,” and added with a smile, “I’m not here to say I told you so. I swore I wasn’t gonna say that.”
Ramin Sohrabi for TROIB News
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