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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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 ...NBC News - 40m -
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.The New York Times - 8h -
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 after warning of the growing ...The Guardian - 11h -
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 ...NBC News - 11h -
Biden, in farewell address, warns about dangers of unchecked power in ultra-wealthy
President Biden, in his farewell address to the nation, said there is a "short distance between peril and possibility."ABC News - 10h -
Biden warns of oligarchy forming in US during White House farewell speech
President Biden used his farewell address from the Oval Office on Wednesday to warn Americans of an oligarchy taking shape in the U.S. while issuing warnings of other threats to the nation as he ...The Hill - 11h -
Biden warns ‘oligarchy is taking shape in America’ in farewell address – live
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