President Biden warns of 'oligarchy' in final address to the nation

President Joe Biden warns that an "oligarchy is taking shape in America" in his prime-time farewell address to the nation. The speech aimed to shape his legacy after 50 years in politics, offering both hope and caution for the country's future. NBC’s Peter Alexander reports for TODAY.

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Biden warns of dangers of oligarchy taking shape in US

The outgoing president used his final televised speech from the Oval Office to issue a series of warnings.
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In final address, Biden warns of "tech industrial complex," lists threats to U.S.

President Biden delivered his fifth and final address from the Oval Office five days before the end of his single term in office.
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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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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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Biden warns against 'oligarchy taking shape in America'

During his farewell address to the nation, President Biden focused on threats to democracy and society, highlighting concerns about oligarchy, climate change and the risks of unregulated ...
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President Biden's farewell address to the nation | Special Report

President Biden delivered his farewell address to the nation on Wednesday, five days before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. Watch Mr. Biden's ...
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Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address – live

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Joe Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address

President sounds alarm about growing power of ultra-wealthy before handing presidency back to Trump. Joe Biden ’s final address to the nation struck an ominous tone as he warned of the growing ...
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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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