Biden argues 'oligarchy,' social media are threats to democracy in farewell address

President Joe Biden's farewell address on Wednesday came with a series of warnings for the future of the country, including a rising “oligarchy taking shape” that he said threatens American democracy.

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In Farewell Address, Biden Warns of an ‘Oligarchy’ Taking Shape in America

President Biden did not explicitly name President-elect Donald J. Trump, but his remarks went straight at the tension at the heart of the incoming White House.
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Full Transcript of President Biden’s Farewell Address

The president delivered the 17-minute speech from the Oval Office in the White House.
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Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address – live

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Biden prepares to deliver a farewell address before leaving office

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Biden announces he will deliver farewell address from Oval Office

President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday. The news comes after he recently highlighted his administration’s economic performance following a ...
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Biden to give prime-time farewell address to nation

President Joe Biden will give his farewell address to the nation in prime time on Wednesday, Jan. 15.
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Biden to deliver a farewell address to the nation on Wednesday

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will deliver a farewell address to the country next Wednesday, the White House announced on Friday.
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Biden to give farewell address Wednesday

President Biden will deliver his farewell address Wednesday to the nation to mark the end of his four years as president, the White House announced. He will deliver his last address at 8 p.m. EST ...
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Biden to deliver farewell address from Oval Office on Wednesday night

President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday, Jan. 15, the White House announced.
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